School News & Updates

Read up on what's been going on at the school! Here you can find updates and news on school events, field trips, interesting class projects, as well as literary works penned by GESM teachers and students.

Model UN Club Appoints Acting Club Leadership

by Jeffrey Troyer Recently, GESM’s Model United Nations Club continued the tradition of appointing acting leadership roles to ensure the continuation of conference selection, in-school simulations and so much more. This also ensures that the outgoing leadership in Grade 12 can focus on their final year of IB. With that, we are proud to announce that Diego B. (Grade 11) and Mohammad S. (Grade 9E) will be assuming the roles of Secretary General and Deputy Secretary General resp

Entering the Microcosm

Empowering Learning Through New Lab Equipment by Grisela Ruiz Martí and Sebastian Schaffer The science lab buzzed with excitement as students experienced their first use of a brand-new set of student microscopes in the past weeks. Students eagerly examined slides, discovering the intricate details of plant and human cells up close for the very first time. The latest addition of a teacher’s microscope with camera allows now for more effective demonstrations, ensuring that less

GESM “In High Spirits” at MabuhayGermany 2025

The German European School Manila (GESM) left a strong, highly visible mark at Mabuhay Germany 2025. Held at Bonifacio High Street in BGC on November 7-8 under the theme "In High Spirits", Mabuhay Germany is the flagship trade fair of the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI). It featured the participation of the German embassy, Bosch, Lufthansa Technik, and other institutions and companies. The occasion revived GESM school spirit and earned warm praise f

On the Road to DSD2 Success: B2 Beta Test of the Goethe-Institut Manila

News from the DaF Department by Volker Schlieske On November 5, our 11th- and 12th-grade students had the exciting opportunity to take part in the German B2 beta test at the Goethe-Institut Manila – a first look at the institute’s new exam tasks on B2-level. The test went beyond a simple trial: it let students assess their skills in reading, listening, and writing, gain experience in an official exam setting, and receive detailed feedback. While no official Goethe-Institut di

U‑15 Friendly Match: GESM vs. LFM

by Jeffrey Troyer Sometimes lunchtime is just lunchtime on the Eurocampus. But on Monday November 17th, it was a chance to have a competitive basketball game between the German European School Manila (GESM) and our sister-school Lycee Francais de Manille (LFM). For 30 minutes the two sides gave it their all in the gymnasium. The final score was GESM: 28, LFM: 14; but the win was less important than the chance to have our boys test their mettle against LFM who played their hea

GESM @ Mabuhay Germany 2025

We are delighted to announce that the German European School Manila (GESM) will be participating in Mabuhay Germany 2025: In High Spirits , a flagship trade fair organized by the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI) and supported by the German Embassy in Manila, among other partner institutions. As the Chamber’s premier annual event, Mabuhay Germany highlights German-Filipino partnerships, innovation, and collaboration across various sectors, includi

Haunted Halls & School Spirit: A Week of Fun and Friendship!

by Chamoné Swanepoel & Merry Zoe Venice Sy (IB-1) In spooky style, a group of four students in IB-1 planned a very creative and interactive week of spirit and fun! The students planned a week full of different dress-ups to unite all students and to bring so stress-free vibes and have a little fun! The days that were planned for the week were Monday - pajama day, to start off the week comfy. Tuesday - Twin Day, to let classes and fellow friends get together and form stronger f

Grade 12 students bring Dürrenmatt's "The Physicists" to life

by the S.Y. 2025-26 Grade 12 German B students "What has once been thought cannot be taken back." – “ The Physicists ” (1961), Friedrich Dürrenmatt As part of our German lessons, we read “The Physicists” by Friedrich Dürrenmatt. The play deals with the dangers that come with knowledge and scientific research. In class, we learned about the responsibilities of scientists and the moral obligations that accompany them. To conclude our study of “The Physicists” , our class was

LibX Fobizz Workshop for Teachers

by Lala Gamboa At GESM, we believe that great teaching combines creativity, pedagogy, and the smart use of technology. As part of our ongoing commitment to innovation in education, the Library invited Ms. Ksenia Sokolyanskaya of Fobizz to conduct a teacher workshop on the 21 st of October, 2025 at the Library Extension. What is Fobizz? Fobizz is an online learning and resource platform developed in Germany that offers digital training courses, teaching materials, and AI-base

Changes in Our School Library: A Fresh Look at Our German Collection

by Lala Gamboa The Library has been buzzing with activity as we continue enhancing our spaces and resources to help the GESM community discover the joy of reading and learning—especially in German! New Books, New Adventures We are delighted to announce the arrival of many new German titles, carefully selected in consultation with our teachers to match our students’ interests and reading levels. From engaging picture books and fun non-fiction to thought-provoking novels for ol