School News & Updates

The Cinematics Club -- a project by Grade 11 student Zoe for her CAS requirement -- is excited to announce the release of their first short film, "Where Time Slows". The short film was screened for the first time on December 17, the last school day of the calendar year. It featured the acting performances of several GESM students from different grade levels. "Where Time Slows" explores the theme of being constantly rushed, reminiscent of chasing the White Rabbit in Alice in W

by Demi Üngör Over the past few weeks, our MUN students prepared for their first-ever MUN simulation. The topic, “Should single-use plastic be banned globally?”, helped students learn how countries can work together to solve global problems. This mini simulation was an important step in preparing for our first MUN conference in March. For many students, it was their first time speaking in a formal debate and representing a country. The session was led by Diego (Gr. 11 – Secre

GESM’s Christmas Bazaar 2025 took place on Saturday, December 13, and it was a day filled with fun and community spirit! The event featured lively performances throughout the day, offering plenty for everyone to explore. Stands brimmed with fun games, colorful knickknacks for sale, baked goods, drinks, BBQ, books, and much more. One of the highlights was the opportunity for parents and students to meet the beneficiaries of Children of the Dump Manila, who entertained the crow

In the weeks leading to December, the GESM community united in a heartwarming effort to prepare nearly 150 wrapped shoeboxes for our partner charity, Children of the Dump Manila. This annual Shoebox Project saw students, parents, teachers, and community partners come together to collect toys, books, school supplies, and other donations. Each item was carefully packed into shoeboxes and wrapped in festive Christmas paper. Tuesday, December 9 marked a special moment as we deliv

by Volker Schlieske The German Language Diploma (DSD): Learning German. Shaping Future Opportunities. For more than 50 years. For five decades, the ZfA (Central Agency for Schools Abroad) has been taking the German language around the world – and opening countless doors along the way. In addition to overseeing 136 German international schools, it supports around 1,100 DSD schools worldwide. Each year, approximately 85,000 students rise to the challenge of the German Language

Grade 12 student Anatolii K. has published an online compilation of book reviews titled "Word.World." The reviews were written by his peers and collected as part of his CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) requirement for the IB Diploma Programme at GESM. The project grew out of Anatolii’s own love of reading; he also handled the digital design and layout of the publication. The collection showcases diverse tastes and voices from the student body and aims to encourage more rea

by Esther Wittstock From December 1 to 4, the GESM secondary students set off on this year’s retreat. A total of 122 students from Grades 5 to 12, accompanied by 19 teachers, took part in the four-day adventure. Our destination was the Caliraya Resort Club, which we reached after a three-hour bus ride followed by a short boat trip across the lake to the resort. We were incredibly fortunate to enjoy three full days of sunshine and warm weather, creating the perfect setting for

by Grisela Ruiz Marti On November 26, a small group of students from Grades 10 to 12 had the opportunity to attend the first AlterCOP in the Philippines, invited by students from the International School Manila. The pioneering event brought together young minds and experts to discuss pressing issues on climate change and climate justice. The program featured lectures from several distinguished speakers, including representatives from the Oscar M. Lopez Center, who provided a

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Today marks the last school day of Mr. Christoph-Boris Frank, who has served as Head of School at the German European School Manila...

The Eurocampus Science Fair brought students together across grade levels for a day of experiments, learning, and fun -- all organized...

On the evening of October 7, the German European School Manila (GESM) hosted an online Information Evening for parents about the upcoming...

by Jeffrey Troyer With much anticipation and build-up, MUN LOCALS was set to return to the campus of ISM again and GESM answered the...

On September 25, GESM welcomed Mr. Jeffrey Kiyooka from the University of British Columbia (UBC). He met with our Grade 11 and 12...

by Anne Hamburger We are pleased to announce the results of this year’s election of trusted teachers. Elected were: English Section:  Ms....