School News & Updates

On 26 September 2026, the Eurocampus football teams, representing German European School Manila (GESM) and Lycée Français de Manille (LFM), took part in their first football tournament of the school year, competing against several schools and football academies. Both the U13 and U18 teams faced a series of matches, with the U13 team finishing as tournament champions following an exciting penalty shootout in the final. U13 Team: Tournament Champions The U13 team had an impress

German European School Manila (GESM) organised a morning workshop for students in Grades 10 and 11, introducing them to the different educational and career opportunities available in Germany after graduation. The workshop was led by Kirsten Herr, cofounder of Mariposa ET, who shared her experience in helping students explore opportunities to study, train and pursue professional careers abroad. During the session, students learned about the different pathways available in Ger

Written by: Jeffrey Troyer On Sunday October 4th. The newly created Eurocampus Boys Basketball team journeyed to British School Manila to test their mettle against some of the best teams in Manila. Squaring off against the BSM Blue Lions first, GESM started slowly falling behind by up to 10 points. Undeterred, our boys clawed their way back to only a two-point deficit late in the fourth quarter. Despite the valiant effort on the part of the EIS squad, the home team prevailed

On 2 October 2026, our Grade 11 and Grade 12 students attended an information session with the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), introducing them to higher education opportunities available here in the Philippines. The University of Asia and the Pacific, located in Pasig City, Metro Manila, is a private university known for its emphasis on liberal arts education, professional development, and the integration of academic knowledge with practical skills. The university

On 1 October 2026, the German European School Manila (GESM) held its Trip to Germany Information Night as part of the Germany in Focus event series, introducing students and families to the upcoming German language immersion programme at the Humboldt Institut in Germany. The programme, scheduled to take place from 20 March to 7 April 2027, offers students from Grades 5 to 12 the opportunity to experience life in Germany while further developing their German language skills. T

Our Grade 12 students recently welcomed Chita Maharani Putri from Hult International Business School for an interactive workshop exploring the psychology behind persuasion, consumer behaviour, and the art of selling a product. Hult International Business School is an internationally recognised institution with campuses in Boston, London, and Dubai, known for its practical approach to business education. The school holds three prestigious international accreditations: AACSB (A

GESM marked German Unity Day on 2 October with activities across the school, giving students an opportunity to learn about the history behind Germany’s national holiday and reflect on the meaning of unity. Celebrated annually on 3 October, German Unity Day commemorates the reunification of East and West Germany in 1990. At GESM, the occasion brought students together to explore this history through classroom activities, sports and presentations. In Primary, students from the

Our school clubs began on 21 September, giving students another way to explore their interests beyond the classroom. With a range of activities available this semester, students can choose something they already enjoy or take the opportunity to try something completely new. In Early Years, the club offerings include Ninja Academy and yoga. These activities give younger students different ways to move, play and spend time with their classmates. Primary students can choose from

The Eurocampus basketball team has begun its first training sessions, bringing together students from German European School Manila (GESM) and Lycée Français de Manille (LFM). Although they come from two schools, the students will train and play as one team. The players had two special guests to help start the season: GESM parent and three time PBA All Star Paul Artadi, and GESM Club Coordinator Coach Mau Belen, a six time PBA 3x3 Conference Champion. Both joined the team for

People in the photo: Adriana (Grade 11) & Constantin (Grade 11) On 19 September, Grade 11 GIB students Adriana and Constantin took part in Speak Dating 2026 at One Ayala in Makati. As speakers at the German booth alongside the Goethe-Institut Philippinen, they introduced visitors to German words and phrases and answered questions from people curious about the language. Speak Dating brought speakers and visitors together for short conversations about European languages and cul

Student Council Advisors: Razalee Magpily & Mike Macasaet from left to right: Veith Boettcher (Interim head of school), Iago, Kaiwen, Zoe and Julien Ferrandon (Academic Director) On September 4, 2026, GESM students elected their Executive Student Council for the new school year. The election gave students in Grades 5 to 12 the opportunity to choose who would represent them and speak on their behalf. The process began with each grade level selecting two class representatives.

Written By: So Yeon Kim & Sebastian Fittges This term, Grade 4 has been exploring the Who We Are Unit of Inquiry through a question that connects closely to everyday life: How do the choices we make affect our wellbeing? A highlight of the unit has been the collaboration between the English and German Grade 4 classes. Students began by sharing ideas about healthy choices at home and at school, as well as choices involving food, relationships and how we care for our minds. The

"Every great idea emerges out of a process of trial-and-error experimentation." - Albert Einstein Written by: Robert Higginson Students were introduced to the scientific method, a repeatable process that scientists use to ask questions, test ideas, and explain their findings using evidence. Students learned that the scientific method is not simply about finding the “right answer”; rather, it is about developing the skills to think critically, test ideas, learn from results,

On August 24, students at GESM had the opportunity to meet Professor Julian Droogan, Head of the School of International Studies at Macquarie University, during an information session on International Studies. Professor Droogan brings extensive experience in the field of international security and contemporary global challenges. His research focuses on online extremism, disinformation, South Asian violent extremism and terrorist cultures. Throughout his career, he has also wo

On July 10, after the students had left campus and the summer break had officially begun, GESM began preparing for the upcoming school year. While the campus became quieter, work was already underway behind the scenes to improve and expand our school facilities. Over the summer, several areas of the campus were renovated and developed, including the expansion of existing classrooms and the addition of new learning spaces. These improvements are an important part of the school

Written by: Santosh Kumar The CAS mural project at Surinaam has become a wonderful example of creativity and teamwork. The project was started by Grade 11 students, Kohwoon and Precious, who had the idea to paint a mural on an outside wall. They first planned everything carefully. They designed the layout and made sure to get permission for the project. After all the planning was complete, the painting work began in February 2026. At the start, the wall was plain and white. S

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