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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.

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German Unity Day interviews

As a nod to Germany's celebration of 30 years of unity, some of our 11th graders interviewed some key personalities.

A map of "Deutschland" in DaF Grade 3-I

Check out these wonderful maps of Germany illustrated by some of our 3rd Graders!

"Der Superwurm" auf der grünen Wiese

The German preschoolers encounter the "Superwurm" on the green meadow.

Die mündliche DSD-Prüfung - ein ganz besonderes Ereignis

When all seems fated to fail, the German embassy came to the rescue and made the DSD oral exams possible.

IGCSE Recognition Assembly

GESM honors its IGCSE passers of School Year 2019/20.

Intl Primary sets Student Houses

Our International Primary Houses have voted! See who have been elected his year's house captains!

"Who am I?" - students introduce themselves in German

Our young German learners introduce themselves!

Captain Koala arrives from Australia

Australia's Country Fire Authority (CFA) sent GESM this huggable fire fighter in response to letters sent to them by our 3rd Graders.

Grade 1 Family Trees

Some of our first-graders share their own ancestry with these finely illustrated family trees.

Early Years' Farewell: A Mixed Bag of Emotions

The Early Years International Section classes were all filled with mixed emotions as they said goodbye to School Year 2019-2020.

"Landeskunde": Meals, Maps & Memes

German learners take a deep dive into German life and living.

"Es ist vollbracht!" Abschiedsfeier des Kindergartens | German Kindergarten's Farewell Party

The German Kindergarten threw a virtual farewell party for everyone! Check out the photos!

How Reading Books Helped My Son Enjoy the First Grade (Before and During Pandemic)

GESM mother Jenn Grünewald shares how her son was introduced to reading and writing, and the enthrallment for learning that came with it.

PYP Exhibition 2019-2020

A culmination of an 8-week process, the International Section 5th graders finally have their Primary Years Programme Exhibition ready!

"Meet & Greet" with Illustrator Írisz Agócs

Some of our 2nd graders got a chance to "meet" the illustrator of the very book they read on the last day the school was open.

Ein Brief an die Familie | A Letter to the Family

Some of our International Section 2nd graders wrote touching illustrated letters to family members... with a twist: They wrote it in German.

Gesunde Ernährung lernen mit Klassenmaskottchen Konstantin

Why are fruits and veggies more healthy than a bar of chocolate? Our first graders find out in this article.

Der Kubismus im Blick | Taking a Look at Cubism

In this article, we are sharing the works of two 9th graders on cubist art: Their research, sketches and self-made art works.

Eine Überraschung zum Muttertag | A Mothers' Day's Surprise

Some of our students prepared Mothers' Day surprises for the occasion.

A Message from the Headmaster

In these trying times, our Headmaster offers this message of encouragement.

GESM Students Promote UNESCO Values

This past week, a select group of GESM students completed the final phase of a student-led effort to make our school community aware of our

Lebenslange Erinnerungen sammeln |Making Lifelong Memories

Here's a summary on the exchange student program with the Saxony International School.

Cebu 2020

7th Grader Trillian Gaile Galicia tells about their school trip to Cebu. Find out what they were up to!

A Visit to the Country's Surfing Capital -- La Union

Here are a teacher's and a student's reports on the recent school trip to La Union.

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