School News and Updates

Jun 18

Grade 1 Family Trees

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

Jun 18

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.

Jun 18

"Landeskunde": Meals, Maps & Memes

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

Jun 18

"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!

Jun 18

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.

Jun 5

PYP Exhibition 2019-2020

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

Jun 5

"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.

Jun 5

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.

May 22

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.

May 8

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.

May 8

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

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

Mar 20

A Message from the Headmaster

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

Mar 6

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

Mar 6

Lebenslange Erinnerungen sammeln |Making Lifelong Memories

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

Mar 6

Cebu 2020

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

Mar 6

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.

Feb 21

GESM Opens Environment Awareness Week

The GESM had its Environment Awareness Week from Feb 17 to 21. Here are the hightlights!

Feb 21

Earth, Fire, Wind and Water

Our youngest pupils tackled the 4 elements this Environment Week -- Earth, Fire, Wind and Water.

Feb 21

Masungi Georeserve Visit -- a Great Success!

Once under threat from illegal logging and poaching, the Masungi Georeserve recently visited by GESM students is now experiencing a revival.

Feb 21

A Look at the Kulturband -- the Student Council Elective

We take a look at the Student Council Elective/Kulturband, their activities and how they face the challenges of an increased membership.

Feb 7

Schüleraustausch: GESM x SIS

The GESM welcomes 11 exchange students from the Saxony International School this week.

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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.