School News & Updates

On 28 May, the Primary community came together in a vibrant celebration of creativity, confidence, and talent during the annual Primary Talent Show. The event showcased the diverse abilities of students across different year levels, offering a joyful platform for them to express themselves beyond the classroom. Throughout the show, students impressed the audience with a wide range of performances, including music, dance, singing, comedy, and other creative acts. Each performa

On 27 May, the Eurocampus community marked a significant milestone with the formal signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between the Lycée Français de Manille (LFM) and the German European School Manila (GESM). This renewed agreement reaffirms the long-standing commitment of both institutions to deepen collaboration, strengthen shared educational programmes, and continue fostering the wellbeing, academic growth, and holistic development of every student within the Eurocampus c

The Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony was formally planned on the 22nd of May through a collaborative effort between teachers and Grade 11 students. This year’s celebration took place at the Acacia Hotel in Alabang City, providing a meaningful setting for an important milestone in the students’ academic journey. Graduation represents far more than a ceremonial tradition; it serves as a bridge between who students are and who they are becoming. As graduates crossed the stage w

Houses of Primary Spelling Bee for Grades 1–5 recently took place, bringing together younger students in a friendly yet challenging academic competition designed to strengthen spelling skills, build confidence in language use, and foster a strong sense of community through the school’s house system. Held in an engaging and supportive environment, the competition encouraged students to step outside their regular classroom activities and apply their knowledge of vocabulary, spe

Submitted by: Demi Üngör Students at German European School Manila recently took the initiative to introduce Model United Nations (MUN) to their peers, aiming to raise awareness of the programme and encourage more students to join in the coming school year. Model United Nations is an educational simulation in which students take on the role of delegates representing different countries. In this setting, students engage in discussions on global issues, debate possible solution

On May 19, 2026, Grade 4 students recently spent time with their kindergarten buddies in a special cross-grade tandem activity that brought learning and play together. The activity focused on bringing older and younger students together through shared reading experiences and collaborative tasks. While tandem reading was an important part of the session, the event was also designed to go beyond books encouraging interaction through games and hands-on activities that made learn

The ISM Goodwill Gymnastics Meet 2026 brought together student-athletes from international schools across Manila for a day of skill, discipline, and sportsmanship. Hosted in a friendly yet competitive environment, the event highlighted not only athletic performance but also the spirit of collaboration between schools. Among the participating schools, GESM gymnasts continued their involvement in Manila’s international gymnastics circuit, contributing to a growing tradition of

By Mara Quesada – Grade 11 A few weeks ago, IB students took part in a CSP-CAS field trip to Panguil River Eco Park. CSP is a mandatory, interdisciplinary 10-hour team project in the IB programme that requires students from different sciences (such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and ESS) to work together to solve a real-world issue using scientific methods. It is connected to CAS (Creativity, Activity, and Service), which the class went on a hike as well as planting trees. T

By Santosh Kumar The much-awaited Art & Music Festival 2026 was successfully held at GESM from 4th to 8th May 2026, bringing together a vibrant showcase of creativity, talent, and learning. The entire school community participated enthusiastically, making it a memorable week filled with artistic expression and musical joy. Throughout the festival, the school lobby was transformed into an inspiring gallery, displaying artworks created by students across all grade levels. This

The MISAA Volleyball Division 1 tournament took place on 9 May 2026, bringing together strong school teams from across the league for a full day of competitive volleyball. The German European School Manila Boys Team entered the competition ready to test themselves against high-level opposition. From the early matches, the team showed good energy and a clear sense of cohesion on court. While there were challenging moments throughout the day, the players stayed engaged, communi

Our U11 team took part in a football tournament on Saturday May 9 at British School Manila, joining several schools for a day of matches. The tournament gave the players the chance to compete against different teams, put their training into practice, and gain more experience in a competitive setting. The team started the day well, recording a 4–0 win in their opening game. They played with confidence from the start, showing good teamwork and communication across the pitch. Th

Our students took part in the MISAA Chess Tournament held on 9 May at Singapore School Manila, joining schools from across the MISAA community for a day of competitive but friendly matches. The event included both individual and team categories in the U8 and U14 divisions, giving students the opportunity to apply their skills in a structured tournament setting. In the U8 individual category, one of our students performed consistently well throughout the rounds and was awarded

Featuring the Grade 10 batch spending a day at Las Piñas-Parañaque Wetland Park By Tanmay Nagar – Grade 10E On April 27, the Grade 10E class visited the Las Piñas–Parañaque Wetland Park (LPPWP), a protected area south of Manila. The LPPWP is a vital ecosystem, which acts as a version of a natural water filter and habitat for diverse species. It plays an important role in mitigating pollution and supporting biodiversity in Metro Manila. The field trip itself allowed the Biolog

Over the past two weeks, the GESM volleyball teams delivered a series of competitive matches in the Manila International Schools Athletic Association (MISAA) tournament, with strong performances across both Division 1 and Division 2. On 25 April, the Division 2 mixed team faced CISM in the semi-finals but fell short in a hard-fought match, ending their run in the final stages of the tournament. The team bounced back strongly on 2 May, securing a narrow win against Beacon Scho

based on text by Rain Galvez On Thursday, 23 April, the school celebrated World Book Day with a lively event organized by the Primary Houses in collaboration with the School Library, and hosted by Miss Lala Gamboa. Students came dressed as their favorite book characters, authors, and illustrators, proudly showcasing their costumes on the red carpet and on stage. The wide range of creative outfits reflected a strong enthusiasm for reading and storytelling. The program began wi

submitted by Kimberly Madi In late March, GESM students had the opportunity to learn more about a range of university pathways and study options through two on-campus information sessions coordinated by the Office of the Guidance Counselor. On 25 March 2026, representatives from the Australia-based Academy of Entrepreneurs visited the school to introduce their University Diploma Program. The session highlighted an alternative pathway that may be well suited for students seeki

On 30 April 2026, GESM’s Grade 5 students marked an important milestone in their Primary Years Programme journey with the successful presentation of their PYP Exhibition. The exhibition, held in the Aula and school lobby, showcased the culmination of months of student-driven inquiry. Working in six groups, students explored a wide range of meaningful and real-world topics, including renewable energy, the treatment of animals, the impact of artificial intelligence, endangered

The GESM community has reached an important milestone in its school development. The new school structure, which was approved by an overwhelming majority of the School Association’s members and supported by the German Embassy in Manila, has now also been officially confirmed by the Federal Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany. With this formal confirmation, GESM’s position within the network of German schools abroad is further secured. This marks the successful c

Twelve students and two faculty members formed the GESM delegation to Kulturantara - Kulturfestspiele 2026, a cultural festival by German schools in the Southeast Asian region. The event is a biannual gathering that aims to bring together students of the different German schools and provide a platform for them to celebrate music, dance and other forms of art, and exchange cultural influences, especially from each other's host countries. This year's Kulturfest was hosted by th

Congratulations to our 8th-grade student Liam Matthew Cornejo for his excellent performance at the Parañaque City Rapid Chess Tournament last weekend. Competing in a strong field of 64 players in his division, Liam consistently demonstrated focus, discipline, and solid gameplay throughout the tournament. He ultimately secured an impressive 4th place finish. With this result, he represented DESM with determination and composure. In several key matches, he showed strong tactica

by Veith Böttcher Over the past few weeks, Class 3D has been working intensively on the “Reading Box” project – and the excitement for the final exhibition is already very high! The aim of the project is not only to read a self-chosen book, but also to explore and present it creatively. The students work through several steps: 1. Choosing and reading a book Each student selects a suitable book and reads it independently. 2. Understanding and recording content Key characters,

by Jeffrey Troyer On Saturday April 25th, GESM’s basketball team signed off on their Manila International School Athletics Association season with a game at held at the Beacon School court. This game featured eleven youthful and spirited players that put their best GESM foot forward in the Under-19 “Battle for Third” place game against Singapore School Manila. Falling behind by nearly twenty points to a deep and strong SSM squad, the GESM boys fought back to cut the lead to

by Joy Schikle On Wednesday, April 29, the kindergarten group “The Little Foxes” had a wonderful trip to St. Elena Funfarm. From the very beginning of the day, the children were full of excitement and looked forward to a fun and adventurous day in nature. Together, we traveled by bus to the Funfarm, where many exciting experiences were waiting for us. At the farm, we were able to discover many different animals. The children were especially excited to see the rabbits, horses,

In a landmark decision that reflects the evolving spirit of international education, the German European School Manila has officially approved the adoption of a refreshed institutional logo, effective immediately as of 1 April 2026 . After decades of proudly featuring the iconic yellow stars that have long symbolized GESM’s European identity, the school will now transition to a new emblem centered around bright red hearts — a bold visual step intended to represent care, compa