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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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Hilarious Hybrid Animals

Have you ever heard of a "Vogelrrafe", a "Schmetterfin", a "Cydra" or a "Storchodil"? Find out what these odd-sounding creatures are!

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.

Making Mango Floats to Apply Science Lessons

3rd-graders had to do a practical application of what they were learning in Math and Science. How? By making their own mango float!

Musical Jam in the New Normal

Wondering how our music lessons are conducted these days? Well, take a look at these music videos!

Klasse 9 D auf virtueller Reportertour in Russland unterwegs

Several 9th graders donned their reporter hats and travelled to Central Asia -- virtually, of course.

Mitternacht, die Retterin | Midnight, the Saviour

This is a story about a dog's loyalty, written by 3rd grader Melanie McGarry.

Die mutige Rose | Brave Rose

This a story about a brave princess, written by Melanie McGarry.

Gemeinsam Sport auch auf Distanz | Doing Sports Despite the Distance

Our preschoolers do a number of different activities with their teachers via video call -- even sports!

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.

Students Write Letters to the N-Corona Virus

Our students take their turn in writing letters to the corona virus -- complete with illustrations!

The "German Challenge"

Some primary German students spent their Easter holidays taking on the first ever "German Challenge" of their life.

Quarantine Stories Over Easter

Our 3rd Graders share Easter stories they penned themselves.

Easter Celebrations in the time of COVID-19

Here's a look at how GESM students and their families celebrated Easter during the community quarantine.

An Easter-Themed Week

Our first graders share their Easter-themed week.

GESM's On-line Music Recitals

Music students conduct their recitals on-line. Check out their performances here.

A Letter to My Children

A parent shares an open letter addressed to his children.

Happy Easter from the GEB!

The Parents' Advisory Council sends us their Easter greetings.

Over 1.3 tonne of school materials sent out by the GESM admin

GESM's administration is undertaking a great logistical feat of delivering schooling to the students' homes.

Das Verstecken | Hide and Seek

This is a poem written by one of our teachers.

Musings from a student

A student shares her thoughts on the current pandemic.

Early Years -- Impressions from On-line Learning

Wondering how on-line classes are going for our youngest pupils? Let us give you an impression.

Young language learners summarize German fairy tale

Language learning at the GESM clearly doesn't stop with distance learning. Here's some proof.

Our Young Scientists in Action!

Shifting to distance learning has not diminished our teachers' ability to spark our students' curiosity.

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