School News & Updates

On 22 October 2026, German European School Manila (GESM) welcomed parents to its annual PYP Coffee Morning at the school's Library Extension. Held each school year, the session offers families an opportunity to learn more about the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), its approach to education and how it supports children's development both inside and outside the classroom. The discussion explored how the PYP encourages students to take an active ro

On October 1 2026 our Grade 3 students recently took part in their Primary Years Programme (PYP) Assembly, an opportunity to share their learning experiences, reflect on their progress, and celebrate their achievements throughout the school term. The Primary Years Programme, developed by the International Baccalaureate (IB), is designed for children aged 3 to 12 and encourages learning through curiosity, exploration, and inquiry. Rather than focusing solely on individual subj

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

Written by: Hannah Knab and Shir Amsili (Grade 11) October 9 2026 The Grade 11 IB students brought science to life through an interactive science fair designed for students from Kindergarten up till Grade 5. This hands-on event allowed younger students the opportunity to experience science from a personal perspective and through engaging experiments! This event encouraged these students to discover a deeper curiosity and creativity for science. The younger students participat

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

Written by: Ester Wittstock After our students took part in the Kangaroo Mathematics Competition in March with great enthusiasm, concentration, and perseverance, the waiting was finally over: A few weeks ago, the official results from Germany arrived at our school, and this week certificates and prizes were presented to all participants. The results are truly impressive! We are especially proud that four of our students received an official prize in the Kangaroo Mathematics C

The result of the 2020 PYP Evaluation Visit is here: Congratulations to our team for receiving their well-earned commendations!