In this feature, we chat with Siobhan – who wears many hats as Deputy of Middle School, Coaching Coordinator, Impact Coach and others – and
We speak with Adelina Gomez, Head of the GESS Boys Football, on her working with and plans ahead for our sporting talents. Tell us more
Creative Arts have always been a part of school life at GESS and we love showcasing our students’ manifold talents through picture galleries, music and
Into his second academic year here at GESS, we review the milestones of our swim programme from the past year and find out from Coach
GESS takes a whole community approach to student wellbeing, including partnering with our families. Pivoted on our school’s values of respect, openness and diversity, our
Please tell us about your background and your journey to GESS. I’m originally from Brisbane, Australia and have been working in education for over 15
Intercultural competence and multilingualism clearly give you a competitive edge in today’s globalised world. At GESS, children have the opportunity to attend a bilingual class
Situated within walking distance to Dairy Farm Nature Park, GESS makes good use of our strategic location to expose our kids and students to the
At GESS, students are encouraged to take initiative and put thoughts into action by using their abilities and talents to respond to global and local
How long have you been at GESS and in Singapore? I have been at GESS now for 6 years. This is my second time living
From 20-24 February 2023, we celebrated the second Language Week at GESS. With 70 different languages spoken by our community, it was a great opportunity
In addition to the academic education of our students, it is especially important to GESS to support their personal development with out-of-classroom activities, giving them
Despite her young age, Anna – currently in Grade 6 – has been in theatre for the longest time and been in countless performances. Finally
Did you know GESS has a Green & Care Committee? We speak with two of the student representatives – Jonas Zhou and Sophie Autenrieth, both
For years, the GESS Yearbook has been an anticipated publication, containing the many memories of students, teachers and the larger GESS community. We chat with
As GESS Wildcats athletes, Konrad and Julian navigate the thrilling world of football, blending dedication and skill with the academics of school life. We dive
Most of us know skateboarding as an exciting activity practiced by daring people. But skateboarding is actually also a competitive sport and – as we
Grade 10 student Ada has been a formidable addition to our GESS Wildcats, creating new records for our swim team and her personal best. Hear
Grade 12 student Linda Jaschik recently won an EARCOS Global Citizenship Award, which recognizes students who demonstrate the fine qualities of a global citizen –
Chiara and Clemens, in grade 8 and 10 respectively, are national horse-riding champions in their own categories. With several wins under their belt – Chiara
What is it like helping GESS to document all the fun and interesting things that happen on campus? Our graduating student Alena Koelnsperger did that
Giselle Blümke, one of our students in the graduating class of 2023, joined the Women’s Premiere League (WPL) in Singapore as a professional football player
With our new Head of Swimming, Coach Ivan Bunakov, onboard in 2022, GESS’ swim team has gone through a revamp and has been making waves
GESS prides itself on creating a safe and open environment for our children to explore and pursue their interest, passion and talent. We put the
A few months ago, our Alumna Melanie Mussgnug visited us. She graduated from GESS in 2021 and now studies Safety & Security Management at The
We talked to 2022’s graduates Sarah (studies Aerospace in Munich) and Tassia (Physics student in Zurich) about their first year at university, what it was
A while ago, we had the opportunity to speak to Nadja Müller. She comes from Dresden and moved to Singapore with her family shortly after
In August, Daniel visited us with his family, eager to show them his old home. And although he did not spend his school years at
A little while ago, Dorian visited us together with fellow Alumna Sophie Deden and we had a chance to learn more about his time at
Samuel visited his parents in Singapore and took the opportunity to visit the GESS again. We were happy to see him and asked him what
Carlos and Ashish met at GESS, and despite parting ways after their graduation in 2016, they have remained good friends to this day. Carlos is
Sometimes the last-minute dates work out best. Sophie wrote to us on a Saturday saying that she was in Singapore and would love to visit
Leonie Haecker is an example that not only students come and go at GESS, but some students spend their entire academic journey at GESS. Leonie
I joined the wonderful GESS community in 2006 in Grade 2 and graduated with my IB in 2017. Inclusivity, inquisitiveness, and empathy were the foundations
Who has the chance to work at the World Cup in Qatar while studying? Alexander, who attended school in GESS from 2016 and graduated in
My name is Indra Lachhein. I was at GESS from 2009 to graduating in 2019, so I got to spend one year on the new
With laughter, cheers of joy, and heartfelt memories, the Class of 2023 bid farewell at the Graduation Ceremony. The evening was a tribute to the
For GESS to be the education partner of choice for families, our academic team plays a pivotal role, bringing with them rich experience, professional expertise
For GESS to be the education partner of choice for families, our academic team plays a pivotal role, bringing with them rich experience, professional expertise
In a stride towards unity and sporting brilliance, GESS announces a new chapter in its competitive sports journey – the birth of a captivating sports
We are thrilled to share with you the latest updates on one of our transformative initiatives at GESS – the BeyondClassrooms programme. What is BeyondClassrooms?
As the 2022-2023 school year draws to a close, it was time to thank our parent volunteers and the partners in our BeyondClassrooms programme with
At GESS, internships are compulsory in Grade 9. All students spend one to two weeks in a company of their choice. This year, GESS was
From August 2023, GESS will launch an integrated Dutch Mother Tongue Programme in the Primary School European Section. Students can enjoy daily Dutch Mother Tongue
21st February was designated International Mother Language Day by UNESCO in 1999 and has been celebrated worldwide since 2000. The purpose of this day is
If it’s a rare opportunity to meet a high-ranking diplomat like an Ambassador, it’s even more rare and wonderful to receive an invitation by an
Since the start of the BeyondClassrooms Programme in 2021, close to 15 partners (and still counting!) have officially signed up to support us in offering
Parents are an important part of our GESS community, working closely with the leadership team, faculty and staff for our students. In September, the Parent
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