GET TO KNOW GESS – Ian Hallo, Deputy of Primary School and Pastoral Care
12 years at GESS and still counting, we chat with Ian on his roles here over the years, and what keeps him going strong. Tell
12 years at GESS and still counting, we chat with Ian on his roles here over the years, and what keeps him going strong. Tell
Teacher Sandra Fenzl is into her 13th year at GESS, with a 4-year break in between. Find out what motivated her return and her passion
Our Primary School Grade 2 classes worked on a particularly exciting project last semester: As part of the topic “Plants and plant growth”, a hydroponics
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
Brought to you by Nigel, Grade 11, a member of Christian is a promising sportsman from Grade 5 in German Section. His proficiency in a
This article is brought to you by Benedikt and Duc, members of the GESS Wildcats 19U boys’ basketball team. Over the course of the AY2023/24
You may have seen Enfei’s artworks at various places in and around GESS. Not only is this 12-grader an artist, she has been participating in
Our Grade 10 student Kiran had the opportunity to train with the Girona Football Club in Spain earlier this year. Not only did he meet
Model United Nations (MUN) is one of the most dynamic and engaging activities at GESS, giving students the opportunity to simulate UN sessions, debate global
Alex, currently in Grade 8, represented GESS at the 13th National Inter-School Archery Championship earlier this year. During the knockout rounds, he faced stiff competition
As the world turned its attention to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, our GESS community beamed with pride as two of our own, Ada, who
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
Our GESS Alumni Family is growing steadily and we love sharing their stories. This month, one of our younger Alumni tells us about his time
Tell us about your time at GESS. I was at GESS from August 2007 – June 2009 and attended Grade 11 and 12 including the
Lukas Schmiele was at GESS from 2006 to 2017, lived in Singapore for a total of 11 years and spent almost his entire school career
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
Education in a 21st century learning environment is so much more than having the latest digital hardware and software. For GESS, we have adopted a
Over the past few years, we have worked on creating a more cohesive middle management structure across the whole school and are now immensely proud
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
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