GET TO KNOW GESS – Krissy Holland, Director of Primary School, European Section
May 31, 2023
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
Get to Know GESS
GET TO KNOW GESS – Anders Haglind and the Swedish Mother Tongue Programme
April 25, 2023
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
GET TO KNOW GESS – Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) – Spoilt for choice with more than 90 options
March 29, 2023
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
GET TO KNOW GESS – Design Technology Team
February 28, 2023
With Design and Design Technology being key educational programmes delivered in national and international curriculums around the world, GESS takes pride in our offering this
GET TO KNOW GESS – Vocal and Instrument Programme (VIP) – Why playing an instrument is so beneficial.
February 28, 2023
At GESS, it is important to us to promote the creative and artistic talents of our students alongside an excellent academic education. It has been
GET TO KNOW GESS – Our Dedicated Career Counselling Team
February 28, 2023
One of GESS’ priorities is to prepare and future-proof our graduating students, starting from as early as Grade 10. In addition to BeyondClassrooms, and class
GET TO KNOW GESS – EdTech Team – Software, Hardware and Also Heart-ware
November 28, 2022
Hi EdTech Team, please introduce yourself to our readers. We are the Educational Technology – or EdTech in short – Team at GESS. Please do
GET TO KNOW GESS – Head of Swimming Ivan Bunakov – New Chapter, Same Ambition and Drive
November 28, 2022
With years of competitive swimming and coaching under his belt, Coach Ivan – as he is affectionately called – brings his expertise, passion and a
GET TO KNOW GESS – Laura and Robin – Our New Student Council Chairpersons
October 31, 2022
In September, the new chairpersons of the student council for 2022/23 were elected. For Laura Maurer Stroh, currently in Grade 11 European Section, this makes
GET TO KNOW GESS – Melanie Simon – Seven Years and Still Going Strong
October 31, 2022
Among the many long-serving staff in GESS is Operations Manager Melanie Simon, who has taken on various roles over her 7 (and still counting) years.
GET TO KNOW GESS – Shakila Omar – Leading GESS’ Efforts in Safeguarding our Children
September 23, 2022
As an educational institution which works with, nurtures and supports children, safeguarding their wellbeing and safety is of utmost importance to GESS. We find out
GET TO KNOW GESS – The GESS Library Experience
August 22, 2022
Libraries must be such a common facility in schools, that they get overlooked or taken for granted sometimes. To devout users, the library is more
Student Spotlight
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – Swim Champion Ada… Creating New Personal Bests
February 28, 2024
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
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – Linda Jaschik & her EARCOS Global Citizenship Award
October 31, 2023
Grade 12 student Linda Jaschik recently won an EARCOS Global Citizenship Award, which recognizes students who demonstrate the fine qualities of a global citizen –
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – GESS’ Horseriding Duo Chiara and Clemens
September 28, 2023
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
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – Alena Koelnsperger, Creativity Knows No Boundaries
June 21, 2023
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
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – Giselle Blümke… Between Football and Abitur
May 31, 2023
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
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: GESS Wildcats – Swimming Hard for the Rewards & More
April 25, 2023
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
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Sam Secomb – the Self-claimed Oddball Who Knows Exactly What He Wants
January 30, 2023
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
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – Anna & Laura Maurer-Stroh – The Singing Sisters Making Waves Beyond GESS
November 28, 2022
Even if you don’t know Anna and Laura Maurer-Stroh personally, you are likely to have heard them before – they are the singing sisters who
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – Lily Dreier – Making Her Basketball Dreams A Reality
September 26, 2022
What is it like playing basketball in ALBA Berlin, one of the largest and most notable German national basketball clubs, and balancing school life? We
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – Madison Telmer – Grasping Opportunities Against the Odds
September 26, 2022
Our school years are critical developmental years for children, with many of our students pursuing their passion and talents through and out of GESS. We
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – Alessandro Weifenbach – Presenting the First BeyondClassrooms Internship Experience
September 23, 2022
To extend the possibilities for students beyond their academic learning, GESS officially launched BeyondClassrooms programme in end 2021, partnering companies and partners, bringing about internships,
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – DP Arts Exhibition
May 1, 2022
We talked to three of our Grade 12 students about their exhibits at the annual DP Arts Exhibition, what inspired their impressive creations and how GESS supported them.
Alumni
OUR ALUMNI – Sebastien Chin – Advice on Transitioning to University
April 5, 2023
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
OUR ALUMNI – Alexander Karbaum – Working at the World Cup in Qatar
March 1, 2023
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
OUR ALUMNI – Indra Lachhein
January 30, 2023
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
OUR ALUMNI – Marnie Hargarten – What are HR professionals looking at today? Tips from a professional
November 29, 2022
At GESS, it is particularly important for us to prepare our students for life and the challenges they will face after leaving school. Through our
OUR ALUMNI – Herta Leuschner-Helmer – Three generations at GESS
November 29, 2022
Following many interviews with former students, we are especially pleased to put the spotlight on Mrs. Leuschner-Helmer, who worked as a teacher in the kindergarten
OUR ALUMNI – Susanne Wisnewski – A Life Between Palm Trees and Cows
November 28, 2022
When were you at GESS? I was at GESS for a total of seven years. The first time was from 1972 to 1976, after which
OUR ALUMNI – Michelle and Julienne Petersen
October 31, 2022
Michelle and her sister Julienne took the opportunity to visit the new GESS campus with their parents during a recent trip to Asia. During the
OUR ALUMNI – Max Blom
September 26, 2022
My name is Max Blom. I went to GESS from 2008 until 2015. I started in GESS towards the end of 5th Grade and I
OUR ALUMNI – Interview with Thorsten Kanwischer
August 22, 2022
Time at GESS I spent a few years of my primary school years at GESS from 1971 or 1972, till 1975. I graduated from high
OUR ALUMNI – Interview with Jan Marinesse
March 1, 2022
We speak to one of the first ever students of GESS, alumnus Jan Marinesse, to find out what life at GESS was like in those early days.
OUR ALUMNI – Interview with Marie Mattock
December 15, 2021
Name Marie Mattock, it used to be Marie Schruff when I was at school. Time at GESS 1991-1998 Year of Graduation 1998 What has your
OUR ALUMNI – Interview with Jürgen Dela Cruz Hermann
October 12, 2021
Name Jürgen Dela Cruz Hermann Time at GESS 2000-2013 Graduation 2013 What has your learning journey been like after GESS? After graduating from GESS in
News
NEWS – BeyondClassrooms – Enabling Opportunities for Our Students
January 30, 2023
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
NEWS – Introducing The New Parents’ Committee
November 28, 2022
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
NEWS – A Reason to Celebrate – Second Place in the German School Award 2022
October 31, 2022
As the only German school abroad to make it to the final round, GESS is particularly proud to be awarded second place in 2022’s German
NEWS – Parent Volunteers Playing a Big Part for Yearbook
September 26, 2022
In January and February this year, we commenced our annual yearbook photo sessions. At that time, visitors were gradually allowed back on campus, with the
NEWS – I, for One, Like Roman Numerals – Ancient Greece & Rome Exhibition
August 22, 2022
In end April 2022, our Grade 6 students put together an Ancient Greek & Roman Exhibition. Many teachers, students and even parents were on campus
NEWS – Academic Results Spotlight and Hear from our Graduates
August 22, 2022
Congratulations to our Class of 2022! Both our Abitur and IB Diploma students made us proud with 100% pass rate. Not only is 2021/22’s Abitur
NEWS – Meet the New Secondary School Teachers
August 22, 2022
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
NEWS – Meet the New Preschool and Primary School Teachers
August 22, 2022
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
EVENTS – 50 Trees for 50 Years of GESS
May 1, 2022
Read on to find out how current GESS students, parents, long-time staff, Board of Governors and school leaders recently came together to plant 50 trees in our Hillview neighbourhood.
NEWS – International Language Week
March 1, 2022
What an enriching week we have had with a Language Carousel, Dress-up Day, talks from acclaimed authors and language experts and more. Find out all about what went on at GESS for the entire week!
NEWS – Mr. Pauli Introduces the New BeyondClassrooms Programme
December 15, 2021
In November 2021, GESS launched a new programme called “BeyondClassrooms” that will be implemented for the entire school. Could you explain the goals of this
NEWS – Meet our New Parents’ Committee
December 15, 2021
Please tell us about yourself My name is Maxim Timchenko and the name Maxim translates to “a short statement of a general truth, principle, or
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