GESS students have over 110 CCAs to choose from, ranging from various sporting and artistic disciplines to social activities and natural sciences that reflect the
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
In September, GESS witnessed a transition in leadership with the election of new Student Council Presidents, Benedikt Müller and Taiyo Mittag. Inara and Marina, both
Parents are an important part of our GESS community, working closely with the leadership team, faculty and staff for our students. In September, the Parents’
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
This article has been written with the support of our counsellors: Nothing is more beautiful than being part of a community where individuals think about