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Dear Students, Parents and Carers,It is with great pleasure that I share a pivotal decision for the future of our school. After more than a decade of successfully implementing the IB Diploma Programme, we will gradually introduce the Primary Years Programme (PYP) of the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) commencing in...

GISS was very honoured to attend the 35th anniversary of German Reunification at the State Library of NSW. The event featured speeches from the German Consul General, Felix Schwarz, and the Governor of NSW, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, both reflecting on the enduring bond between Germany...

At the end of Term 3 during our memorable German Day, the newly formed GISS teachers' band made its debut performance with a funky rendition of the Max Raabe and Samy Deluxe Song "Der perfekte Moment". The band features none other than GISS Principal Michael Cordes, alongside teachers Adrian Adam,...

The Year 12 Visual Art students of 2024 put together a highly impressive art exhibition which showcased their work they have been doing over the last two years. For HL students, there was a large collection of nostalgic memories, intersections of physics and the human experience, an interpretation of the...

Last term, GISS had the honour of welcoming Dr. Sophie Scamps, the Federal Member for Mackellar, to engage with our students on one of the most pressing issues of our time – climate change. The visit was arranged by Year 3/4 Class Teacher Mr. Adam, who reached out to Dr....

Peninsula Living Magazine reports about our new Principal, Michael Cordes and new Business Manager, Manuela Baumann:

THANK YOU to everyone who made our Christmas Market a record-breaking success! Over 7,000 visitors experienced the magic of the event last weekend, and it was all thanks to the incredible efforts of our parent and student volunteers, GISS staff, external market stallholders, and the generous support from our local community.From...

„Es geht darum, Schule zu einem ganzheitlichen Erlebnis zu machen.“Schulleiter Michael Cordes im Gespräch mit Benjamin Kanthak.SBS DeutschPresented by Benjamin KanthakLISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE:Apple Podcasts‎Spotify‎Download (24.45MB)‎Seit Anfang des Monats hat die German International School Sydney mit Michael Cordes einen neuen Schulleiter. Der Pädagoge kommt mit einer großen internationalen Erfahrung...

This term, GISS proudly welcomed our new Principal, Michael Cordes, and Business Manager, Manuela Baumann, along with 23 new students and staff. To mark this special occasion, we held a vibrant Welcome Assembly filled with meaningful traditions and heartfelt celebrations.The event commenced with a traditional Smoking Ceremony and Didgeridoo Performance by...