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Congratulations to the GISS Class of 2024!  We are celebrating a record-breaking achievement: 34% of our graduates scored 39 points or above, earning a GISS record of 9 names being added to our prestigious Hall of Fame Honour Board! Our highest-scoring graduate achieved an impressive 44 points, followed by: Two...

Sunday Telegraph reports about GISS' excellent NAPLAN results

The German International School Sydney (GISS) celebrated the achievements of its Year 12 graduates with a wonderful graduation at Zest that brought together students, teachers, and families for a night of pride, joy, and reflection.The celebration was not only a recognition of academic success but also a testament to the...

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: