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GISS Preschool and Primary students were able to meet Austrian-born Australian children’s book author Irena Kobald last month. Irena Kobald read from her debut picture book 'My Two Blankets' which has won numerous awards including the 2015 Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book of the Year Award and the...

2019 is a very special year for The German International School Sydney as we are celebrating our 30th anniversary. Founded in February 1989 in Prospect and commencing with 28 students the school has since then moved to the leafy Terrey Hills and now has over 370 students ranging from Preschool...

Architect Daniel Verhülsdonk visited GISS on 14 February. Daniel had been part of the team at Staab Architekten who designed our school. GISS was his first project after finishing his University degree. Daniel had never been to Australia before and he was very pleased to see his project in the flesh and the school in full swing all these...

On Tuesday, 5th February former German national basketball player Henning Harnisch visited our school together with Deputy Consul General Klaus Steitz. Henning Harnisch is Vice President of the ALBA Berlin Basketball League and is committed to promoting young talents. With his spectacular playing style, he and his team managed to win the German championship 9 times in...

Our GISS Preschool has just received a brand new designed 'Little Scientists House' plaque that was rewarded to us by Little Scientists. Our Preschool has been a 'Little Scientists House' since 2015 and the plaque demonstrates that our service is committed to inquiry-based learning and Early STEM (the learning of science,...

GISS has been featured in the Saturday edition on the Manly Daily. The article highlights our 30 year history and upcoming anniversary gala dinner and also reflects on the school’s 2018 highlights.

GISS has been featured in the TV show AUSTRALIA BY DESIGN: INNOVATIONS.  In its second season, AUSTRALIA BY DESIGN: INNOVATIONS showcases the very best designs drawn from the national Good Design Awards and featured our award-winning Container Classrooms. Our Arts Village project was recognised for its innovation and outstanding design in the...

We are proud to announce that our Preschool has received its National Quality Framework (NQF) Rating Certificate with the rating ‘Exceeding National Quality Standard’ in all seven quality areas. The National Quality Framework provides a national approach to regulation, assessment and quality improvement for early childhood education across Australia and...

On December 12th, the GISS Band performed two dress rehearsals for the secondary school classes in the multifunction room and a final concert in the evening for the public. The program consisted of classical pieces as well as pop music. Girls and boys from Years 6 to 10 have been practicing on Tuesdays after school...