News & Events

Below you will find the latest announcements, pictures and information about current and upcoming school events as well as relevant articles about our school that have appeared in newspapers and other media.

Latest GISS News

Friday, 09 Feb 2024

GISS Joeys take on the Berlin Cosmopolitan School's Basketball Team

Our GISS Joeys took on the Berlin Cosmopolitan School's Basketball Team in an epic match packed with passion and excitement! Though the Joeys didn't clinch the win this time, their drive was undeniable, and the sportsmanship was top-notch! Thanks to the Berlin Cosmopolitan School's team and their trainer, Sven Wehrmeyer,...
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Monday, 20 Nov 2023

2025 Scholarships Now Open

GISS is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and is thrilled to announce the launch of a new scholarship program for our IB programme.  GISS now participates in the Cooperative Scholarship Testing Program (CSTP) run nationally by the Australian Council for Education Research (ACER) and all scholarship applicants need to register...
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Monday, 13 Nov 2023

GISS Fun Run raises over 15K & puts a smile on everyone's face

The GISS Colour Fun Run was a huge success and witnessing the joy on the students' faces was the ultimate highlight.Thanks to your support and dedicated fundraising efforts, we successfully raised $15,618.77. These funds will be instrumental in the installation of shade sails for our school. Your contribution has made...
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Monday, 30 Oct 2023

Preschool Exceeds National Quality Standard in all seven quality areas

Exceptional News! We are absolutely thrilled to share that our Preschool has been awarded the National Quality Framework (NQF) Rating Certificate with a stellar rating of 'Exceeding National Quality Standard' across all seven quality areas! The National Quality Framework represents a nationwide approach to the regulation, assessment, and enhancement of quality...
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Thursday, 19 Oct 2023

GISS at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress

Amazing work by our Year 10 and IB Diploma students on their projects that brought them to the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Melbourne.  Many thanks to our dedicated teachers, Denise Parsons & Mechthild Broehl-Foster for facilitating this great experience.
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Friday, 29 Sep 2023

Lotti, our Story Dog, featured in Peninsula Living Magazine

Lotti, our story dog, and her owner & Secondary School Teacher, Mrs Rosenthal were featured in the September edition of Peninsula Living Magazine:
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Monday, 25 Sep 2023

Farewell to our Year 12 IB Diploma Students

On the last day of school before the spring break we said goodbye to our Year 12 students. They have received their transcripts, lovely good luck charms made by our Year 3/4 students for the upcoming exams, and left GISS with loud applause.
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Monday, 04 Sep 2023

GISS Ducks

Our Kindergarten Class is learning all about farms this term and our Kindy students got to experience the lifecycle of a duck right in front of their eyes in their classroom. Through ‘Hatch & Grow’ they had the opportunity to learn everything from how a duck hatches from its egg, to how...
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Friday, 01 Sep 2023

IPSHA ATHLETIC Years 3-6

Congratulations to our Junior School students who were selected to compete in the annual IPSHA Athletics Carnival held at Sydney Olympic Park on Wednesday. From the start to the final lap, our young athletes gave it their all, showcasing determination, sportsmanship, and incredible talent. IPSHA events are held throughout the...
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