Latest GISS News

At the Beach2Beach Charity Fun Run on Sunday 27th August, 31 runners and walkers (and one dog!) from the GISS community, got together on a perfectly sunny Sunday morning to enjoy wonderful event. The GISS Team raised $1603 for our school charity, a Girl and her world  and was awarded “3rd Top...

The Performing Arts Festival is a highlight of the cultural calendar for many students from schools in NSW and the ACT. Our choir performed a traditional song from the Torres Strait Islands (“Sesere Eeye”) and a Disney Medley (”Disney Dazzle”). They also performed in the grand finale of the evening...

Once again, our GISS school community was joined by thousands of visitors from near and far, who all came to take part in our biggest community event of the year. They enjoyed a wide variety of food and hearty German delights, games, amazing music performances, soccer, and countless other activities...

The GISS AGM took place on 25 May, with many members joining either in person at school or taking part online. There were a few changes within the Board with Jennifer Gilmore stepping down from her position as Deputy Chair/Human Resources Portfolio, which she had held for five years. Dr Nicole...

Interesting article that explains how the IB programs set themselves apart from other curricula by focusing on critical thinking, values and attributes, as opposed to testing students’ on rote memorisation and regurgitation of information.By Christopher Niesche June 14, 2023 Australian schools are adding International Baccalaureate programs to their offerings because of...

Over 40 market stalls, 500 sausages, 50 home baked cakes, 300 Pretzels, smoothies, movies, games, books, tattoos, musical performances & many treasures - our Flea Market had it all and raised over $5000 for our beautiful school and students. On behalf of the board, I would like to thank all...

On  the 18th, 22nd and 26th of May, we had our Swimming Carnival 2023 for Years 3 to 10. A total of 111 students took part.They faced the challenges in the disciplines breaststroke, freestyle, backstroke and butterfly. For some of the youngest participants it was the first time in the...

After months of preparation the GISS Junior and Senior Choirs competed against other schools at the Northern Beaches Eisteddfod. Our students performed beautifully, received very positive comments and represented GISS with pride, dignity and respect towards others.  Many thanks to the many parents who came to watch in support of our choirs!...

Geschafft! We are proud to announce that 42 of our students from Years 10 to 12 have accomplished greatness. During our school assembly they were awarded their DSD (German Language Diploma) certificates which will enable them to either join a Studienkolleg (a class prior to University) or a German University.German...