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On 13th October, GISS hosted an inaugural Interschool Choir Festival. Students from John Colet School visited our school to join with our Senior Choir and celebrate the joy of singing together. It was three hours of wonderful music-making, with each choir sharing some of their favourite warm-ups and songs with...

This year’s IBDP Showcase was a smashing success where students from our graduating class were able to present and reflect on their learning and their holistic diploma journey. Students, parents, alumni and prospective applicants were invited to attend the wide variety of activities and events throughout the week. Created and...

On Tuesday 6th September, the GISS Senior Choir participated in the IPSHA Performing Arts Festival in Sydney Town Hall. This was a collaborative evening of music, presented by six private and independent schools from throughout NSW. The concert opened with a combined symphony orchestra (in which four GISS students participated),...

LOTTI LOVES STORIES The students of our Kindergarten class had a very special guest. Lotti, the story dog, and her owner Mrs Rosenthal came to visit our classroom. Lotti has been trained to listen to children read. She was very calm and relaxed while being with children and everyone was...

On Thursday 25th August, the Creative Writing AG was inspired by a visit from ‘Funny Kid’ local author Matt Stanton. He made us laugh, think about and share our processes and perspectives on writing and helped us brainstorm ideas for a new story. The Top-Secret writing tips he shared with...

SAVE THE DATE: 18th & 19th August 2023Over 8,000 visitors enjoyed the magic of our 2022 Christmas Market. Thanks to all our parent and student volunteers, GISS staff, many external market stall holders and the generous support of the local community, we were able to transform our grounds into a magical...

Our famous GISS Christmas Market is back! Fri, 19 Aug 5 - 9pm  &  Sat, 20 Aug 4 - 9pm 2022 Enjoy the magic of a German Winter Christmas Market featuring lantern walks, marshmallow roasting, a magical Winter Wonderland & an array of market & food stalls including a Glühwein Hut.  ...

You see your child's German improving but can't keep up. Why not learn German with the Goethe-Institut Sydney at GISS and improve your language skills? GISS is now partnering with the international market leader for German tuition, the Goethe-Institut Sydney, and is hosting an online Schnupperkurs (trial lesson) for adults on Wednesday 15.6.22 at 6.30...

Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the Financial Year 2021 (Jan – Dec 2021) was held on May 26 this year. This was an opportunity to present the school’s situation from the perspective of its organisational performance, and for members to interact directly with the Board. A quorum, i.e. a...