Whole School
International Language Week Returns to GESS
In our community where more than 70 nationalities and even more languages are represented, our International Language Week…
Gathering Green Fingers To Plant Our Future
Weeks into the launch of our Urban Sensory Garden, our TASS Ambassadors gather green fingers from our community…
Introducing the New GESS App
After extensive parent feedback and focus groups, a dedicated GESS App has been conceived to bring parent service…
Launch of Urban Sensory Garden
As part of campus developments, an outdoor classroom has been in our pipeline and after months of preparation,…
Recognition As A Digital and STEM-Friendly School
GESS been certified as a “Digital School” and newly minted as a “STEM-Friendly School”, with our educator Sandra…
Pre-Primary Students Learn About Plastic Recycling
GESS is committed to doing our part for the environment – with many student-led and student-centric initiatives in…
Maximising Student Voice Through GESS Student Media Makers
At GESS, we are always thinking of what other opportunities we can create for students to explore and…
Singapore International School Safeguarding Network: Convening Industry Experts at GESS
On 14 November, GESS hosted the Singapore International School Safeguarding Network meeting, bringing together almost 50 colleagues from…
Cultivating a Culture of Innovation at GESS
A first within our innovation initiative and catering to our robotics elective, our students had an exciting afternoon…
Getting Recognised for Putting Our Students at the Heart of What We Do
Right in the first semester of this school year, GESS received two accolades, in HoneyKids Asia’s Singapore Education…
GET TO KNOW GESS – John Zobrist, Director of Innovation and Educational Programs
John Zobrist joined GESS as Head of Design in 2023 and transitioned into his new role as Director…
Ensuring Students’ Personal Development Through Service Learning
At GESS, every student gets to be immersed in Service Learning, as a natural extension of what they…
Enhanced Coaching & Mentoring Programme
At GESS, we aim to develop and foster a growth mindset in all our students, helping them become…
Ensuring A Safe School Environment For Our Learners
At GESS, safety of everyone on campus is a priority. Not only does our First Aid Team conduct…
Introducing The Alliance for Sustainable Schools (TASS) GESS Student Ambassadors
We are proud to announce that GESS has officially signed the charter and became an official member of…
High Quality Teaching & Learning – What It Aims To Bring To Students
GESS’ strategic 5-year Limitless Learning Plan is an embodiment of our commitment to fostering boundless growth, enabling learners…
Student-first Campus – New Developments To Serve Our Community Better
Over the summer break in 2024, GESS embarked on a series of campus developments to better support our…
School Services Revamped – For the Ultimate Family Experience
GESS families may have noticed we are serving parents and students from new and refreshed premises this school…
Educators at GESS – Empowering Students for Tomorrow’s World
Our teachers and staff are the pillars of support to ensure all students at GESS are empowered to…
High Quality Teaching & Learning For a Data-driven School
Better learning outcomes for our students are at the very core of what we do at GESS. By…
Professor John Hattie x Mindframes for Leadership
GESS was honoured to host another ‘Visible Learning’ Keynote & Masterclass in end April, for more than 100…
Professor John Hattie x Visible Learning @ GESS
As part of ongoing Visible Learning engagement and limitless learning for our faculty, Corwin & team, GESS impact…
GESS Parent Academy – Helping Parents Grow Lifelong Readers
As part of our GESS Parent Academy series, our teacher and advocate for literacy Shameer Bismilla presented to…
GESS BeyondClassrooms in CASE Currents Magazine
The GESS BeyondClassrooms Programme won a Silver Medal in Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)’s Circle…
GESS Parent Academy – Digital Coffee Morning: A Parent’s Guide to the Gaming World
More than 30 GESS parents convened on 11 March to hear about how big the video game industry…
GESS Parent Academy – SafeTALK Workshop
In end February 2024, our Head of Student Wellbeing, Ms Shakila Omar, conducted a morning workshop for parents…
Launch of GESS Parent Academy (GPA)
Parents have been an integral part of our GESS community, playing an active role in what we do…
Student Wellbeing Through the Eyes of Cara Lucas, Lead Counsellor
The GESS Student Wellbeing Department was restructured in 2023 to better serve our community through new initiatives and…
Hear from our Principal – Educators and Staff at GESS, Working Towards the Best School for our Students
Our teachers and staff are the pillars of support to ensure all students at GESS are empowered to…
Limitless Learning Plan – Join our Principal on this journey!
GESS’ strategic 5-year Limitless Learning Plan is an embodiment of our commitment to fostering boundless growth, enabling learners…
Introducing… the GESS Limitless Learning Plan
In 2024’s first edition of GESS Magazine, we take the opportunity to refresh everyone’s memory of our commitment…
Staff at GESS – Supporting Our Whole Community
Our teachers and staff are the pillars of support to ensure all students at GESS are empowered to…
Training & Upskilling Our Educators – Visible Learning and Suicide Prevention
In December 2023, GESS conducted training as part of our continual professional development for educators. We focused on…
Staff at GESS – Supporting Our Whole Community
Our teachers and staff are the pillars of support to ensure all students at GESS are empowered to…
Staff at GESS – Supporting Our Whole Community
Our teachers and staff are the pillars of support to ensure all students at GESS are empowered to…
Enhanced Whole School Events
One of best parts of life at GESS is our signature whole school events, which foster a warm…
Impact Coaching: Professional Development for our Educators
At GESS, data driven insights gathered in the classrooms help us refine our curriculum and teaching techniques. Our…
“What Makes Great Teachers Great”: Professional Development for our Educators
GESS believes in limitless learning not only for our students, but also for our educators and faculty members…
Launch of Student Wellbeing Centre
Finally, after months of preparation, the Student Wellbeing Centre was launched on 16 November, graced by Thomas Schaumburg,…
Solar Panels at GESS
Our General Manager, Mr. Maclean Braganza, took our students on an educational tour of our completed solar panels…
Head of Sports Craig Barry – What’s On, What’s More, What’s New
GESS remains a proudly inclusive, holistic school that celebrates all our students’ talents and abilities. Through our Limitless…
Educators at GESS – Empowering Students for Tomorrow’s World
Our teachers and staff are the pillars of support to ensure all students at GESS are empowered to…
Educators at GESS – Empowering Students for Tomorrow’s World
Our teachers and staff are the pillars of support to ensure all students at GESS are empowered to…
Educators at GESS – Empowering Students for Tomorrow’s World
Our teachers and staff are the pillars of support to ensure all students at GESS are empowered to…
Staff at GESS – Supporting Our Whole Community
Our teachers and staff are the pillars of support to ensure all students at GESS are empowered to…
GESS’ Sustainability Champions
GESS is honoured to be a part of the esteemed EuroCham Sustainability Awards 2023. We teamed up with…
Student Space Improvement Plan
Our campus has many pockets of space that our students can hang out or relax at. Some of…
Stronger Learning Support
As stronger reinforcement for our faculty, we have restructured relevant departments for learning support – this serves as…
Student Safety Travel Enhancement
At GESS, school trips are planned to be insightful, informative and create opportunities for students to gain exposure…
Professional Development for GESS Educators – Ensuring The Best Teachers Work With Our Students
To help our students excel, the best talents are recruited to deliver high-quality teaching and improve learning. Not…
Comprehensive Student Data Project
To make personalised education possible, GESS will be adopting a data-driven approach to give our faculty insights on…
Parent Services Enhancement
Callout to GESS parents – as key members of our closely knitted community, you are not forgotten in…
Schoolwide Service & Sustainability Programme
Having made Singapore our home for more than 50 years, GESS has been dedicated to connecting with and…
Head of Swimming Ivan Bunakov – New Chapter, Same Ambition and Drive
With years of competitive swimming and coaching under his belt, Coach Ivan – as he is affectionately called…
Enhancing School-to-Family Communications
As we engage in a comprehensive assessment of our communication channels, we are actively seeking in-depth stakeholder feedback…
Improving Parent-facing Processes
At GESS, we understand parents have their share of administrative work to handle. To reduce and simplify this…
Swim Programme Milestones and What’s Next
We review the milestones of our swim programme from the past year and find out from Coach Ivan…
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Get To Know Jason Hoppner, Director of Operations and Customer Experience
Jason came onboard GESS in AY2023/2024 as Director of Operations and Customer Experience. This role at GESS is…
Middle Management Team Restructured, To Best Support Our Students
Over the past few years, we have worked on creating a more cohesive middle management structure across the…
Visible Learning and Teaching
GESS had the pleasure of having John Hattie, who shared his team’s educational expertise with our dedicated teachers…
GESS – A Great Place To Work
GESS has been certified as a “Great Place To Work” (GPTW) after receiving an overwhelming participation rate from staff in the GPTW survey.
Award-Winning BeyondClassrooms Programme
The BeyondClassrooms programme at GESS is a comprehensive approach to education that seeks to extend learning beyond the…
Annual Safeguarding Training For Staff
At the beginning of every academic year, staff and faculty members convene for our annual safeguarding training, kickstarting the year’s series of related training.
Child Protection Curriculum Training
Before the summer break, GESS hosted the Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum Training, facilitated by Australian trainers and attended by participants from 9 international schools across several countries.
GESS Wildcats Launch
In a stride towards unity and sporting brilliance, GESS announces a new chapter in its competitive sports journey – the birth of a captivating sports logo – the GESS Wildcats.
Enhancement of Campus Amenities
Throughout the summer break, GESS was busy enhancing on-campus amenities for the safety of our GESS community.
Preschool
GESS Parent Academy x Learning Languages for Preschool-Aged Children
At GESS, we believe that parents and guardians are key members in our partnership for our children’s education….
A Peek Into Preschool Sports Lesson
GESS is committed to cultivating a love for sports in students, starting from the little ones! Not only…
Pre-Primary Students Learn About Plastic Recycling
GESS is committed to doing our part for the environment – with many student-led and student-centric initiatives in…
Getting Recognised for Putting Our Students at the Heart of What We Do
Right in the first semester of this school year, GESS received two accolades, in HoneyKids Asia’s Singapore Education…
Preschool Swim Programme
GESS’ swim programme and competitive swim team have been making their mark – but did you know that…
High Quality Teaching & Learning For a Data-driven School
Better learning outcomes for our students are at the very core of what we do at GESS. By…
Limitless Learning Plan – Join our Principal on this journey!
GESS’ strategic 5-year Limitless Learning Plan is an embodiment of our commitment to fostering boundless growth, enabling learners…
Preschool Student Support & Wellbeing Team
GESS takes a whole community approach to student wellbeing, including partnering with our families. Pivoted on our school’s…
New Preschool First Aid Station
GESS is pleased to unveil a new and dedicated Preschool First Aid Station, located at C112. This brings the total number of first aid stations on-campus to 3 – the other 2 located at K210 and H201.
Bilingual Option in Preschool
At GESS, children have the opportunity to attend a bilingual class from the age of two and thus start their school journey preparing them with the best prerequisites.
The Wonders of Nature In Outdoor Education
Our Preschool Educator Agisa Abdulla was recently certified as a Forest School Leader. Hear from Agisa on this interesting approach to education.
Primary School
BeyondClassrooms Visit to Marina Barrage
Our Grade 4 learners made a trip to Marina Barrage and were brought on a guided tour around…
Building a Strong Foundation in Writing From Young
From this school year, a new Writing Extension Programme has been added for the European Section Primary School….
Visible Learning – Why, What & How Students Are Learning
Our primary students are being introduced to visible learning practices that are supporting their learning processes and understanding…
High Quality Teaching & Learning For a Data-driven School
Better learning outcomes for our students are at the very core of what we do at GESS. By…
Educators at GESS – Empowering Students for Tomorrow’s World
Our teachers and staff are the pillars of support to ensure all students at GESS are empowered to…
Limitless Learning Plan – Join our Principal on this journey!
GESS’ strategic 5-year Limitless Learning Plan is an embodiment of our commitment to fostering boundless growth, enabling learners…
Marvels of Creative Arts & Music
Did you know that art and music in early childhood education impact cognitive development and increase self-esteem? The…
Proficiency In Multiple Languages
At GESS, we pride ourselves on languages being a major part of our DNA, with over 70 languages…
New Music Course and Instruments in Grade 5
From AY 2023/24 our our Grade 5 children next year can enjoy one more music course and more instruments to choose from.
New Dutch Mother Tongue Programme
From August 2023, GESS has launched an integrated Dutch Mother Tongue Programme in the Primary School European Section. Students can enjoy daily Dutch Mother Tongue lessons of 45 minutes each during regular school hours.
Middle School
GET TO KNOW GESS – Travis Klump, Director of Middle School, European Section
GESS welcomes Travis onboard the school management team this school year. Travis brings with him over 14 years…
Extensive Variety of Electives for Middle School Students
At GESS, we believe in ensuring our students get access to the widest suite of learning opportunities –…
Educational Technology Aid for Grade 6
With the School Owned Device initiative extended to Grade 6 from this school year, an accompanying support has…
Junior Engineer Academy (JIA) In Action!
Did you know that GESS is the first school outside of Europe accepted into the esteemed Junior Engineer…
School Owned Devices In Middle School
Marking a first in GESS Middle School, we have been preparing for our School Owned Device initiative across…
High Quality Teaching & Learning For a Data-driven School
Better learning outcomes for our students are at the very core of what we do at GESS. By…
GESS BeyondClassrooms in CASE Currents Magazine
The GESS BeyondClassrooms Programme won a Silver Medal in Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)’s Circle…
Limitless Learning Plan – Join our Principal on this journey!
GESS’ strategic 5-year Limitless Learning Plan is an embodiment of our commitment to fostering boundless growth, enabling learners…
Enhanced University Counselling Programme
GESS’ career and university counselling team has been partnering many corporate and educational entities to organise mock interviews,…
Marvels of Creative Arts & Music
Did you know that art and music in early childhood education impact cognitive development and increase self-esteem? The…
Continued Homeroom Teacher Support for Grade 6
From AY2023-2024, to give them the best social-emotional and academic support through this phase, homeroom teachers will continue to be their beacon of support through Semester 1 in Grade 6.
High School
Environmental Design Talk for Grade 10 Students
Our Grade 10 students convened for a talk by leading architecture firm WOHA, learning about environmental design as…
Enhanced Coaching & Mentoring Programme
At GESS, we aim to develop and foster a growth mindset in all our students, helping them become…
University Counselling – Guiding Our High School Students To Their Possibilities Ahead
At GESS, we know what the future holds can be both exciting and daunting. Our University and Career…
Student-first Campus – New Developments To Serve Our Community Better
Over the summer break in 2024, GESS embarked on a series of campus developments to better support our…
Designed For Students, By Students – Student Lounge cum University & Career Counselling Centre
With the start of AY2024/25, GESS high school students would have started hanging out at one more haunt…
Empowering Opportunities For GESS Students
GESS celebrates all our students’ talents and abilities. The Limitless Learning Plan helps professionalise and expand the programmes…
High Quality Teaching & Learning For a Data-driven School
Better learning outcomes for our students are at the very core of what we do at GESS. By…
GESS BeyondClassrooms Programme Presents… International Women’s Day Fireside Chat
On 14 March 2024, GESS hosted a fireside chat featuring extraordinary women who’ve carved paths of impact in…
GESS BeyondClassrooms in CASE Currents Magazine
The GESS BeyondClassrooms Programme won a Silver Medal in Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)’s Circle…
Limitless Learning Plan – Join our Principal on this journey!
GESS’ strategic 5-year Limitless Learning Plan is an embodiment of our commitment to fostering boundless growth, enabling learners…
New Career Counselling Centre
As part of additional support for GESS high school students, a new Career Counselling Centre is in the…
Enhanced University Counselling Programme
GESS’ career and university counselling team has been partnering many corporate and educational entities to organise mock interviews,…
New IB Careers Programme
At GESS, we believe in availing the best and all possible opportunities to prepare our students for their…
Lion City University Fair 2023
GESS wrapped up September with another edition of the Lion City Tour University Fair. With representatives from over…
Swim Programme – The Next Phase
Our GESS swim team and programme have been very vibrant, but this is hardly the end! Anticipate more…
Improvements to Football Field Infrastructure
Our GESS football field is highly utilised and supports many student and partner activities. As part of ongoing…
Sheltered Outdoor Fitness Zone
Our purpose-built campus constantly goes through spatial review, to better utilise and refresh existing spaces. One of our…
New Climbing Wall
At GESS, our students benefit from an all-rounded education and campus life. In our expanding suite of sport…
Electric School Buses Project
GESS will work with our bus partner to steadily transition towards sustainable transportation options for our students.
Developing a Decarbonization Roadmap
Together with our school community, we will develop a 5-year decarbonisation pathway towards sustainability goals and identify industry…
Better & More Sports Facilities
With our sports offerings primed to be a bigger, better suite of choices for students, expect our sports…
More Experts Coaching Our Sporting Talents
Along with campus facilities enhancements and more programme offerings in sports, we are beefing up our coaching team…
Arts Partnerships & Collaborations
We know we have many talented students in GESS across the spectrum of creative, visual and performing arts….
Schoolwide Approach to Safeguarding
A schoolwide approach to safeguarding based on international best practices will be in place, embracing established safeguarding curriculum…
The Importance of Homeroom Teachers
Homeroom teachers have always played an important role in GESS, being the constant beacon of support for many…
Schoolwide STEM Programme
At GESS, we are always looking for and developing new opportunities for our students, believing that such exposure…
New EdTech Hub
You would have noticed enhancements and changes to our campus, even though it’s only been a few years…
Sports Offering Enhancements
If you have not already heard, GESS announced a new chapter in our competitive sports journey – the…
International Standards for Student Wellbeing Programmes
At GESS, we believe students who are happy, supported and have a sense of belonging in our community…
An Enhanced Schoolwide Education Strategy – Optimising Individual Learning
At GESS, how students learn is no less important than what they learn. A schoolwide approach to personalised…
Outdoor Learning School Concept for Preschool
Situated within walking distance to Dairy Farm Nature Park, GESS makes good use of our strategic location to…
New Arts Hub
When GESS moved to our current purpose-built campus in 2018, we had already factored in room and flexibility…
A Bigger Stage for Students in Creative Arts
A well-rounded education at GESS includes, among others, exploring creative arts. This will be integrated as part of…
Language Exchange Programme
For a school with over 70 languages spoken in our community, what more can we do to cultivate…
Core Language Enhancement Programme
GESS is proud of our languages being a major part of the school’s DNA, with over 70 being…
Cultivating Our Gifted and Talented
GESS believes that students can excel not only academically but also in other areas of their life. To…
Getting Parent Services Processes ISO-certified
Building upon the review and improvement of our parent-facing processes, GESS is committed to obtaining ISO certifications to…
New Parent Reception Areas
Parents are an integral part of our GESS community, spending significant time on campus through the year. Parents…