GISS Nachrichten

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 to...

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...

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...

Dear all, What a great Christmas Market weekend we had this year! 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...

Are you a high achiever who loves learning? If you are currently in Year 10 studying at GISS or at another school, you could be our next IB Diploma scholar! Tell us about your future learning goals, why you want to study for the (IB) Diploma at GISS, and how...

Our famous GISS Christmas Market is back! Fri, 18 Aug 5 - 9pm  &  Sat, 19 Aug 4 - 9pm 2023 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.  ...

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...