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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...

We are proud to share our new promotional video, which premiered at the German Film Festival in Sydney earlier this month and was viewed by all students at our school assembly last Friday. A very big thank you to all students, parents and staff who participated, with a special thank...

IA (Internal Assessment) Week was an intensive week of learning for our Year12 students as they worked around the clock to complete their Science experiments, ensuring to gather enough workable data for their chosen exploration. The students also worked with their teachers to refine their data and calculations in Maths,...

In the final week of Term 1, Years 11 and 12 IB visual art students visited the ART EXPRESS exhibition at the AGNSW. The first ever ARTEXPRESS exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales was held in 1983. The exhibition is still going strong, and it is often...

For the first time, the Goethe-Institut invited everyone to enjoy German culture in all its diversity at their premises at Woollahra. GISS was also celebrating the day and offered activities for young and old including a “Lese & Bastelstunde” and an information stand. The highlight was the performance of our...