Last week, we celebrated the wonder of storytelling during Book Week, an annual event that ignites our students' love for reading. The highlight was of course the Book Week Parade, where our students dressed up as their favourite book characters bringing these to life!
Our wonderful teachers brought stories to life through read-aloud sessions in English, German, and Spanish—sharing the joy of reading and celebrating cultures from around the world.
Throughout the week, our Primary School students took part in literacy-rich activities designed to nurture their love for reading. Each child also received a special “Book Recommendations” booklet, filled with exciting suggestions. We can’t wait to see what new stories they’ll discover next!
book week
Letzte Woche haben wir den Zauber des Geschichtenerzählens im Rahmen der Book Week gefeiert – eine jährliche Veranstaltung, die die Lesefreude unserer SchülerInnen entfacht.
Der Höhepunkt war natürlich die Book Week Parade, bei der unsere SchülerIinnen als ihre Lieblingsbuchfiguren verkleidet erschienen und diese kreativ zum Leben erweckten!
Unsere wunderbaren LehrerInnen erweckten Geschichten zum Leben durch Vorlesestunden auf Englisch, Deutsch und Spanisch und teilten die Freude am Lesen und feierten dabei Kulturen aus aller Welt.
Im Laufe der Woche nahmen unsere Grund-schülerinnen an vielfältigen, lesefördernden Aktivitäten teil, die ihre Freude am Lesen stärken sollen. Jedes Kind erhielt außerdem ein besonderes „Buch-Empfehlungen“-Heft, gefüllt mit spannenden Vorschlägen. Wir sind schon gespannt, welche neuen Geschichten sie als Nächstes entdecken werden!
book week
doughnuts for dads
We had a wonderful time celebrating Father’s Day at school last week!
The dads received a warmly welcome on the school grounds and were invited to enjoy a coffee or tea, and a doughnut with their child. It was fantastic to see so many dads join us, and there was a wonderful sense of community in the air.
After some mingling and fun photos at our photo booth, the dads headed into the classrooms for a special creative activity. Using acrylic markers, they designed their very own mugs alongside their children — a keepsake that is sure to become a favourite choice for the morning coffee for years to come!
It was wonderful to see the creativity, laughter, and special connections between dads and their children. There were smiling faces everywhere and we can’t wait to celebrate together again next year!
Father’s Day Celebration
Mit großer Freude haben wir den Vatertag an der GISS gefeiert.
Die Väter wurden herzlich begrüßt und eingeladen, zusammen mit ihren Kindern bei einer Tasse Kaffee oder Tee leckere Doughnuts zu genießen. Es war wunderbar, so viele Väter versammelt zu sehen – die gemeinschaftliche Stimmung war überall spürbar.
Nach etwas Plauderei und lustigen Fotos an unserer Fotowand ging es für die Väter in die Klassenräume zu einer besonderen kreativen Aktion. Mit Acrylmarkern gestalteten sie gemeinsam mit ihren Kindern ihre ganz persönliche Tasse – ein Erinnerungsstück, das sicher noch viele Jahre lang der liebste Begleiter beim Morgenkaffee sein wird!
Es war wunderbar, die Kreativität, das Lachen und die besonderen Momente zwischen den Vätern und ihren Kindern zu erleben. Überall waren strahlende Gesichter zu sehen – wir freuen uns jetzt schon darauf, im nächsten Jahr wieder gemeinsam zu feiern!
doughnuts for dads
wir feiern vatertag
On the 27th of August, a team of GISS athletes travelled to Sydney Olympic Park to compete in the IPSHA Athletics Carnival.
With over 1,000 students from across NSW in attendance, our GISS representatives held their own across a range of track and field events, demonstrating strength, skill, and sportsmanship. Several students brought home ribbons in the track events, showing how competitive our team was on the day.
A special mention to Arelie from Year 4, who qualified for the CIS carnival for both the 800m and 1500m - a fantastic achievement. Amazing efforts from all participants and we are already looking forward to next year's carnival!
IPSHA ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
On the 5th of September, Year 4 student Arelie proudly represented GISS and IPSHA at the CIS Athletics Carnival held at Sydney Olympic Park. Taking on two challenging events—the 800m and 1500m—Arelie placed an impressive 3rd in the 800m and 4th in the 1500m.
Her outstanding performance has earned her a spot at the NSWPSSA Championships in October, where she will represent CIS and compete against the top school-aged athletes from both public and private schools across New South Wales.
What an incredible achievement—congratulations, Arelie, and best of luck at the state championships! We’re cheering you on all the way!
Arelie Races Ahead to State Championships!
Senior Choir & IPSHA CONCERT
What a Night to Remember!
Tuesday evening at Sydney Town Hall was an unforgettable experience for our students, who absolutely shone on stage at the IPSHA Performing Arts Festival.
From early morning to late evening, our students demonstrated incredible patience, resilience, and self-control as they navigated a long day of travel, rehearsals, and preparations. From managing nerves and hunger to fixing hair and shoelaces under the heat of stage lights, they rose to every challenge with grace and determination.
The joy and pride on their faces after the performance said it all. They truly earned the applause! Their hard work, including many sacrificed lunchtimes, paid off in a performance they can be incredibly proud of.
A heartfelt thank you to all the parents and carers for your ongoing support, and a special mention to Klemens Pedarnig for generously assisting throughout the day and evening.
At the end of August, two of our talented Year 5 students, Hiro and Marc, took part in the Robocup Rescue Line competition. We’re thrilled to share that their team placed second overall, earning them a spot in the national finals!
Throughout the competition, participants must work independently—no outside help is allowed with programming or debugging. Hiro and Marc demonstrated their strong problem-solving skills and a clear understanding of their robot’s design and coding.
Congratulations to both students on this fantastic achievement!
Year 5 Students Qualify for Robocup Nationals!
