ib art exhibition at eramboo
Artists Iago, Mungo, Lina, Emma, Rosa und Jannis with Art Teacher Melinda Jordi
In the final week of Term 3 and as part of the final week's program of our Year 12 students, the Visual Arts students presented their annual art exhibition at the beautiful Eramboo Art Space located in the middle of the bush at Terrey Hills. The six students curated their own body of work resulting in a a diverse and inspiring echibition. These artworks represent the culmination of two years of artistic exploration, critical reflection and creative development and showcased a wide range of media, concepts and individual artistic voices.
A big thank you goes to Visual Art teacher Melinda Jordi, for her unwavering guidance and encouragement, and to our IB Coordinator Simone Hessling for her ongoing support throughout the students’ artistic journeys.
This annual exhibition is not only a highlight of our school calendar but also an important milestone for our students — a celebration of their creativity, growth, and accomplishments.
IB KUNSTAUSSTELLUNG BEI eramboo
KünstlerInnen Iago, Mungo, Lina, Emma, Rosa und Jannis mit Kunstlehrerin Melinda Jordi
In der letzten Woche des dritten Terms und im Rahmen des Abschlussprogramms der 12. Klasse präsentierten die Kunst-SchülerInnen ihre jährliche Kunstausstellung im wunderschönen Eramboo Art Space, idyllisch gelegen mitten im Buschland von Terrey Hills.
Die sechs SchülerInnen kuratierten ihre Werke eigenständig und schufen so eine vielfältige und inspirierende Ausstellung. Die gezeigten Arbeiten sind das Ergebnis von zwei Jahren intensiver künstlerischer Auseinandersetzung, kritischer Reflexion und kreativer Entwicklung. Sie spiegeln eine große Bandbreite an Medien, Konzepten und individuellen künstlerischen Ausdrucksformen wider.
Ein besonderer Dank gilt der Kunstlehrerin Melinda Jordi für ihre unermüdliche Unterstützung und Ermutigung sowie unserer IB-Koordinatorin Simone Hessling für ihre kontinuierliche Begleitung der SchülerInnen.
Diese jährliche Ausstellung ist nicht nur ein Höhepunkt in unserem Schulkalender, sondern auch ein bedeutender Meilenstein für unsere SchülerInnen – eine Feier ihrer Kreativität, persönlichen Entwicklung und ihrer Leistungen.
IB SHOWCASE
In the final week of Term 3, the IB students hosted their annual IB Showcase. The IB Showcase is a meaningful learning experience for our graduating class and plays a key role in deepening the school community’s understanding of IB expectations and academic standards and a source of inspiration for the next generation of lifelong learners.
This year, our Year 12 students presented highlights from their two-year IB journey. Through timelines, subject overviews, and displays of their work, they reflected on their academic and personal growth. The showcase included a gallery walk, where parents and students from Years 8 to 11 explored subject-specific displays and the IB Core components.
A Q&A session followed, giving Year 10 and 11 students the opportunity to ask questions about the challenges, insights, and experiences encountered throughout the IB. We were also honoured to welcome back Axel, who graduated last year and who shared his first-hand experiences both during and after the IB—offering valuable guidance and encouragement to our future graduates.
ib students vs giss teachers - basket ball game
In the very first IB students vs teachers basket ball game, the students went head-to-head with the teachers in an intense game - and with a close score of 28:26 the students claimed victory!
Everyone gave their all - both the players on the court as well as the audience who cheered on both teams. It was truly a fun event and hopefully will be a new tradition for the Year 12s' last week of school.
Die IB-SchülerInnen und Lehrkräften lieferten sich bei ihrem allerersten Basketballspiel ein spannendes Duell – und mit einem knappen Ergebnis von 28:26 holten sich die SchülerInnen den Sieg!
Alle gaben ihr Bestes – sowohl die SpielerInnen auf dem Platz als auch das Publikum, das beide Teams anfeuerte. Es war ein wirklich unterhaltsames Event, das hoffentlich zu einer neuen Tradition für die letzte Schulwoche der 12. Klasse wird.
annual ib students vs staff soccer game
This year, the students reclaimed the trophy in a very exciting showdown that had the whole crowd on their feet! There were loud cheers for both teams, but it was clear who ruled the field – the students dominated with an impressive 4:1 victory over the staff.
Better luck next year, teachers!
In diesem Jahr holten sich die SchülerInnen der 12. Klasse in einem sehr spannenden Showdown, der das gesamte Publikum begeisterte, den Pokal zurück! Beide Teams wurden lautstark angefeuert, aber es war klar, wer das Spielfeld beherrschte – die SchülerInnen dominierten mit einem beeindruckenden 4:1-Sieg über die Lehrer.
Viel Glück im nächsten Jahr, liebe Lehrer!
last day of school for year 12 - LETZTER SCHULTAG FÜR KLASSE 12
Dear Year 12, Our class of 2025!
It has been a true privilege to see you grow into resilient, curious, and compassionate young people.
The IB journey has asked much of you, and you have met each challenge with courage, determination, and heart — always lifting one another and showing what community really means.
As you finish this chapter of your story, we hope the next one begins with the same enthusiasm and joy you have shared with our school community.
Carry with you the friendships, the lessons, and the confidence you’ve built here at GISS — they will serve you for life.
Once more: congratulations, Class of 2025! We are so proud of you. - Frau Hessling
On Friday 17th October, four GISS students were privileged to attend a special ceremony at the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) celebrating the top achieving students in the ‘Schools Sharemarket Game’.
Year 9 and 10 Social Science students began trading in August, some joined with classmates to create a syndicate, while others chose to trade on their own (while still being a syndicate). Each syndicate started with $50,000 virtual cash with which they are able to buy from 300 ASX-listed companies, 60 ETFs, and 5 LICs. Over the course of 10 weeks, they have made strategic trading decisions based on real-time market conditions, complete with live prices and brokerage fees.
Year 10 student, Neo, climbed to 35th out of the 17,832 syndicates competing from schools all across Australia, raising his portfolio to
around $15,000. As a result of this sensational effort, Neo and three Year 11 GISS students chosen from the IB Economics class were invited to a “Ringing of the bell” ceremony and information session at the ASX in Martin Place.
Australian Securities Exchange Visit
Students from some of the top-ranking syndicates were part of the ceremony, representing a range of Sydney schools, with a group even travelling down from Byron Bay High School.
The Market board was explained to the group before the bell was rung to open the market and then we were treated to a question and answer session from one of the many ASX experts who were on hand with all the answers.
With the knowledge gained we are hopeful to do even better next year in the Schools Sharemarket Game! - Stefan Hendry
The Creativity, Activity, Service Program is one of the core components of the IB Diploma Program.
All IB students have to be involved in creative, physical and service experiences, and projects in a local, national or international context for at least 18 months. The CAS Program is about the education of the IB students beyond the classroom and the emphasis is on learning by doing.
It encourages students to share their energies and talents while developing awareness, concern, and the ability to work cooperatively with others.
We regularly feature various experiences and projects in the Gutenberg Post to provide insight to our school community what CAS Experiences and CAS Projects our IB students are involved with.
Ulrike Miehle, CAS Coordinator
CREATIVITY ACTIVITY SERVICE PROGRAM
