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🎉 We are thrilled to announce the exceptional performance of our Year 11 students in the I/GCSE exams for the academic year 2022/23! Our students achieved a 100% pass rate, with an impressive 95% of grades at A*/A for the CIE and 9 – 7 for Edexcel which is equivalent to its highest grades. In an extraordinary achievement, the following students attained straight A*s (or equivalent in Edexcel) in all their I/GCSE subjects: Ryan, Edith, Emily, Giovanna, Naaisha, Julian, Alysha, Amie, Andria, Rachael, Tanusha, Mengyang, Chloe, Ava and Nathan A special shoutout to our dedicated teachers and support staff for their tireless efforts in preparing our students for success. Congratulations to all! 🎓🌟 #GSIS #GermanSwissInternationalSchool #InternationalSchool #HongKong #EducationalExcellence

🎉 We are thrilled to announce the exceptional performance of our Year 11 students in the I/GCSE exams for the academic year 2022/23! Our students achieved a 100% pass rate, with an impressive 95% of grades at A*/A for the CIE and 9 – 7 for Edexcel which is equivalent to its highest grades. In an extraordinary achievement, the following students attained straight A*s (or equivalent in Edexcel) in all their I/GCSE subjects: Ryan, Edith, Emily, Giovanna, Naaisha, Julian, Alysha, Amie, Andria, Rachael, Tanusha, Mengyang, Chloe, Ava and Nathan

A special shoutout to our dedicated teachers and support staff for their tireless efforts in preparing our students for success. Congratulations to all! 🎓🌟

#GSIS #GermanSwissInternationalSchool #InternationalSchool #HongKong #EducationalExcellence ...

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GSIS Gazette – Issue #59

17th September 2021

Dear Parents

The Gazette is intended to provide essential information to parents and secondary students.  It was introduced in August 2019 to reduce information overload and the high volume of emails which parents were receiving - a challenge we all face in this digital age.

It has been designed to be a short, snappy newsletter with organised content areas so that readers can quickly find what is of interest and relevant to them each week.  Over the past two years, we have received many positive comments about using this communication channel as a way of sharing vital information and one of the key elements of the GSIS Gazette is the regularity.  We know that many of our parents look forward to receiving it and are eager to be informed about what is happening schoolwide at GSIS, as well as hearing weekly updates from the Principal, Managing Director and other members of the Senior Management Team.

As our readers, we would like to ask for your feedback and suggestions so please help us by completing the one minute survey below.

Complete Survey

We look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards

Suzannah Denness
Director of Advancement

CONTENTS

Principal's Column

Dear Parents

Over the past four weeks, I’ve talked about my transition into my new role and my key reflections on the school.  This week, I would like to focus on Higher Education in Germany by looking at the advantages Germany has to offer to international students.  In the next issue, I’ll be sharing the great opportunities that Swiss universities offer.

We all know that GSIS is rightly proud of our outstanding record of achieving university success in both streams, with a high proportion of our students going on to elite universities in the UK, US and Hong Kong.  Choosing the right university for your child can seem overwhelming and university rankings can often play a leading role in the decision-making process for students and their families but, of course, there are numerous criteria which shape the university selection.  There is a lot to consider at the beginning of a student’s journey to university and I hope you find the university facts about further study in Germany interesting.

THE BENEFITS OF A GERMAN UNIVERSITY

Excellent Faculty Staff and a World-Class Education

Motivated and dedicated staff are prerequisites for our highly successful further education programmes in Germany.  Universities seek to attract and retain highly qualified and committed people in research, teaching and innovation.  This gives a holistic, research-based learning approach with a culture of critical thinking and open dialogue which, in turn, creates excellent career opportunities for graduates.

Internationally Recognised Degrees Taught in English

All students study towards an internationally recognised degree, such as Bachelors, Masters or PhD and at many universities, you can study in English if your German language skills are not advanced or fluent.

No Tuition Fees and Free Public Transport Travel

University education in Germany is mainly state-funded and is therefore free of charge to both German and international students alike, regardless of their origin.

Like Hong Kong, Germany is proud of its excellent, safe and efficient public transport system and another true advantage to life as a student studying in Germany is that you will receive a travel card for free whilst at university.

Studying and Living in Germany

Studying in Germany is a great opportunity to explore all aspects of life in Germany and Europe.  Germany has long been a vibrantly diverse society and of close to 82.8 million people, nearly 11 million of them hold a foreign passport meaning that approximately one-fifth of the people living in Germany have foreign roots.  This makes it a cosmopolitan, culturally diverse and attractive country for many.

Of course, with the many parks and green spaces in neighbourhoods, as well as the mountain ranges, outdoor life, especially hiking, cycling, and skiing, are popular activities so students will find a lot to fill their spare time.  Most German cities also have lively arts scenes, as well as theatres, cinemas, and nightlife which are all part of student life in Germany.

Staying in Germany after Graduation

Once graduated, the law allows international graduates to stay in Germany for an additional 18 months to seek employment. Looking beyond that, as one of the strongest economies in the world, Germany is internationally active and offers an extensive range of contact and career opportunities on the global market.

For further information, please visit our updated University Guidance website page.  The team’s expertise allows them to provide support and resources tailored to each student to give them the best possible chance of succeeding in their ambitions wherever around the world they choose to study.

As always, I wish you and your family a lovely weekend.

Best regards

Dr Dirk Bennhardt
Principal
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Community Committee

Summer’s Dumplings

Our resident chef, Summer Ni, taught the GSIS community how to make her childhood favourite dumplings on Wednesday evening. We learned all her tips and tricks to make our dumplings extra delicious and picture perfect! The recipe is below, for those of you who would like to make these at home, along with some photos of the mouthwatering end results.

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Schoolwide News

University Guidance: Upcoming Events (External)
73rd Hong Kong Speech Festival

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German International Stream

Kindergarten Corner

Dear Parents

Wellbeing  - Healthy Minds & Healthy Bodies

The first of our “Wellbeing Weeks” has ended, and the main emphasis was on emotions. Our Class Teachers and School Counsellors worked hand in hand with your children on how to express their feelings and on how to perceive and interpret  the feelings of others.

Equally, learning to express our emotions aligned with our cultural values while still attending to our needs and feelings can be helpful both for ourselves and our relationship with others. Why not role model this at home in a playful way to allow your child opportunities to express their feelings.

Wellbeing is not only about one's feelings but also about a healthy body and therefore this week's highlight was the Puppet Show “Healthy Snack” which the children enjoyed very much.

We strongly recommend improving eating habits at home to promote health, reduce the risk of disease, and reduce being overweight and obese. Children need to consume foods and beverages that are packed with nutrients and keep away from fast foods containing sugar and refined grains. 

Library - the start of borrowing books

The children have been very excited to choose and take home their first Library book this week. Please be reminded that your child needs to return the current borrowed book to take home a new book next Library lesson.  

Upper Respiratory Tract Infection/Influenza-like Illness

Several Kindergartens in Hong Kong have reported an increasing number of URTI or Influenza-like illness amongst their students, and as a result, these schools had to undergo compulsory COVID-19 testing. In order to keep our students safe and healthy, we urge you to leave your child/children at home to rest if they show any symptoms of URTI or Influenza-like illness. Kindly refer to PFL Campus School Nurse, Charlotte Chan’s letter for more details.

We wish you a nice weekend and a Happy Mid-Autumn Festival

Sophie Burdel
Head of Kindergarten
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Eileen Mah
Deputy Head of Kindergarten and Deputy Child Protection Officer Pok Fu Lam Campus
Email

Departmental News and Announcements

Pok Fu Lam Campus – Upper Respiratory Tract Infection/Influenza-like Illness

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Primary Corner

No news this week - we are enjoying having a typical school week!

We wish you all a relaxing weekend and, on Tuesday night, a bright Mid-Autumn Festival. Maybe you will enjoy a walk with your kids with some lanterns - which are symbolic beacons that light people's path to prosperity and good fortune - and eat some Moon cake.

On Wednesday, the students can sleep in and recover from a long night out, it is a public holiday, and school is off.

Priska Erni
Head of German Primary Department
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Inga Riedel-Narayan
Deputy Head of German Primary Department
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Departmental News and Announcements

No updates / announcements this week.

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Secondary Corner

Departmental News and Announcements

Art trip K11 and K12

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English International Stream

From Head of Stream

Dear Parents

Secondary Department Discovery Week 2021

Later today all students in Years 9 to 11 will receive a link to the School’s Discovery Week website that outlines the trips and activities for this year’s experiential learning programme.

Parents of students in Years 7 & 8 will receive separate emails about the trips for their year groups.

Year 7 and their teachers will be going on three day trips organised by The Hutong, an experienced educational tour company. Each class will have one experience each day and rotate through the others. The first experience is a Hike Through History around Hong Kong’s WW2 sites and students will meet some engaging characters along the way with a story to tell, during the second experience they will kayak through the mangroves of Tai Mei Tuk and the third day they will visit an urban farm (further details on the website). All students will travel as a class group as we intend these excursions will provide a valuable shared experience that will strengthen the bonds between these students.

Year 8 will also be going on class trips organised by The Hutong and their experiences will include a walk starting from the 400-year old Wu Kau Tang village and then along the coastline of Yan Chau Tong Marine park, for the next experience students will be coasteering at the edges of Clearwater Bay Country Park navigating the coastline by staying as close to the waterline as possible and the third experience will be Dialogue in the Dark, a series of experiential activities and discussions with community partners who work with and advocate for people with disabilities.

Years 9, 10 & 11 will have the choice of the following activities either in school or in Hong Kong

In-school Activities

 Hong Kong Trips
ALBA Basketball The Great GSIS Bake-Off
Chinese Handicrafts Horse-riding at Lo Wu Saddle Club
CSI Forensics Kitesurfing
Debating & Public Speaking PADI Scuba Diving
GSIS Make@Thon Sailing at Middle Island
Painting & Printing Exploring the Lantau Trails
Sewing & Batik Wakeboarding
Video Editting Wild Wonder Walks on Lamma
Woodwork

We hope there is something for everybody.

Preferences will be recorded on SchoolsBuddy, which will remain open until 10 am on Tuesday 21st September.

If anyone has a question please contact me directly smisso-veness@gsis.edu.hk

Have a great week!

Simon Misso-Veness
Deputy Principal / Head of English International Stream
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Kindergarten Corner

Dear Parents

Wellbeing  - Healthy Minds & Healthy Bodies

The first of our “Wellbeing Weeks” has ended, and the main emphasis was on emotions. Our Class Teachers and School Counsellors worked hand in hand with your children on how to express their feelings and on how to perceive and interpret  the feelings of others.

Equally, learning to express our emotions aligned with our cultural values while still attending to our needs and feelings can be helpful both for ourselves and our relationship with others. Why not role model this at home in a playful way to allow your child opportunities to express their feelings.

Wellbeing is not only about one's feelings but also about a healthy body and therefore this week's highlight was the Puppet Show “Healthy Snack” which the children enjoyed very much.

We strongly recommend improving eating habits at home to promote health, reduce the risk of disease, and reduce being overweight and obese. Children need to consume foods and beverages that are packed with nutrients and keep away from fast foods containing sugar and refined grains. 

Library - the start of borrowing books

The children have been very excited to choose and take home their first Library book this week. Please be reminded that your child needs to return the current borrowed book to take home a new book next Library lesson.  

Upper Respiratory Tract Infection/Influenza-like Illness

Several Kindergartens in Hong Kong have reported an increasing number of URTI or Influenza-like illness amongst their students, and as a result, these schools had to undergo compulsory COVID-19 testing. In order to keep our students safe and healthy, we urge you to leave your child/children at home to rest if they show any symptoms of URTI or Influenza-like illness. Kindly refer to PFL Campus School Nurse, Charlotte Chan’s letter for more details.

We wish you a nice weekend and a Happy Mid-Autumn Festival

Sophie Burdel
Head of Kindergarten
Email
Eileen Mah
Deputy Head of Kindergarten and Deputy Child Protection Officer Pok Fu Lam Campus
Email

Departmental News and Announcements

Pok Fu Lam Campus – Upper Respiratory Tract Infection/Influenza-like Illness

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Primary Corner

Dear Parents

No news this week - we are enjoying having a typical school week!

We wish you all a relaxing weekend and, on Tuesday night, a bright Mid-Autumn Festival. Maybe you will enjoy a walk with your kids and some lanterns - which are symbolic beacons that light people's path to prosperity and good fortune - and eat some Moon cake.

On Wednesday, the students can sleep in and recover from a long night out, it is a public holiday, and school is off.

Kim Cunningham
Head of English Primary Department
Email
Donna Morley
Deputy Head of English Primary Department
Email

Departmental News and Announcements

No updates / announcements this week.


Looking for what's been going on in class this week?

EPD: Year 1EPD: Year 2EPD: Year 3EPD: Year 4EPD: Year 5EPD: Year 6EPD: MandarinEPD: DaFEPD: PEEPD: MusicEPD: ArtEPD: Library

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Secondary Corner

Departmental News and Announcements

No updates / announcements this week.

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Student Achievements

Junior Tennis Champion
Pianist Distinction

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Wellbeing Corner

Remember, you are flawsome! Happy mid-autumn festival.
With best wishes from,
Your School Counsellors




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Highlights of the Week

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