A Word from the Principal
Dear Students, Parents and Colleagues
During the last few weeks we were very fortunate to have so many wonderful events in our school: We celebrated the first GSIS Family Oktoberfest which was very well perceived by all guests. Our youngest students celebrated Lantern Festival and together with their parents and teachers they proudly carried their handmade lanterns.
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Making Milestones
Dear students, dear colleagues and dear parents
The first weeks of the new school year are already behind us and an enjoyable routine has started for all again. Meanwhile, we had in our school community very unique, important and wonderful events: the visit of the Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs to present the quality label “Excellent German School Abroad” to our school and the opening of our new campus in Wan Chai.
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Welcome to School Year 2012-13
Dear students, colleagues and parents,
It is my pleasure to welcome you to school year 2012/2013 after the long summer break. I hope you were all able to spend much time with your families and friends and enjoy a wide range of experiences.
This new school year poses many challenges for us as a school community.
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Moving Mount Tai
There is a Chinese saying, ”When people are of one mind and heart they can move Mount Tai.“ In the eight years that I have had the privilege of leading GSIS, we may not have moved Mount Tai (nor the Peak for that matter) but as I look back, I marvel at how much we have achieved together, and I am deeply grateful for all the support I have received over the years.
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Handover
In May 2004, I came to Hong Kong for my handover. I had been shortlisted for the headship at GSIS, and I had been interviewed and selected by the Board. I had been certified physically fit to work in the tropics, and I had signed the Principal’s contract. Now it was time to come to Hong Kong and prepare for the new position which I was due to start in late July.
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