STUDENT EXPERIENCES

Real-life experiences are essential for developing confidence, adaptability, and life skills that extend beyond textbooks. The BeyondClassrooms programme stands out by offering students a diverse range of hands-on opportunities—from performing on stage and engaging in public speaking to creating media and art productions, as well as meeting VIPs. These experiences equip students with resilience, strong communication skills, and a global perspective, preparing them to navigate real-world challenges with confidence.

Public Performances

at Community, Embassy or Partner Events

Public Speaking

Moderation or Emceeing at Partner Events,

GESS Events or Podium discussions

Interaction with VIP's

at Embassy Events or GESS Events

Art & Media Production

Write articles for the Yearbook or GESS Magazine.

Create videos and artworks for events or social media.

Opportunities for Student Experiences

Annual Sustainability Awards

Candidates will be selected upon approval by the respective School Department Director.

What Students Will Learn and Experience:

Collaborate with the External Relations team and EuroCham to develop a video script and concept.
Work together with students from the International French School to coordinate the video production.
Be featured in the video, which will be filmed by the GESS Videographer, for presentation at the Sustainability Awards Gala.
Participate in the Gala Event in early November, including answering questions live on stage.
Receive a certificate signed by the GESS Principal to include in your personal portfolio.

Watch Videos from previous years below!

Trip Information:

Age: High School

Group Size: 2 Students with interest in Sustainability (TASS Ambassadors or Green Team)

Time frame: September - November

Performance at Europe Day Reception

Annual reception of the European Union Delegation to Singapore

Candidates will be selected upon approval by the respective School Department Director.

Previous performances at Europe Day

Watch Videos from previous year below!

What can students learn:

Perform at EU Delegation reception in front of 27 EU Ambassadors, Singapore Minister and Industry Representatives
Receive Certificate from EU Delegation

Event Information:

Age: Primary or High School

Group Size: 1- 20 Students

Travel Time: 40 mins

Duration: 90 mins

Backdrop Artwork

for Europe Day Reception

Annual reception of the European Union Delegation to Singapore

GESS Students with EU Ambassador infront of their Backdrop Artwork

What can students learn:

Create Artworks for Stage Backdrop
Participate at EU Delegation reception an interact with EU Ambassadors, Singapore Minister, and Industry Representatives
Receive Certificate from EU Delegation

Event Information:

Age: High School

Group Size: 2-4 Students

🗓️: May around 9th May usually

Video Production for Europe Day Reception or European Film Festival

Annual reception of the European Union Delegation to Singapore

GESS Students acting for the Europe Day event video

What can students learn:

Participate at EU Delegation reception and interact with EU Ambassadors, Singapore Minister and Industry Representatives
Cooperate the EU Press Officer on the video production
Receive Certificate from EU Delegation

Event Information:

Age: High School

Group Size:

2 Students for Filming and Video Production
2 Students as GESS Ambassadors acting for Video

🗓️: in May, around 9th May usually

Watch previous Europe Day Videos here:

Watch previous European Film Festival Videos here:

Help with Photo Booth

at Europe Day Reception

Annual reception of the European Union Delegation to Singapore

GESS Photo Booth at Europe Day

What can students learn:

Participate at EU Delegation reception and interact with EU Ambassadors, Singapore Minister and Industry Representatives
Interact with high calibre guest from the EU Delegation
Receive Certificate from EU Delegation

Trip Information:

Age: Secondary School

Group Size: 2 Students

🗓️: in May, around 9th May usually

Danish Mother Tongue Students' Performance at Gardens By The Bay

This opportunity is enabled through the generous invitation by the Danish and other Scandinavian Embassies.

What can students learn:

Our talented Danish Mother Tongue Primary School students performing to an audience of ambassadors and officials at the stunning Flower Dome,.

Trip Information:

Age: Primary School

Group Size: up to 20 Students

🗓️: in December

Watch Video here:

Performances at Community Clubs

or Partner Events

Rock and Pop Band at Bukit Panjang Community Club

Watch Video here:

HipHop CCA at Bukit Panjang Community Club

Rock and Pop Band at Senja Cashew Community Club

Siemens Family Day

What can students learn:

Perform at Events of our neighboring Community Centres or BeyondClassrooms Partner events
Show your talents outside of the school community, get exposure and gain experience
Represent GESS in a positive way
Music or Dance performances (depending on what is requested)
Interact with members of the local singaporen community

Event Information:

Age: Primary School or Secondar School

Group Size: depending n what is requested

🗓️: as it happens

Opening of the United Buddy Bear Exhibition at Gardens by the Bay - August 2025

Watch Video here:

Public speaking at BeyondClassrooms Speaker Series

(opportunities will be shared as they arise)

As part of the BeyondClassrooms Programme, GESS offers a monthly BeyondClassrooms Speaker Series for students in Grades 9–12. This engaging series brings industry experts and thought leaders to campus, providing valuable insights into key topic clusters: Sustainability, Career Focus, and Innovation. Through real-world perspectives and interactive discussions, students gain inspiration, expand their knowledge, and connect classroom learning with future opportunities.

GESS BeyondClassrooms Speaker Series!

Student emceeing at International Women's Day Panel Discussion

EuroCham Ocean Pollution Panel with GESS students in public speaking roles

Student moderating International Women's Day Panel Discussion

EuroCham Ocean Pollution Panel with GESS students in public speaking roles

What can students learn:

Moderation of panel discussions with BeyondClassrooms Partners
Emceeing
Keynote speech giving
Receive Certificate from GESS Principal

Event Information:

Age: High School

Group Size: 1-3 Students

Time: once a month/ 60 min

Candidates will be selected upon approval by the respective School Department Director.

Media Production as part of GESS Student Media Makers Programme (GSMM)

The GESS Student Media Makers (GSMM) programme, launched in November 2024, gives students hands-on experience in media, marketing, and storytelling. Open to students across different grade levels, the programme helps our learners develop skills in journalism, photo- and videography, graphic design, content creation, social media, and event coverage.

What can students learn:

Working closely with the External Communications & Design Team, students capture school life across various platforms, providing a learner’s perspective.
Students gain real-world experience and training, while the school community benefits from their insights and creativity.
In 2025, GESS introduced the Head and Vice Head of Student Marketing roles to strengthen the connection among GSMMs, the External Communications & Design Team, and the Student Council. These leadership positions empower students to represent their peers, lead campaigns, drive student engagement and contribute to school-wide initiatives.
Through GSMMs, students develop leadership, communication, and digital media skills while shaping GESS’s storytelling.