

Recap: The Principal’s Conference
The best quotes from the virtual reunion between all principals of the German International School Toronto.
Voices of GIST: Brigitte Bartels-Hafner, a former teacher
“For me, being an adult means passing on the experiences and what was good.”

Voices of GIST: Iris Schweiger, Preacher at the Martin Luther Church
“I'm not sure I ever managed to grow up”

Voices of GIST: Pauline Kroll, a former student
“Something especially important that I learned is how to make close friendships in a short time.”

Voices of GIST: Kathrin Wehber, a former principal
“In order to be grown up, one needs courage, confidence in oneself and people who love and value you unconditionally.”

Voices of GIST: Myrto Eftychiou, former student
“I think it was good that you could always develop and improve at GIST. The teachers were always very supportive and helped us along.”

Voices of GIST: Emma Gort, former student
“The most important event for me was the speech competition.”

Voices of GIST: Caroline Weißenborn, former teacher
“What I liked most was the family environment and the special relationships with my colleagues, parents and students.”

Voices of GIST: Carole Bennett, President of the Islington United Church
“I would express the hope that I would grow up to be kind, to help others, to contribute to my community.”

Voices of GIST: Florentina Schäfer, a former student
“Based on my great school experience, one thing is clear to me: GIST is a great school - one of the best I've ever been to - and you're in really good hands there’”

Voices of GIST: Sina Brandt, a former intern
“When I took over my first class after graduating, I really realised that I was slowly growing up and could take on responsibility.”

Voices of GIST: Cecilia Bünte, a former student
“The teachers helped me evolve as a person and taught me many new things.”

Voices of GIST: Nina Wichmann, a current parent
“My advice that I would like to give to the students of the GIST is very simple: Enjoy the ride.”

Voices of GIST: Luca Lutz, a former student
“I think no one can be classified as grown up.”
Voices of GIST: A storytelling project
What does it mean to grow up? Our High School students reach out to the GIST community to find answers.

The Consulate says: Happy Birthday GIST!
We say thank you to the German Consulate for the birthday wishes and look forward to the next 25 years!

Recap: Growing Up as a Business
Growing up means: Resilience, curiosity, and staying authentic.

Welcome to GIST’s 25th Anniversary
Principal Rouven Hollmann and Business Manager Thomas Pfanner welcome you to GIST’s 25th anniversary year under the theme “Growing Up”