Last Friday, 13.06.25, the afternoon care at the German Embassy School Addis Ababa opened its doors to children, parents and teachers for an open afternoon. In a relaxed atmosphere, the guests were able to gain a lively insight into the day-to-day running of the after-school care program, make new contacts and play, sing and have lots of fun together.

The children proudly showed their parents around, showed them their handicrafts and favorite games and gave them a real insight into their colorful world in the afternoon. The open afternoon offered not only fun and entertainment, but also the opportunity for personal exchanges between parents and afternoon care staff. In numerous conversations, it became clear how much the trusting cooperation and family atmosphere in the afternoon care are appreciated.

After enjoying snacks and drinks, parents, children and Nami staff slowly said goodbye. Everyone is already looking forward to the next events in our colorful world in the afternoon.

The ‘DBSAA Warriors’ competed with great enthusiasm and impressive team spirit at the prestigious ICS Diplo Tournament at the International Community School (ICS) campus in Addis Ababa. The team is characterized by their special composition: They consist of a committed mix of students, staff and parents of the DBSAA. This cross-generational unit showed a strong presence on the pitch right from the start.

The tournament brought together teams from numerous international institutions. This year, the ‘DBSAA Warriors’ faced teams from the European Union (EU), the African Union (AU) and various embassies from Addis Ababa, among others.

In exciting preliminary round matches, the team held their own against technically skilled and experienced opponents and delivered passionate matches throughout. Although the team narrowly missed out on a place in the quarter-finals, the ‘DBSAA Warriors’ left a lasting impression with their performance. The ‘DBSAA Warriors’ can look back on their performance with pride and we look forward to the next chapter of their sporting journey.

In a festive atmosphere, the German Embassy School Addis Ababa bid farewell to this year’s graduates of grades 10 and 12, as well as a student of grade 9, on the afternoon of May 30. The event not only marked the imminent end of a school year, but also a significant step in the students’ lives.
The ceremony was opened by a warm welcome from Deputy Head of School Ms. Köster and Head of School Mr. Hasse, followed by short speeches from some of the teachers who paid tribute to the special achievements, commitment and growth of the young people. Former Head of School Dr. Nutz also addressed moving words to the graduates in a video message. The deputy German ambassador, Mr. von Weyhe, not only gave a touching speech, but also presented the students with their certificates.

In addition to the official parts, musical contributions and personal words from students and parents provided emotional and unforgettable moments.

After the official program, the guests were able to end the afternoon together with snacks and a drinks reception, take photos and make plans for the future.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish the graduates of Year 12 all the best, lots of courage and confidence for their future endeavors. The graduates of Year 9 & 10 will be staying at our school for a while longer so that we can bid them farewell in a few years’ time with great IB diplomas.

A week full of colors, movement, music, scents and delicacies: The project week in the kindergarten of the German Embassy School Addis Ababa was a lively experience for all the senses. The children had the opportunity to try out various creative, sporting and culinary activities and test their senses. They baked, danced, painted and much more.

The children were able to experience the different areas in mixed groups.
The project week was a feast for the senses and was great fun for everyone involved. The children were able to deepen their interests, discover their own abilities and, above all, try out new things together.

This year’s sports festival at our primary school took place on 16.05.25. All participants were highly motivated and once again delivered top performances.

The children from Year 1 to Year 4 competed against each other in the 100m run, long throw and long jump. The children mastered the disciplines with great ambition and motivation. At the end of the day, however, the main focus was on having fun, which was not lacking in any way at this event.

On 16.05.25, a very special morning took place at the kindergarten of the German Embassy School Addis Ababa: Grandparents’ Day. The guests were welcomed with great joy by the children and the kindergarten team. The excitement was palpable as soon as they arrived – for many children it was something very special to welcome their grandparents into their kindergarten world.

The focus of the morning was on the exchange between the generations. The grandparents told the children stories from their own childhood and gave exciting insights into another time.

The grandparents also had the opportunity to get to know their grandchildren’s everyday kindergarten life. The Grandparents’ Day was a valuable opportunity to build bridges between the generations, share memories and create new ones together. The kindergarten team would like to thank all grandparents for their visit and is already looking forward to a repeat next year.

On Saturday, 10.05.25, the grounds of the German Embassy School Addis Ababa (DBSAA) were transformed into a lively meeting place full of sporting excellence and socializing. The student council had invited to a sports tournament to inaugurate the newly built basketball and beach volleyball court. Teams from the entire school family responded to the call.

What made the tournament special: Not only students were on the field, but also parents, teachers, administrative staff and even the security team formed their own teams and competed against each other in soccer, beach volleyball and basketball.

The annual SMV bazaar took place alongside the tournament and attracted numerous visitors. Everything from silver jewelry and plants to unique Ethiopian-inspired clothing was on offer. Delicious treats from various restaurants in Addis Ababa could also be found at this special event at the DBSAA.

The school’s hip-hop dance groups also performed their new choreographies during the lunch break and delighted the audience.

The combination of sporting commitment and creative togetherness made the event a complete success. The SMV proved once again how good organization and passion can strengthen the school community and at the same time create an all-round satisfying event.

We are already looking forward to the next great events at the DBSAA!