Homecoming Weekend – St Gilgen International School

Homecoming Weekend 2025

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Friday 20th June - Saturday 21st June 2025

Homecoming Weekend 2025

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Friday 20th June - Saturday 21st June 2025

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Connecting with the StGIS Community

Words of welcome from the School and Foundation

We are thrilled to invite you to our fourth Homecoming Weekend 2025, on 20th and 21st June. This significant event offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with students, alumni, parents, staff, founders, and friends of our vibrant community.

Words of welcome from the School and Foundation

We are thrilled to invite you to our third Homecoming Weekend 2024. This significant event offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with students, alumni, parents, staff, founders, and friends of our vibrant community.

Our schedule is packed with unique events, leading up to the highlight of the weekend, the Gala Night on Saturday, 22^ndJune, promising to strengthen bonds and create lasting memories. We are eager to welcome you to this unforgettable weekend.

Please note that after 2024, Homecoming Weekend will be celebrated biennially, with the next occasion set for 2026.

Distinguished Alumnus Award 2025

Our Homecoming celebration serves many purposes: to bring people together, to reminisce about times gone by in this special place, and to honour and thank those in our community who continue to live out our mission, vision and values in their daily lives.

Nominations will be shared with the wider community for voting. Those receiving the most votes will be taken to a selection committee comprised of each stakeholder group (StGIS Board, Teachers / Staff, Parents, Students, and Alumni) to determine the overall recipient of the award.

The final day for nominations is 15th May 2025, though it is highly encouraged to enter nominations at any point in the next 6 months.

Please use this form to nominate individuals you feel are deserving of the Distinguished Alumnus Award 2025.
The distinguished alumnus is someone who continually lives out the mission of our school in their local context, taking the values and vision instilled from StGIS and enacting them on a regular basis. Please also include ways in which the individual is living out the StGIS mission, vision and values:

Mission: As a passionate community, we inspire our students to discover their strengths and develop a life-long love of learning so they can make a positive impact in this world. We do this by offering excellence in care, education and activities.
Vision: Every child has talent and St. Gilgen International School will develop it.
Values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence

"The sense of community was outstanding at the Homecoming Weekend 2023. It was a treat to reconnect with former classmates and teachers, and to see the school's growth. The memories will last a lifetime. Thank you, StGIS, for an unforgettable experience!"

"The Homecoming Weekend was a remarkable experience. The community and reunion of alumni was exceptional. It was heartwarming to experience the bonds between former classmates and teachers. Thank you, StGIS, for creating such a special and memorable event."

"My impressions from Homecoming Weekend are overwhelmingly positive. The strong sense of community were joyous to witness. Thanks to the generous supporters, we raised 43.600 EUR for the Scholarship Fund. A big thanks to the entire community for making this an exceptional event!"

I have a question about the event, who shall I contact?

Should you have any questions in the meantime, please email homecoming@stgis.at

Will there be some Alumni only events?

Yes! This year we will have some new Alumni only events.

When will the Homecoming Weekend begin?

Events will run from Thursday to Saturday evening.

For registration, please click the button below or scroll to the bottom of this page. We would appreciate if you could register by end of May 2024. Some events have limited space for participants, therefore we follow the 'first come, first served' principle. Each person must register individually to provide specific information such as their relation to StGIS, contact details, photo consent, etc. Many thanks!

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More details about the Homecoming events are coming soon - stay tuned!

Homecoming Weekend Events

Friday, 20th June 2025

Engaging with the School Community

Place: StGIS Campus

Meet and Greet at the Lakeside Barbecue

Place: Brunnwind, St. Gilgen

12er Alm Party

Place: 12er Alm Bar, St. Gilgen

Saturday, 21st June 2025

Alumni Association General Assembly

Place: StGIS Campus

Homecoming Ceremony

Place: StGIS Campus

Family Dinner

Place: Hotel Post, St. Gilgen

Friday 20th 08h00 through to Saturday 21st 16h00

Homecoming Game

The StGIS Homecoming game is a two-day friendly competition between teams comprised of alumni which consists of a series of objectives / targets with point values to be achieved throughout the two days. photograph/video evidence submitted to StGIS AA Instagram page to be counted. Winners are announced at the homecoming ceremony

Invited: All StGIS alumni
Place: St Gilgen and surroundings | StGIS AA Instagram
Host: School
Contact persons: John Patton (j.patton@stgis.at)

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Friday - Saturday

Friday, 20th June 2025

Get back in your Seat

Remember what it was like to be in the classrooms at StGIS? Those exciting lessons and memories can be revisited in this unique opportunity to join classes with some of your favourite teachers from years gone by. These will be alumni specific lessons, so come back and join your former classrooms and teachers for a special chance to engage in some of your favourite lessons from when you were in attendance at StGIS. There will be chances to join World Studies, Science, Maths, ToK and Language classes in 25 minute rotations.

Invited: All StGIS alumni
Place: StGIS Campus
Host: School
Dress Code: Smart-casual / Tracht
Contact persons: John Patton (j.patton@stgis.at)

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10h30 - 12h00

Homecoming Mixer

Homecoming is a great chance to reconnect with friends from school, and also a great place to make some new friends and acquaintances. Join this fun and interactive session which mixes alumni together with each other and current students to meet, explore common interests and share top tips and advice about the wide world beyond StGIS.

Invited: All StGIS Alumni and Current StGIS Students
Place: StGIS Campus
Host: School
Dress Code: Smart-casual / Tracht
Contact persons: John Patton (j.patton@stgis.at)

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14h00 - 14h20

Mini Golf Tournament

Create your own alumni team, or join a mixed up team of alumni and current students to get to know new people and enter this just-for-laughs mini golf tournament at the course located just outside of the Ratz. This is a great chance to have some fun together. No experience required, just a good attitude!

Invited: All StGIS alumni, StGIS teachers and current students
Place: StGIS Campus
Host: StGIS Mini Golf
Dress Code: Smart-casual / Tracht
Contact persons: John Patton (j.patton@stgis.at)

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15h30 - 16h30

Don't miss the 12er Alm Alumni Party

Grab a drink and catch up with old friends. It's a night of music, memories, and making new ones in the Zwolferalm Bar, the place we all know and love. So, don't miss the chance to party with your old classmates and make it unforgettable!

Invited: Entire StGIS Community
Place: 12er Alm Bar, St. Gilgen
Host: Alumni Association
Contact persons: Arno Paletta (XXX.XXX@stgisaa.at),

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22h00 - Open End

Alumni Lunch

Join teachers and students for their lunch break at Wirt am Gries to enjoy delicious food and reminisce with teachers, students, and alumni alike.

Invited: All StGIS alumni
Place: Wirt am Gries
Host: School
Dress Code: Smart-casual / Tracht
Contact persons: John Patton (j.patton@stgis.at)

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12h00 - 14h00

Alumni Panel

Join this session which brings six StGIS alumni to the stage to discuss their lives beyond StGIS with highlights, learning moments, and other fun stories. Whether you are an StGIS alumnus, a current student, or a teacher, this session is sure to be a fun way to connect with the wide possibilities of life adventures beyond StGIS.

Invited: All StGIS Alumni, StGIS Teachers and current Students
Place: StGIS Kino
Host: School
Dress Code: Smart-casual / Tracht
Contact persons: John Patton (j.patton@stgis.at)

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14h20 - 15h00

Meet and Greet at the Lakeside Barbecue

Join us for a relaxed BBQ on the shores of the beautiful Wolfgangsee lakeside in St. Gilgen. The evening will include music from our school staff band and an open mic session. We're excited to make this an unforgettable evening and look forward to having you there!

Invited: Entire StGIS Community
Place: Brunnwind Restaurant, St. Gilgen
Dress code: Casual
Host: StGIS Foundation
Contact person: Christian Dreyer (c.dreyer@stgis.at)

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18h00 - 22h00

A special thank you to our generous Supporters

Saturday, 21st June 2025

Alumni Annual Assembly

All alumni are strongly encouraged to join this general assembly for an update from the alumni association and an opportunity to get involved with the chapter events taking place in your area throughout the year.

Invited: All Alumni
Place: Fürburg Restaurant
Dress code: Casual
Host: Alumni Association
Contact person: Arno Paletta (XXX.XXX@stgisaa.at)

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At 13h00

Family Dinner

Rejoin your friends and StGIS family in the iconic St Gilgen Gasthof zur Post for a delightful evening together over a three-course dinner. Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot as soon as possible!

Invited: Entire StGIS Community
Place: Gasthof zur Post
Dress code: Summer Formal
Host: StGIS Foundation
Contact persons: Christian Dreyer (c.dreyer@stgis.at)

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19h00 - 24h00

Homecoming Ceremony

Make sure to visit the School Café for some delightful coffee and snacks. We're excited to showcase a special display of yearbooks, Lakeside Magazines, and other cherished memorabilia. We warmly welcome the entire school community to join us. It's a wonderful opportunity to reconnect, share stories, and celebrate our school's vibrant history and communi- ty spirit together in the Café!

Invited: Entire StGIS Community
Place: StGIS Courtyard (Kino if wet weather)
Dress code: Summer Formal
Host: School
Contact person: John Patton (j.patton@stgis.at)

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17h00 - 18h30

A special thank you to our generous Supporters

Invitation Brochure

Event Registration

For registration, please see below. We would appreciate if you could register by end of May 2024. Some events have limited space for participants, therefore we follow the 'first come, first served' principle. Each person must register individually to provide specific information such as their relation to StGIS, contact details, photo consent, etc. Many thanks!