Senior School Weekly Bulletin

Principal’s message

What do you get if you cross two national award winning authors in Year 11 and two national tennis champions in Year 8? A typical start to a new GSAL academic year! On the back of another summer of excellent examination results and university destinations, the triumphs of our wonderful students and their individual achievements are pouring in. No holiday for some, many of our students have been as self-motivated, engaged and successful as we have come to expect. You can keep up to date by following our social media channels – search for @theGSAL on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and follow our company page on LinkedIn.

From a very proud Principal, here’s to another fantastic year; welcome back!

Sue Woodroofe
Principal

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Whole school notices

Extracurricular activities

Our extracurricular calendar outlines which activities are on offer for pupils each day. You can filter the activities by date using the navigation buttons on the left, or by category using the filter menu on the right.

The calendar is easy to locate on the school website in the For Parents pages or on GSAL World via Senior School Parents or Life at GSAL.

Auditions for Schools Will Rock You

We are holding auditions next week for students in Y8 to Y13 who wish to perform in this specially adapted version of the hit musical We Will Rock You. Please see the attached leaflet for further details. We will invite Y7 pupils to audition later in the term.

The performances will be during March 2020.

Mary’s Meals backpack appeal

New term, new schoolbag? We are collecting used backpacks in good condition filled with everyday essentials in support of Mary’s Meals backpack appeal, which equips schoolchildren in Africa with the basics they need for daily life and learning. Please read the attached letter from Mr L Hughes, head of faith, to see how you can donate.

Year 7 notices

Y7 outdoor discovery course

The Y7 outdoor discovery trips will take place between Monday 16 September and Wednesday 2 October. Visit the Y7 outdoor learning pages on GSAL World for further details and the date of the trip for your child’s form.

Year 10 notices

Y10 parents’ presentation evening

Wednesday 18 September 17:00 

We invite parents to a presentation evening to introduce you to aspects of academic and pastoral life in Y10 and Y11. Please read the attached letter from Mrs M Collins, head of Y10, for further details and booking information.

Please book an appointment with your child’s form tutor using the online booking system, which opens tonight at 19:00 and will close on Tuesday 17 September at 16:00.

Year 12 notices

Y12 parents’ presentation evening

Tuesday 10 September 17:00 to 19:30

We invite parents to a presentation evening to introduce you to aspects of academic and pastoral life in the GSAL Sixth Form. Please read the attached letter from Mr P Rushworth, director of Sixth Form, for further details. Please note you can attend the main presentation either at 17:00 or 19:00.

Please book an appointment with your child’s form tutor using the online booking system, which will close on Monday 9 September at 16:00.

Y12 outdoor leadership courses

The Y12 outdoor leadership courses will start after half term. Visit the Y12 outdoor learning pages on GSAL World for further details and the date of the trip for your child’s form.

Year 13 notices

Y13 UCAS information evening

Thursday 12 September 17:00 to 20:00

We invite parents to attend an information evening explaining the UCAS application process and the support we offer in school. Please read the attached letter from Mrs C Jagger, head of student development and higher education, for further details.

Please book an appointment with your child’s form tutor using the online booking system, which will close on Wednesday 11 September at 16:00.