GSAL Black History Month Essay Competition 2022

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The recently held Black History Month Essay Competition received a number of excellent student entries, all of which are shared below. The purpose of the competition was to encourage students to undertake independent research, think critically and communicate clearly about any aspect of black history specific to the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The … Continue reading GSAL Black History Month Essay Competition 2022

Refugee Week Competition 2022

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The recently held GSAL Refugee Week Competition received a number of excellent student entries, all of which are shared below. The brief was to produce a piece of art/photography OR flash fiction/poem (max. word count 1,000) on the theme ‘healing’. The winning entries were: Dorothy (Year 7), Angus (Year 8 - art), Harry (Year 8 … Continue reading Refugee Week Competition 2022

Culture Day at GSAL was a cultural reset

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 ~ thegsaljournal ~ Leave a comment

Weza - Year 13 Student & Student Editor, The Scribe There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about."Margaret J. Wheatley This year at GSAL, we held a jam-packed Prefects Week as this year’s theme was celebrating culture, diversity and difference at GSAL. Many events took place including Miles … Continue reading Culture Day at GSAL was a cultural reset

Jeffery Boakye: The History of Race and Identity

May 13, 2022May 16, 2022 ~ thegsaljournal ~ Leave a comment

Written by Grace - Year 12 Student Edited by Weza - Year 13 Student Editor Editor's note: Students at GSAL were able to attend a talk by author, broadcaster and educator Jeffery Boakye. According to his biography online, "[he] is an author, broadcaster, educator and occasional journalist with a particular interest in issues surrounding education, … Continue reading Jeffery Boakye: The History of Race and Identity

GSAL International Women’s Day Essay Competition 2022

March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 ~ thegsaljournal ~ Leave a comment

In anticipation of International Women’s Day on Tuesday 8 March, this exciting competition was open to all students in Year 7-9. The purpose of the competition was to encourage students to undertake independent research, think critically and communicate clearly about a pioneering or trailblazing woman from the past. The challenge was to write a 150-250 … Continue reading GSAL International Women’s Day Essay Competition 2022

Editorial: GSAL Humanities Journal 2019-20

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Mei - Year 13 Student & Chief Editor, Humanities Journal As this wholly bizarre term draws to a close, the time comes when one must reflect. To pause, and look back at how far one has changed, one has evolved, one has grown. Reflection is something that has escaped me somewhat. In a time which … Continue reading Editorial: GSAL Humanities Journal 2019-20

Salutaris 2020

July 1, 2020March 19, 2021 ~ thegsaljournal ~ 12 Comments

Mr C Dodd - Staff Editor Welcome to the 2020 edition of Salutaris, the GSAL Sixth Form academic journal. It is an annual publication that provides Sixth Form students in their final year of study the opportunity to showcase their academic writing. It also provides a number of students with editorial experience. The name ‘Salutaris’ … Continue reading Salutaris 2020

Online Learning

June 16, 2020 ~ thegsaljournal ~ Leave a comment

Thabiso - Year 8 Student Editor's Note: We’re delighted to see that Thabiso Y8 is a contributor to the latest issue of The Duchy Vixen. Harrogate's quarterly magazine has gone digital in lockdown, as has much of our school life. Scroll to page 11 of the June 2020 issue to read Thabiso's report on online … Continue reading Online Learning

Leeds Youth Voice Summit on Climate Change

June 15, 2020 ~ thegsaljournal ~ Leave a comment

Sophie - Year 9 Student Editor's Note: In February 2020, prior to lockdown, Sophie and three other GSAL students attended the Leeds Youth Voice Summit on Climate Change. Students were given the opportunity to learn more about the effects of and science behind climate change, take part in a Q&A panel with the Leader of Leeds City … Continue reading Leeds Youth Voice Summit on Climate Change

Stand by Me

June 2, 2020June 2, 2020 ~ thegsaljournal ~ Leave a comment

GSAL Virtual Voices Editor's Note: During the period of lockdown, pupils, parents, staff and alumni came together to create this wonderful virtual performance of American soul and R&B singer Ben E. King's timeless song Stand by Me. The song was originally inspired by an early 20th century gospel hymn; there have since been over 400 … Continue reading Stand by Me