How would you persuade your audience about the reality of the climate crisis?

January 17, 2023 ~ thegsaljournal ~ Leave a comment

Tatiana - Year 11 Student Editor's note: Year 11 student Tatiana entered this essay into the annual Immerse Education Essay Competition. Tatiana chose the title from a list of over 20 different options provided as part of the competition brief. CPD ‘Winning slowly is the same thing as losing’[1]. American author, Alex Steffen, embodies the urgency needed … Continue reading How would you persuade your audience about the reality of the climate crisis?

What key attributes make a protagonist likeable?

January 13, 2023 ~ thegsaljournal ~ Leave a comment

Onella - Year 11 Student Editor's note: Year 11 student Onella entered this essay into the annual Immerse Education Essay Competition. Onella chose the title from a list of over 20 different options provided as part of the competition brief. CPD In order for stories to be told and books to be sold, a reader … Continue reading What key attributes make a protagonist likeable?

Roman Archaeology Around GSAL

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 ~ thegsaljournal ~ Leave a comment

Author: Yasmin - Year 7 Student Peer Reviewers: Amber & Anna - Year 12 Student Editors The Romans have made the news a lot recently with the finds of the spectacular Roman heads during the HS2 dig. HS2 is Britain’s new high speed rail line being built from London to the North West. Along the … Continue reading Roman Archaeology Around GSAL

Refugee Week Competition 2022

July 6, 2022 ~ thegsaljournal ~ Leave a comment

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

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

#BreakTheBias: Florence Nightingale

March 7, 2022 ~ thegsaljournal ~ 1 Comment

Sarika - Year 9 Student Editor's note: This excellent essay was the Year 9 Winner in the GSAL International Women's Day Essay Competition 2022, open to all students in Year 7-9. The challenge was to write a 150-250 word essay on one female trailblazer or change-maker from the past, outlining their accomplishments and explaining why … Continue reading #BreakTheBias: Florence Nightingale

#BreakTheBias: Coco Chanel

March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 ~ thegsaljournal ~ 1 Comment

Eloise - Year 7 Student Editor's note: This excellent essay was the Year 7 Winner in the GSAL International Women's Day Essay Competition 2022, open to all students in Year 7-9. The challenge was to write a 150-250 word essay on one female trailblazer or change-maker from the past, outlining their accomplishments and explaining why … Continue reading #BreakTheBias: Coco Chanel

#BreakTheBias: Harriet Tubman

March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 ~ thegsaljournal ~ 1 Comment

Hattie - Year 8 Student Editor's note: This excellent essay was the Year 8 Winner in the GSAL International Women's Day Essay Competition 2022, open to all students in Year 7-9. The challenge was to write a 150-250 word essay on one female trailblazer or change-maker from the past, outlining their accomplishments and explaining why … Continue reading #BreakTheBias: Harriet Tubman

What limits, if any, should we place on the right to freedom?

February 28, 2022February 28, 2022 ~ thegsaljournal ~ Leave a comment

Rahaana - Year 12 Student Editor's note: This excellent essay was entered into the Law category of the New College of the Humanities Essay Competition, 2022. The NCH competition is one of the major external essay competitions open to Year 12 students each year. As the NCH note, " What limits, if any, should we … Continue reading What limits, if any, should we place on the right to freedom?

The immeasurable majesty of the Roman peace

January 6, 2022January 17, 2023 ~ thegsaljournal ~ Leave a comment

Oliver - Year 13 Student & Chief Editor, Humanities Journal Editor's note: This carefully researched and expertly written essay was originally planned for entry into the University of Sheffield History Essay Competition and later edited for publication in The GSAL Journal. Through detailed examination of the period, including skillful analysis and evaluation, Oliver seeks to … Continue reading The immeasurable majesty of the Roman peace