Parent Resources

We believe in building a strong partnership between home and school. Our Parent Resources section is designed to keep you informed, connected, and equipped with everything you need to support your child's journey from daycare through Grade 6.

School Calendar

Stay updated on important dates throughout the school year including:

  • Term start and end dates

  • Consultation Day

  • Examination periods

  • PEP test schedules

  • Special events (Heritage Week, Peace Day, PTA Meetings, etc.)

  • 📥 Download the School Calendar

Uniform Guide

All students are required to wear full uniform daily unless advised otherwise (e.g., Jamaica Day or Jeans Day).

Tunic material, ties, vests & cardigans can be purchased directly from the school.

Girls:

  • White short-sleeved blouse with sailor collar and plaid tunic

  • Tights or bloomers underneath

  • Matching socks (green, white, red, or black)

  • Brown or black shoes

  • Knob earrings only

  • Hair beads are not allowed for kindergarten students

Boys:

  • Grey shorts or pants and white short-sleeved shirt

  • Plaid tie and vest (navy, grey, or burgundy)

  • Brown or black shoes with matching socks

P.E. Uniforms:
Available for purchase at the school. Sneakers are required on P.E. days.

📥 Download Full Uniform Guide

kindergarten girl in great start academy uniform
kindergarten boy in great start academy uniform
upper schoo girl in great start academy uniform
upper school boy in great start academy uniform
Three young children standing side by side, wearing red, blue, and yellow sports uniforms with matching sneakers, outdoors near a building with a window.
Three smiling children standing outdoors in sports uniforms in front of a school building.

Booklists

Grade-specific booklists are available before the start of each academic year. Each list includes:

  • Required textbooks

  • Workbooks

  • Stationery

  • Exercise books and art supplies

📥 View Booklists by Grade

Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)

Our PTA plays a vital role in school life, planning events, supporting fundraising, and helping to strengthen the school community.

  • Meetings: Held monthly; on the last Thursday of each month

  • Events Supported by PTA: Movie Day, Summer Fun Day, Hat & Socks Day, Mini Mr. & Miss GSA & a host of others.

  • Dues: Paid at each meeting

  • Suggestion Box: Available at the office for parents to provide anonymous feedback

🤝 Interested in joining the PTA leadership team? Reach out to the school office.