Student Life At GSA
Welcome To Student Life
At Great Start Academy, we believe that school is more than just academics — it's a vibrant, nurturing community where students explore their interests, build friendships, and grow into well-rounded individuals. From engaging clubs to fun-filled events and award celebrations, there’s always something exciting happening at GSA!
Our Core Values
DISCIPLINE
Fostering a consistent, respectful learning environment necessary for academic focus and personal growth.
INTEGRITY
Encouraging honesty, accountability, and strong moral character in all interactions.
EXCELLENCE
Striving for the highest quality in academics, personal conduct, and co-curricular participation.
Typical School Day
Understanding the school routine helps ensure a smooth and successful start for all students. Our day is structured to balance focused academic instruction with necessary periods for rest and community
8:00 AM: School Start with Devotion
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM (Approx): Morning Class Lessons
10:30 AM (Approx): Break
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Approx): Mid-morning Classes
12:00 PM (Approx): Lunch
2:30 PM: Dismissal
Clubs & Activities
We encourage students to discover and develop their talents through a variety of co-curricular clubs and activities. Clubs are open to students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 (age-appropriate participation)
Popular Clubs
📚 Spelling Club
💃🏾 Dance Club
🧑🏽🍳 Little Chefs (Cooking Club)
🎤 Speech & Drama Club
Popular Clubs
🍀 4H Club
🔬 Science Club
♟️ Chess Club
📖Quiz Club
Popular Extracurricular Activities
⚽ Football
🏃🏽♂️➡️ Track & field
🎹 Music
🤸🏽♀️ Gymnastics
Clubs & activities schedules are shared at the beginning of each term, and students are encouraged to participate in at least one club.
Awards & Celebrations
We love celebrating our students’ achievements—both big and small! Each term, students are recognized for their hard work, dedication, and personal growth.
Recognition categories include:
🏆 Principal’s Honour Roll (85%+ academic average)
🌟 Most Improved Student
🧠 Academic Excellence (Top subject performers)
🥇 Gold 🥈Silver & 🥉Bronze Awards
🗓️ Best Attendance
🫱🏽🫲🏽 Most Helpful
😊 Most Disciplined
Awards are presented during the school's annual prize-giving ceremony, with parents invited to attend, except K3 & Grade 6 who receive their prizes/awards at their transition ceremony & graduation service, respectively.
Events & Spirit Days
We host a wide range of special days and school-wide events throughout the year that build community, celebrate culture, and make school life fun!
Student favourites include:
👒 Hat & Crazy Socks Day
🎬 Movie Day
👖 Jeans Day
🎡 Fun Day
🖤💚💛 Jamaica Day & Heritage Week
Student favourites include:
📚 Literacy Day
👑 Mini Miss & Mr. GSA (Kindergarten)
👑Mr. & Miss GSA (Grades 1-6)
📅 Career Day
🩵 Peace Day
Parents are encouraged to get involved by volunteering and attending these events!