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!
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 include:
📚 Spelling Club
💃🏾 Dance Club
🧑🏽🍳 Little Chefs (Cooking Club)
🎤 Speech & Drama Club
🍀 4H Club
🔬 Science Club
♟️ Chess Club
Popular activities include:
⚽ 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.
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 favorites include:
👒 Hat & Crazy Socks Day
🎬 Movie Day
👖 Jeans Day
🎡 Fun Day
🖤💚💛 Jamaica Day & Heritage Week
📚 Literacy Day
🎓 Mini Miss & Mr. GSA
📅 Career Day
🧡 Peace Day
Parents are encouraged to get involved by volunteering and attending these events!
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.