Dear Parents and Students,

We are getting a lot of good feedback about our one on one check in's with the students and the teachers. During the check in the teacher asks how they are feeling and how their classes are going academically. Once the teacher finishes working with the students, the Dean and Heads of Grade meet together to see if anyone needs another check in. Mr. Paul and the Heads of Grade have done a great job working on this!

• Next week is a White week and the blocks on Monday are ABCD. 

• Grade 7 students will do their course selection for grade 8- Week of April 20th

• Grade 6 and grade 8 students will do their course selection - Week of April 27th

Have a great weekend!

Ms. Williams

email: m.williams3_gaa@gemsedu.com 

GAA proudly celebrates the achievements of our Class of 2026, as students receive acceptances to a wide array of prestigious universities across the globe. These accomplishments reflect years of dedication, hard work, and resilience, and we are proud of every student’s efforts.

Top-Ranking University Acceptances

Several of our students have received offers from world-leading institutions, including:

• University College London (UCL) – UK

• King’s College London – UK

• Durham University – UK

• University of Warwick – UK

• University of Bath – UK

• Queen Mary University of London – UK

• Queen’s University Belfast – UK

• University of Glasgow – UK

• University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill – USA

• University of Virginia – USA

• NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) – UAE

• UCLA – USA

• University of Calgary – Canada

Other Acceptances

Our students have also been accepted to a diverse range of universities worldwide, including:

• American University of Sharjah – UAE

• UC San Diego, UC Irvine – USA

• Birmingham University, University of Birmingham, University of Brighton – UK

• University of Wollongong – Australia

• Hague University – Netherlands

• Brandeis University, Case Western, Fordham University, George Washington University, Michigan State University, Northwestern University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Sarah Lawrence College, Skidmore College, Temple University, University of Miami (FL), University of Minnesota Twin Cities – USA

• University of Exeter, Lancaster University, Newcastle University, Kingston University, Nottingham Trent University, University of Sussex, University of the Arts London – UK

• Maastricht University, Tilburg University, University of Groningen, TU Eindhoven – Netherlands

These are not all the acceptances - we are still receiving exciting updates and will continue to celebrate our students’ achievements.

This year’s acceptances include early decisions, conditional, and unconditional offers, with more confirmations still to come.

We celebrate not only the outstanding universities but also the effort, growth, and resilience of all our students. These achievements are a testament to the support of families, teachers, and the GAA community, who guide our students toward success.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Your journey has only just begun, and the world awaits your next steps.

We are proud to highlight a Grade 7 student’s awareness video on internet addiction, which explores its impact on health, learning, and social life. The video also offers practical tips for maintaining balance in daily digital habits.

This thoughtful project reflects our students’ awareness, responsibility, and creativity, demonstrating how young voices can make a meaningful impact.

📽️ Watch and be inspired by this important message.

• March 23 - April 17: Distance Learning

• May 26-29: Expected Public Holiday Eid Al Adha (no school in session)