Upper School
Updates for Grades 6 - 12
Updates for Grades 6 - 12
Hello GAAQ Parents and Students:
We have a lot of events and information, so please read the information below carefully!
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September 21st - 25th - Week 4
September 21st - Grade 9 and 10 Event - College Counseling Event for Grades 9 and 10 in the ICC room (3 - 4 pm).
September 22nd - University Visit - Education City University Fair during High School Lunch (10:15 - 10:50 am) in the Atrium.
September 23rd - Application Work Sessions - Grade 12 students in the ICC Room (2:15 - 4:15 pm)
September 24th - MME - Performance by Modern Music at lunch
September 24th - NHS Induction Ceremony - Ceremony will be held in the ICC Room from (2:15 - 3:30 pm). Parents are invited, and coffee and small snacks will be served. NHS students will be dressed up that day.
September 25th - Ribbon Cutting - Ceremony will be held in the reception area at 9:30 am to celebrate the new construction over the summer and the construction that will occur throughout the first half of the year.
September 25th - AP Class Change Deadline - No more AP class changes after this date.
September 28th - October 2nd - Week 5
September 29th - University Visit - Lynn University Fair during High School Lunch (10:15 - 10:50 am) in the Atrium.
September 30th - University Visit - Global University Fair during High School Lunch (10:15 - 10:50 am) in the Atrium.
September 30th - Application Work Sessions - Grade 12 students in the ICC Room (2:15 - 4:15 pm)
October 1st - Grade 10 PSAT - PSATs for Grade 10.
October 1st - MME - Performance by Modern Music at lunch
October 2nd - Grade 11 PSAT - PSATs for Grade 11.
October 2nd - Senior Breakfast - Seniors will have their annual breakfast in the ICC Room from 7:30 to 9:30 am. Seniors will be excused from the first two periods of the day.
October 2nd - AP Deadline Payment - Deadline date to pay and enroll correctly in the College Board for the exams. Payment details at our cashier.
October 5th - 9th - Week 6
October 5th - University Visit - New Zealand University Fair during High School Lunch (10:15-10:50 a.m.) in the Atrium.
October 6th - World Teachers Day - Celebrate our Teachers
October 6th - University Visit - Royal Holloway, University of London Fair during High School Lunch (10:15 - 10:50 am) in the Atrium.
October 8th - MME - Performance by Modern Music at lunch
October 8th - University Visit - Canadian University Fair during High School Lunch (10:15 - 10:50 am) in the Atrium.
October 9th - GEMS Mental Health Awareness Day - Wear green to celebrate Mental Health Day. Full school uniform if not.
October 12th - 16th - Week 7
October 12th - 16th - Pink Week - GAAQ Pink Week raising awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness (Pink October). Several events throughout the week, more information to come.
October 12th - 15th - Assemblies - Grade Level Assemblies during advisory
October 14th - Application Work Sessions - Grade 12 students in the ICC Room (2:15 - 4:15 pm)
October 15th - MME - Performance by Modern Music at lunch
October 16th - Spirit Day - Celebrating Pink Week! Wear pink in appropriate casual clothing or a full school uniform.
Other Information:
High School Assistant Principal - Please contact Mr. Van Mierlo if you have questions about High School. Email him at b.vanmierlo_aaq@gemsedu.com
High School Counsellor - Please email our High School Counsellor, Dr Shanell Leggins, s.leggins_aaq@gemsedu.com.
High School Dean - Please reach out to Ms. Steyn if you have questions about High School Advisory. Please email her at n.steyn_aaq@gemsedu.com
Middle School Assistant Principal- Please get in touch with Mr. Griffiths if you have questions about Middle School; email him at t.griffiths_aaq@gemsedu.com
Middle School Counsellor - Please email to meet with our Middle School Counsellor, Ms. Julia - j.slojkowska_aaq@gemsedu.com
Middle School Dean - Don't hesitate to get in touch with Mr. Lamza if you have questions about Middle School Advisory. email him at j.lamza_aaq@gemsedu.com
Advanced Placement - Please contact Ms. Ali for any inquiries about AP courses; email her at m.ali11_aaq@Gemsedu.com.
Nurses - Please get in touch with our nursing team if you have any medical issues; email them at clinic_aaq@Gemsedu.com.
IT - Please contact our software engineer, Ms. Shobana if you can't access ALMA or Gmail; email her at s.sivalingam_aaq@gemsedu.com
Secretary - Please get in touch with Ms. Maureen to book meetings with principals. Email her at d.lastimosa_aaq@Gemsedu.com
Attendance - To update attendance, please email attendance_aaq@gemsedu.com with a copy of the medical note. Medical notes must be submitted within 5 days of absence to be updated to excused. All other absences will be unexcused.
Canteen Card - Please get in touch with the school store for a lost/new canteen card at store_aaq@gemsedu.com
Looking forward to another great week!
Eamonn Gregory
Upper School Principal