On 24th November GNSA MAT celebrated Gurpurab with Gurdwara Assemblies and kirtan performed by every year group throughout the week. The events culminated in a special langar and meal for everyone in the school community. As is the tradition at GNSA, the Sixth Form students performed the Seva at this activity taking responsibility for delivering food to all year groups and staff, and helping to clear away and tidy up all areas at the end of service.

Manleen Madan and Bhaavika Athiparan took on the significant responsibility of photography for the event. Please see their quite exceptional work. I'm sure you will agree they have done an outstanding job creating a permanent record of this amazing celebration. Thank you also to the many Sixth Form students who remained on site at the end of the school day to contribute further to celebratory events for the wider local community.

On Thursday 19th October we held our Exhibition event for Year 11 students. Students and parents attended presentations outlining what to expect during the decision-making process for Key Stage 5 entry. 

The expectations of Sixth Form at the school were described: meeting the academic entry requirements; participation in enrichment activities like EPQ, Duke of Edinburgh award, Lamda, dance or sporting activities; completion of private study; participation in Seva; playing a role in the Youth Parliament; being a mentor to the school and community.

In the exhibition hall students were introduced to subject areas - with each department showcasing their work on stands and in displays. Subject Leaders, Sixth Form Teachers and Subject Ambassadors were at each stand ready to offer advice on careers, or enrichment opportunities. This gave students opportunities to talk to teachers, students, and alumni about their personal experiences.

In addition to GNSA teaching staff, we were privileged to be joined by representatives from Uxbridge College, Royal Holloway University and by our career's advisors. 

Admission criteria were distributed and both these and admission documentation for both current GNSA and external applicants will be distributed on the GNSA website. The closing date to record an 'expression of interest' is 19th December 2023. Please let us know your prefetrences at the earliest opportunity if you have missed this date.

Subject Ambassadors from Sixth Form provided support on each stand and explained the benefits and challenges that come along with studying each subject. This gave Year 11 students a real flavor of what their learning experience in the Sixth Form at GNSA may be. Teaching staff and Subject Ambassadors have worked incredibly hard to create displays of A level and BTEC work and to provide guidance and reading material for our Year 11 students. We want to say a huge thank you to everyone for their efforts to help make this a memorable event, to provide valuable careers guidance and in supporting Year 11 transition into GNSA Sixth Form.

Friday 10th November Year 12

Our year 12 students attended the 'What Career?  What University?' live event. The event helps students decide on their Post-16 options. Whether it’s an apprenticeship, university or further education.