This year, 46 year 13 students at 最新麻豆视频 (GSAL) have been awarded full school colours. The distinctive and inspiring purple striped blazer is the highest accolade for achievement and service to the school.

Full colours are awarded to students in recognition of outstanding achievement, service, commitment, use of initiative and setting an excellent example to younger pupils. The range of the achievements for which colours are awarded is testament to the students’ wide range of talents and hard work and a reflection of the enriching pupil experience at the school. Five students received school colours in more than one activity.

Emma received her purple striped blazer for her overall service to the school, whilst Varun was rewarded for his unwavering commitment and achievements in chess.

In sport, Harry, Oli, Ethan, Ben, George, Will and Matthew were awarded full school colours for rugby. Freya, Charlotte, Jenna, Hannah, Emma, and Amy all received the accolade for netball. Hannah, Emma and Amy were also awarded for their success in hockey, alongside Amelia, Siena, Tilly and Joshua. Samuel, Will, Fortune and Toby wear their purple striped blazer for football.

As well as football, Toby was awarded school colours for Explorer Scouts along with Bruno, Rohan, Tom, Jack, Ben, Henry and Rhishi. Ria鈥檚 commitment to badminton saw her receive a full colours award, and Rohan for cricket.

For the arts, Izzie was awarded her full school colours for music (singing); Anushree for music (instrumental); Issie, Munashe and Anna for drama. Marcus has received his colours for both drama and music (instrumental).

Rohan, Amber, Anna, Hannah and Anika all wear their purple striped blazer as a symbol of their commitment to debating. And finally, Joseph, Joshua and Yuvraj have all been awarded full school colours for CCF. Joseph and Joshua have now taken on more senior roles in helping younger students develop and succeed in the Combined Cadet Force.

We congratulate them all and thank them for their service and commitment to the school.

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Thirteen students from 最新麻豆视频 have been offered places at Oxford and Cambridge universities across thirteen different subjects.

Nine pupils received offers to study at the University of Cambridge and four at the University of Oxford. The students, each taking three or four A-levels and an extended project qualification have undergone admissions tests and interviews to secure their offers against a highly competitive backdrop.

Sue Woodroofe, Principal at 最新麻豆视频 said, 鈥淚鈥檓 extremely proud of the students who have received offers from the universities of Oxford and Cambridge and also of their peers who are receiving a multitude of offers from some of the most prestigious higher education providers in the UK and overseas. This is a moment for hard work, of course, but also of great excitement as they consider the next chapter in their lives.鈥�

Current year 13 students, Emily, Anika, Ava, Eve, Anushree, Anna, Ria and Olivia received offers from the University of Cambridge to study history, economics, geography, linguistics, medicine, law, music, and English respectively. Bhavyaa, a student from last year鈥檚 sixth form has also been offered a place to study engineering at Cambridge this September.

Henry, Alexandra, Vishnu and Theo received offers to read French and beginners鈥� Russian, biology, philosophy, politics and economics (PPE) and classics and English respectively from the University of Oxford.

鈥淚 was absolutely delighted to receive my offer and so were my parents. My teachers, subject mentors and the higher education team have also been so supportive throughout the application process. Now I just need to continue the hard work and get my grades!鈥� said Olivia who has secured an offer to study English at Clare College, Cambridge.

So far, over 90% of the 208 students in year 13 have received at least one offer after submitting their UCAS application forms.

In 2023, 94% of GSAL students continued to higher education with 83% being accepted by a higher tariff provider, typically Russell Group universities or Guardian top 30 university. The top four universities by destination for GSAL leavers in 2023 were Newcastle, Liverpool, Durham and Warwick.

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We are delighted to share some very exciting news: GSAL has been named the Sunday Times鈥� North Independent School of the Year 2024!

The award was announced today, Friday 1 December, as part of the Parent Power guide – widely considered the most authoritative account of the UK鈥檚 top schools – which will be published in this weekend鈥檚 Sunday Times.

The accolade marks the third time GSAL has been recognised by the Sunday Times in the last four years; having been chosen as North Independent Secondary School of the Year in 2020 and awarded the North Independent Secondary School of the Decade award in 2021.

The Sunday Times noted GSAL was one of the biggest risers in the UK, up by 53 places on last year to rank 106 overall in the national independent school rankings. It also praised the school鈥檚 generous bursary programme: GSAL spends more than 拢1 million providing at least 100 means-tested bursaries a year, with almost half of bursary students not paying any fees. In the article, Sue Woodroofe, GSAL Principal, admitted she had 鈥渂urst into tears of joy鈥� on hearing of the award, and added: 鈥淲e are a very grounded school. Our motto – 鈥楤e inspired鈥� – sums us up very well.鈥�

Mrs Woodroofe also released a special video to parents, staff and pupils to announce the news, saying 鈥淲e are absolutely thrilled. Well done to our pupils and our staff – it鈥檚 their hard work and dedication that鈥檚 enabled this school to be what it is – and not just now, but over so many centuries.鈥�

She also acknowledged the political, economic and international pressures impacting the lives of some GSAL families, and thanked parents, alumni and the wider GSAL community for their continued support.

Finally, she urged everyone to buy a copy of the Sunday Times and join the school in celebrating this weekend!

The award comes in a year when 70% of GCSEs at GSAL were awarded top 7/8/9 grades, and over 50% of A-levels were awarded A* or A. Plans for a state-of-the-art Performing Arts Centre are also fully underway, with completion in 2024-25.

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To slightly misquote Simon Mainwaring CEO of We First 鈥淐reating a better world requires teamwork, partnerships, and collaboration, as we need an entire army of organisations to work together to build a better world within the next few decades.鈥� This philosophy of teamwork and collaboration underpins 最新麻豆视频鈥檚 (GSAL) approach to partnerships.

At GSAL we aim to bring children and young people together on a range of projects to provide enrichment opportunities and aim to improve education outcomes for everyone involved. GSAL has over 25 partnerships with various regional organisations who share our values and purpose.

From Ilkley Literature Festival, LEEDS2023, and MathsCity, to the annual Teaching and Learning Conference and events with primary schools across Leeds, GSAL鈥檚 partnerships are mutually beneficial and often initiated and led by our partners. For example, our established partnership with Parklands Primary School raises the literacy and numeracy skills of young people and provides our sixth form students with inspiring volunteering opportunities whilst developing valuable skills.

The future is brighter for everyone when our region thrives.

Otley Science Festival always goes off with a bang. Family Fair Organiser Janet Love, said the 鈥淕SAL鈥檚 science teachers and students run fantastic activities for our visitors at the festival. They鈥檙e so enthusiastic and committed to putting across the value of being interested in science!鈥� Hundreds of children – and adults 鈥� were 鈥渇ascinated by the live locusts at the GSAL stand,鈥� said Zara, teacher of biology at GSAL. 鈥淭he highlight for the children was getting creative, constructing their own insects out of pom poms and pipe cleaners!鈥� In sharing resources and time, both GSAL staff and student leaders hope to inspire the next generation of entomologists through their passion for biology.

GSAL also hosts workshops and events for over 50 primary schools such as author visits by Cressida Cowell and Katherine Rundell. By livestreaming these events into classrooms across Yorkshire over two thousand pupils can take part and ask questions. There is no cost to the schools and the teaching day is not disrupted.

Sharing resources and opportunities and inspiration: this is the purpose of GSAL鈥檚 partnerships, which remains at the core of our contribution to the local community. Sue Woodroofe, Principal at GSAL is proud of the school鈥檚 commitment 鈥渢o having a positive impact on young people鈥檚 lives in Leeds beyond our school gates.鈥� At the 2022 GSAL Future鈥檚 Conference, pupils from Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School attended to hear first-hand advice from GSAL鈥檚 alumni about careers from a wide variety of sectors.

Mount St Mary鈥檚 staff, including the head teacher, Mark Cooper, give up their Saturdays to run GCSE revision workshops for their students. Mark has said 鈥渢hrough the creative use of GSAL study spaces for these revision sessions at the weekend, our students flourish in the comfortable and inspiring GSAL setting. Our students rise above their perceived and very real disadvantage and being afforded time to enter the GSAL community for a range of experiences and exposure, is priceless in seeing their own worth and potential.鈥� Together, the schools share experiences and aspirations. For a number of years, we have been building and strengthening our partnership, which has also led to a number of Mount St Mary鈥檚 students being offered a bursary place in GSAL鈥檚 Sixth Form. Mount St Mary鈥檚 alumni have been part of the GSAL student leadership team, including Head Boy. This partnership has helped raise their students鈥� aspirations, enhancing academic and life chances; we look forward to continuing our invaluable partnership.

GSAL鈥檚 partnership with Leeds City Museum (LCM) began almost 10 years ago and has continued to grow.聽Natalie Haigh, Learning and Access Officer at LCM, puts the success of their family fun days down to the alignment of values and goals, stating 鈥渂oth GSAL and LCM want to offer free learning activities and events for families together, in a friendly and welcoming space. With GSAL, we have been able to offer a range of high-quality events and engaging activities for families in Leeds.鈥�

Our joint PhD project with Leeds Beckett University aims to better understand the transition of juniors to senior school and how best to continue their athletic development. Professor Kevin Till, Co-Director of the Centre for Child and Adolescent Physical Literacy at Leeds Beckett University said “our partnership with the Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) is a great example of our commitment to working together to co-produce research that make a positive difference to people, communities, and organisations.” Sam Gregory, GSAL sport teacher and embedded PhD researcher, brings the joint project to life, and sees this research as pivotal to adapting the sporting curriculum to engage young people in sport, as well as to “improve motor competence, motivation and engagement in physical education.” From a researcher perspective, working at GSAL allows Sam to embed himself into the school and generate rich data whilst building strong rapports with practitioners at GSAL. In relation to the PhD work, this will all help with the transformative approach practitioners are taking towards Physical Education. Professor Kevin Till and Professor Dave Morley have recently been involved with the development of the physical literacy consensus statement for the UK, as well as launching the only centre for physical literacy within the UK. Sam has said 鈥淟eeds Beckett is a great institution and is at the forefront for driving change within this area, putting GSAL in a very exciting position in relation to developing an innovative PE program.鈥� Professor Kevin Till believes the joint PhD helps to “co-create better experiences and opportunities for all children and adolescents and those who support them.”

As ambassadors for the Child Friendly Leeds initiative we are committed to making the city the best in the UK for children and young people. Our parents association donates hundreds of items of school uniform to the Zero Waste initiative, which provides much needed uniform to children across the city whilst saving tonnes of clothing from going to landfill. With the support of our partners we provide enrichment opportunities for looked after children and their carers. We organise gift collections at Christmas and Easter which sees the hundreds of items donated. Emma Southam, Engagement and Participation officer for Child Friendly Leeds said 鈥渢he GSAL community are always generous and supportive鈥� and 鈥渨e greatly appreciate your hard-work in organising these collections which makes such a difference to hundreds of families.鈥�

We can trace our roots in Leeds back to 1552, and as one of the oldest institutions in the city we take our civic responsibilities seriously. We have benefited from the generosity of philanthropists for over four hundred years, and we want to ensure that as many children and young people as possible benefit from their altruism. Our facilities are used by hundreds of schools, charities and community groups, every day of the week and every week of the year. Our partnerships and the sharing of our facilities are just some of the ways that according to research by the Independent Schools Council (ISC) that we contribute over 拢20m to the local economy and support 470 jobs.

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Congratulations to Duncan (Y12) who has been awarded the prestigious Arkwright Engineering Scholarship sponsored by the Royal Air Force. Out of 1391 applications, 622 reached final panel interview stages, and Duncan was one of the 320 successful candidates.

With the educational charity The Smallpiece Trust, the Arkwright Scholarships programme identifies future leaders in engineering and technical design, as well as helping them progress in their career. The rigorous interview process includes a written application, a problem solving exam and a panel interview.

Duncan proudly discussed the success of his multi-functional birdfeeder he designed and made for his Design and Technology NEA at GCSE, 鈥淚 was able to apply maths and physics to the real world. Seeing my designs work really spurred my interest in engineering!鈥� Duncan used this project in his application for the scholarship, as the complexity and adaptability of the product displayed his talent and promise as an engineer.

Partnered with the RAF, Duncan will have a mentor who will support and advise him on his aerospace engineering career. In addition to the national recognition of the scholarship certification, Duncan will also receive money to support his further engineering studies.

Duncan has now set up an engineering club at school during lunchtime to inspire and instil his passion in pupils lower down in the school.

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Students at 最新麻豆视频 (GSAL) are celebrating after being accredited with a Green Flag distinction award.

The Eco-Schools Green Flag recognises a school鈥檚 outstanding efforts to reduce its impact on the planet.

Supported by Tim Street, teacher and Environmental Sustainability Leader, GSAL鈥檚 eco-enthusiasts have worked tirelessly after school to improve the sustainability 140-acre site at Alwoodley Gates.

Tim Street praised the Eco Committee – staff and students – for their dedication to bettering GSAL鈥檚 green spaces through eco campaigns including:

• A school allotment behind the Sports Dome
• Hosting a school-wide Eco Week
• A building management system to control timings and temperatures of heating and lighting around the school.

GSAL is also aiming to have 100% LED lighting by summer 2024. GSAL鈥檚 external lighting 鈥� including the astroturf and tennis courts 鈥� is already completely LED and managed by sensors for increased efficiency.

Izzie, a sixth form Eco Committee member, said: 鈥淚 am so proud of the significant progress the staff and students have made on improving the site鈥檚 sustainability. I really enjoyed the Alwoodley 2023 Climate Action Hub Conference, where we shared ideas for becoming more eco-friendly.鈥�

Going forward, the Eco Committee wants to encourage more litter picking on the school premises and improve and progress their allotment.

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Stuart Lawrence, the younger brother of Stephen Lawrence, has visited 最新麻豆视频 (GSAL) to spread a revolutionary message of hope among young people ahead of Black History Month in October.

Thirty years after Stephen鈥檚 murder, which led to changes in legislation, police practice and a profound cultural shift in attitudes towards racism, Lawrence spoke to primary and senior students at GSAL about the power of an individual to change the world.

In his speech to senior school students, Stuart recalled a neighbour calling to say that Stephen had been in a fight at the bus stop. 鈥淪tephen wasn鈥檛 the kind of person to get involved in a fight,鈥� said Stuart. 鈥淚 shared a bedroom with him from the age of five; I knew him.鈥� Two hours later, his parents Doreen and Neville returned from the hospital with the news that Stephen had died. 鈥淚 went from the middle child to the eldest overnight – my mindset changed completely.鈥�

Stuart – an educator, author and activist (鈥渂ut father, husband and human being first鈥�) – presented a special extended assembly to the whole of senior school. His topics ranged from microaggressions to his passion for futsal, and he encouraged students to join an 鈥渆xclusive 1% club鈥� by picking up a book and reading every day. To close, he asked staff and pupils to join him in a rousing chant of 鈥淚 am a revolutionary!鈥�

Afterwards, Stuart headed over to primary school to speak to years 4, 5 and 6. He told the children about the importance of being givers not takers and having empathy for others. He then set students a challenge: to limit their time on electronic devices to pursue greater things. 鈥淗ard work beats talent when talent doesn鈥檛 work hard,鈥� he told pupils. 鈥淲hile you鈥檙e at home playing computer games, someone else is out there practicing their skills and working at something you want to be great at.鈥� Stuart also signed and donated some of his books Silence Is Not An Option to the school鈥檚 libraries.

Stuart, who is a patron for , was delighted to see a decolonialised historical timeline on the walls in GSAL Primary and even more thrilled to see a picture of his greatest inspiration: Nelson Mandela. Stuart recalled how his family met Nelson Mandela two weeks after Stephen鈥檚 murder, and how the high-profile meeting encouraged the police to take the investigation more seriously.

Jo Haynes-Boyd, EDI lead at GSAL, praised Stuart鈥檚 inspiring talks and students鈥� high engagement. 鈥淭hey clearly felt safe and comfortable, and asked so many questions,鈥� said Jo. 鈥淭his is an incredible start to Black History Month for GSAL. We can鈥檛 wait to have Stuart back to work with specific year groups – this work is so important to us.鈥�

滨尘补驳别:听Rt Hon Stuart Lawrence with students

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It鈥檚 been a year of excellent results for 最新麻豆视频 (GSAL), with 70% of all GCSEs awarded the top grades of 7, 8 or 9 (A/A*). 51% of entries were awarded grade 8 or above, and almost a third given grade 9.

GSAL鈥檚 GCSE Class of 23 included five sets of twins, two Bradford City academy footballers, two City of Leeds Youth Orchestra members, an Olympic swim team hopeful, an England U17 cricketer, a Junior GB tennis player and a rising golf star. Six students had particular cause for celebration after receiving 9s – the highest possible grade – across the board in 10 subjects, and 43 students achieved 10 grade 8s and 9s.

Sue Woodroofe, Principal at GSAL, said: 鈥淭he preceding years haven鈥檛 been easy for this year鈥檚 GCSE cohort, and their outstanding achievement is thanks to their hard work, determination and resilience – and, of course, that of their family and teachers. I鈥檓 so proud of everything our students have achieved, both academically and personally.鈥�

Image: GSAL students celebrating their GCSE results at school.

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The Class of 2023 have done incredibly well despite this being their first experience of public examinations, said Sue Woodroofe, Principal of 最新麻豆视频 (GSAL), as results were announced today (Thursday, August 17).

鈥淥ur Year 13 students were caught up in the exam disruption caused by the pandemic, and so missed the opportunity to sit their GCSEs in the normal way. Understandably, many were nervous about their A-levels – but they showed real determination and tenacity, with great support from staff and their families,鈥� Mrs Woodroofe added.

More than 60 students (36%) at GSAL achieved top grades of three As or more, and six achieved at least three A*s.

Headline achievements included:

鈼� 14 percent of grades were at A*
鈼� 52 percent of grades were at A*and A
鈼� 81 percent of grades were at A*-B

Mrs Woodroofe concluded: 鈥淚鈥檓 extremely proud of our students who, like so many of their generation, have had to contend with learning through lockdowns. These outstanding results are testimony to their resilience and hard work. They should feel incredibly proud of their achievements and excited about the next chapter in their lives.鈥�

Image: GSAL students celebrate their A-level results.

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During their time in sixth form, 52 year 13 students at 最新麻豆视频 have been awarded full colours, the highest accolade for achievement and service and synonymous with the distinctive and highly-coveted purple striped blazer.

Full colours are awarded to students in recognition of outstanding achievement, commitment, use of initiative and setting an excellent example to younger pupils. This year鈥檚 cohort have been awarded for sport, debating, music, drama, arts and events and service to school, EDI, CCF and Explorer Scouts, with six students receiving full colours in more than one activity.

We congratulate them all on their achievements and thank them for their service and commitment to the school.

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GSAL hosted its annual Futures Conference recently, inspiring students with engaging presentations, panel discussions and hands-on workshops from the school鈥檚 alumni in fields ranging from medicine to marketing.

Students made four choices from a programme of sector-specific and skills-based presentations, all intended to broaden their horizons and give them real-world insights into the world of work. Speakers, who were all from the school鈥檚 alumni and parent communities, included Deputy Chief Executive and Second Permanent Secretary of HMRC, Angela MacDonald (OG88), barrister Pankaj Madan (OL92), Deputy Medical Director at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, Dr Sarah Sherliker (OG96) and artistic director William Galinsky (OL90). Some students even had the chance to get involved in a high-stakes and hands-on trading game organised by Paul Anderson (OL91), Global Head, Listed Derivatives and Clearing at Deutsche Bank.

The highlight of the day for many came from Simon Gillis (OL00), COO of Academy Award, Emmy and BAFTA-winning television and film production house, See Saw Films. Simon, who trained as a solicitor and previously worked as a senior lawyer for Disney, gripped students with the tale of his 鈥渟quiggle rather than a straight line鈥� career and the inspirational careers that await them in the film and television sector. Faisal Galaria (OL92), former CEO of Blippar, provided further encouragement, telling students 鈥渋t doesn鈥檛 matter where you鈥檙e coming from, it鈥檚 where you鈥檙e going鈥� and urged the young people in attendance to 鈥渓eave everything on the track鈥� – an analogy referring back to his days as a successful schoolboy runner.

Students from one of GSAL鈥檚 partner schools, Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School joined the event in-person, and content was recorded to share with GSAL鈥檚 partner schools across the city.

鈥淲e鈥檙e committed to having a positive impact on young people鈥檚 lives in Leeds beyond our school gates and sharing the first-hand experiences of our alumni. We鈥檙e delighted that students from Cardinal Heenan were able to be with us鈥� said Sue Woodroofe, Principal at GSAL. 鈥淲e know that many more will benefit from the wisdom and advice shared via the recordings for some time to come.鈥�

Kieran Gaffey, careers coordinator at Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School, Leeds, said 鈥淥ur students fully enjoyed the event at GSAL learning about potential future careers from inspirational speakers. Many thanks for the invite and warm welcome from GSAL.鈥�

Students were also effusive in their feedback. 鈥淚 found the sessions really eye-opening and interesting and finding out about careers that were completely new to me,鈥� said Ellie, year 12 student.

After this dose of inspiration, one thing is certain: a bright future awaits!

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Students in years 10 and 12 at GSAL attend the annual Futures Conference
Simon Gillis (OL00), COO, See Saw Films

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Recently at 最新麻豆视频 you may have noticed a newly unveiled sun dial on a plinth on the walkway from the visitors鈥� car park to the main reception – but you may find there is more to it than meets the eye.

The sundial was commissioned by the school in memory of Derek Fry, a much-loved physics and astronomy teacher who taught at Leeds Grammar School and 最新麻豆视频 for over 30 years. Otto Stowe (GSAL21) was tasked with creating a plinth for the sun dial as part of his A-level design technology project.

Mr Fry sadly passed away in聽2018, two months before Otto, one of his astronomy students, sat their GCSEs.

Otto鈥檚 design for the plinth was inspired by maths, physics and astronomical references and made from steel. The three-part construction reflected trigonometry and Otto incorporated an armillary sphere at its centre. Take a closer look above the sphere and you will see Mr Fry鈥檚 profile.

Dr Michelle D鈥橵ali, teacher of physics and astronomy co-ordinator at GSAL, worked with Otto on the project.

鈥淭his is such a wonderful teaching and learning tool for the current and future GCSE astronomy students and Otto鈥檚 plinth is absolutely stunning 鈥� the care, effort and attention to detail he has put in to this commission is a wonderful tribute to Mr Fry.鈥�

Otto who gained a grade A* in A-level DT, is now studying mechanical engineering at the University of Sheffield.

Dr D鈥橵ali added, 鈥淭he sundial will be to put to practical use too by GSAL鈥檚 GCSE astronomy students as part of their studies. The fact that this is not just a memorial but an invaluable learning tool would have been particularly important to Mr Fry.鈥�

The sundial itself is made of brass with a patinated and filigree finish which Otto incorporated into the plinth design.

Otto is keen that passers-by see something different every time they look at the sun dial and its plinth. Next time you pass take a closer look. It is positioned on the school鈥檚 exact co-ordinates, 53聽52N, 131, W.

And finally in the words of Mr Fry, 鈥淚f you scratch off an astronomer, you get a physicist and if you scratch off a physicist, you get a mathematician鈥�. Mr Fry, Otto and all his former astronomy students were certainly proud to be all three.

Pictured: Otto with the sun dial on its plinth and the sun dial.

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Cadet Colour Sergeant Flossie, a member of GSAL鈥檚 Combined Cadet Force, recently received one of the highest honours any cadet can achieve, having been appointed as one of only three Lord-Lieutenant Cadets for West Yorkshire.

Each of the cadets represent their respective section of the armed forces, with Flossie taking the role for the Combined Cadet Force (CCF).

Sixth former, Flossie, joined the cadets when she was 13 and has taken part in a number of exciting activities and opportunities, including kayaking in Scotland, rock-climbing in Wales, and is soon to head off to Germany skiing.

Lord Lieutenant cadets are amongst the best in their county and will have completed most of their training syllabus, as well as taking part in The Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 award scheme. During her role, Flossie will be given the chance to assist the Lord Lieutenant at civic and military occasions, including the chance to attend Royal Visits.

She said: 鈥淭he cadets have given me a lifetime worth of adventures and I hope all these experiences will help me throughout the rest of my cadet and adult career.鈥�

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A student from 最新麻豆视频 (GSAL) who won a prestigious European climbing competition in Austria this summer, is now looking forward to moving up to new 聽challenges.

Representing Team GB, climber Dayan Akhtar (GSAL22), 18, from Alwoodley, came first at the European Youth Bouldering Championship in Graz, Austria on 6 August. His gold medal followed him finishing 11^th in the European Youth Lead Climbing Championship in Augsburg, Germany earlier in the summer.

Just recently, Dayan moved onto the world stage representing GB in both the bouldering and lead climbing disciplines in Dallas at the Youth World Championships on 22-31 August and finishing an impressive 6^th overall.

After his spectacular summer of climbing, Dayan, also achieved a strong set of A-level results and he will be taking up a place at Leeds Beckett University to study sports and exercise science.

Dayan said: 鈥淚鈥檝e had a very busy but exciting summer. I flew to the European Championships just two days after sitting my last A-level exam and received my results just as I boarded the plane for the World Championships in Dallas! Balancing my studies with training and competitions has been tough but my teachers have been amazing and helped me a great deal.鈥�

We wish Dayan well in his studies, his imminent move from youth to senior climbing competitions and his preparation for selection for the Olympics in Paris 2024 and Los Angeles in 2028.

Image credit: Achim Reinbacher

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Students are celebrating outstanding results at 最新麻豆视频 (GSAL) with over 70% of GCSE grades at 7 or above 鈥� the equivalent of A*/A under the previous system.

More than half (52 per cent) of all grades were at 8 and 9, with 31 per cent at the highly sought-after grade 9.

Thirty seven students scooped grade 8s or 9s in every subject, including 11 who secured the top grade of 9 in all of their GCSEs.

Principal Sue Woodroofe said: 鈥淚 am extremely proud of our GCSE students and they thoroughly deserve these results. They responded so positively to the school鈥檚 online learning provision throughout each lockdown of recent years and have impressed everyone with their commitment, hard-work and enthusiasm. As a cohort they have been supported and encouraged by staff and their families, and most importantly one another.

Their experience over the past two and a half years will be a source of strength as they look to their A level studies, and I am excited for what these 聽young people will continue to achieve as they grow and develop in sixth form.鈥�

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The Class of 2022 are the first cohort to sit public exams for three years due to the pandemic, and they have done incredibly well, said Sue Woodroofe, Principal of 最新麻豆视频 (GSAL), as results were announced today (Thursday, August 18).

鈥淥ur Year 13 students were the first cohort to be caught up in the public exam disruption and they did not have the opportunity to sit their GCSEs in the normal way. Understandably, many were then nervous at sitting A-levels – but they showed real perseverance and responded very well, with the support from staff and their families,鈥� said Mrs Woodroofe. 鈥淒espite the change and uncertainty over the past two and half years, I have been proud of the way our students have approached their studies, showing maturity and commitment yet all the time encouraging each other along the way.鈥�

More than 80 (40%) students at GSAL achieved the top grades of three As or more, with nine students gaining 4 A*s and a further 19 achieving at least three A*s across the board.

• 26 per cent of grades were at A*
• 59 per cent of grades were at A*and A
• 83 per cent of grades were at A*-B

Mrs Woodroofe added: 鈥淚鈥檓 delighted that our sixth formers have been able to conclude their schooling on a high with these wonderful results. Through lockdowns and disruption to learning, they have grown in confidence and resilience. They thoroughly deserve this moment and are well prepared for the next chapter in their lives.鈥�

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The new student leadership team has been appointed at 最新麻豆视频 (GSAL), with the four new heads of school announcing plans to enhance student wellbeing.

Year 12 students, Jevic, Jess, Zoe and Henry were announced as the new heads following a rigorous selection process. Each student had to earn a nomination, write a manifesto on what they could bring to the role and secure the votes from Year 12 students, as well as staff. They were then shortlisted for a final interview with the Principal and other members of the senior leadership team.

One of their ideas for the new academic year is to make further improvements to the well-being mentoring system to make it easier for younger students to access support. GSAL鈥檚 school well-being mentoring scheme trains Year 12 students to support younger students.

Jess,17, said: 鈥淲e鈥檇 like to introduce the pairing up of sixth formers with specific form groups further down the school so they see the same people each week which will better support them if they are struggling a bit with the workload or friendships.鈥�

The heads are part of a wider student leadership team, which includes the house captains, prefects, faculty leaders and faith leaders, who all work together and liaise between staff and students. Jevic, 17, who joined the school in Year 12 from Mount St Mary鈥檚 Catholic High School in Leeds, already has leadership experience. He was a deputy head at his previous school and is also a Christian faith leader at GSAL.

He thinks his appointment as head of school could encourage other new joiners to take part too. 鈥淢aybe I could give them advice on how to approach it. It鈥檚 easier for someone who has been here for five years to show they have the skills, but if you鈥檝e only been here for six months it鈥檚 a bit harder. You have to get involved in as much as you can, which also helps you make new friends too. I think I can be a role model for new students who come in,鈥� he said.

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Long-serving Scout leader Alan Naylor, who lives in Ilkley, has been presented with the Silver Wolf, the Scout Association鈥檚 highest accolade for exceptional service.

Alan, who has been a leader at 10^th North Leeds GSAL Scout Group for nearly 50 years, was presented with his award by County Commissioner Carol Milburn on behalf of the Chief Scout, Bear Grylls at a special ceremony at 最新麻豆视频鈥� (GSAL) Scout campsite earlier this month.

He said: 鈥淚 feel very proud of what I have achieved, but you don鈥檛 do these things on your own. There have been many young people and leaders who have worked with me over the years.鈥�

Alan has been involved in Scouting at the school since he was a pupil at Leeds Grammar School. He left the school in 1972 and then returned as a geography teacher from 1977-2009 and was the head of outdoor education from 2009 until he retired in 2014. He has been involved in Scouts ever since first joining the movement as an 11-year-old and was given an award for 40 years of service. As well as GSAL Group Scout Leader, he has served as the Explorer Scout Leader since 2009.

The Chief Scout awards the prestigious Silver Wolf to a select few long-serving leaders 鈥榝or services of the most exceptional character鈥�. Alan received a small silver wolf suspended on a dark green and yellow ribbon, along with a certificate.

The presentation on 6 May 6 at GSAL鈥檚 scout campsite was attended by over one hundred current and former Scouts, Explorer Scouts, fellow leaders, alumni, staff and parents. Next year Alan will be invited to a day of celebration at Windsor Castle which will include a Queen鈥檚 Scout parade and presentation.

Last year 最新麻豆视频 celebrated 100 years of Scouting at the school and its predecessor, Leeds Grammar School. Through the years Alan has led hundreds of Scouts on overseas trips, summer camps and fantastic outdoor adventures. Many former and current Scouts have expressed their heart-felt thanks for his hard work, dedication and service.

He said: 鈥淪couting is about skills for life. It helps children gain self-confidence, the ability to work with others in teams and leadership responsibilities. It teaches them social skills and they can develop friendships for life.鈥�

Alan was also featured in the Ilkley Gazette, the Wharfedale Observer and the Yorkshire Evening Post.

Pictured – Alan Naylor at the award ceremony.

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The thoughts of senior school students at 最新麻豆视频 (GSAL) during the pandemic have been turned into a special choral piece created with award-winning Leeds composer, Emily Levy, which was released online last week.聽 When the students, aged 11 to 18, were asked: 鈥榃hat鈥檚 on your mind?鈥� a year ago, they responded with hundreds of words which have been made into 鈥楲et鈥檚 Talk鈥�, a unique and experimental composition recorded at the school as the country went in and out of lockdowns.

More than 500 pupils were involved in the recording of the composition for choir, soloists and small ensemble, which Emily Levy composed after analysing the students鈥� numerous responses.

GSAL鈥檚 head of co-curricular music, Adrian Knowles said: 鈥淚t was a chance for the students just to express themselves. We gave them a day and a lot of marker pens and Post-It notes and built a graffiti wall in the rotunda, a display space at the heart of the school. They could come and go and just write whatever they wanted or felt.鈥�

A group of English A-level students then collated the answers and created word clouds. These showed how often different answers came up and the words were then grouped into topics, for example, the environment, political movements, and emotions and feelings.

Emily said: 鈥淚 tried to honour the students鈥� words and phrases in the piece 鈥� giving more time and weight to the things that came up most frequently. All the answers seemed to be a request to listen, be heard, and enter a dialogue 鈥� so I guess that鈥檚 why it became 鈥楲et鈥檚 Talk鈥�. It was a new and fun way to work and I tried to let the whole creative process be led by those answers.鈥�

The original idea had been to perform a live concert in the school grounds, but following months of Covid restrictions, this had to be abandoned. At the start of the new school year in September 2021, the music department decided to make a recording of the choral project instead. The students went into the school鈥檚 recording studio and sang in small groups. The instrumental score was recorded by 5 of the school鈥檚 30 visiting peripatetic music teachers who also recorded their parts individually, or in small ensemble.

Year 12 student, Will, who took part in the project, said: 鈥淚 really like the music within Let’s Talk because it passes around a melody line and has some strong harmonies.鈥�

Let鈥檚 Talk is a unique composition of the students鈥� experiences and a snapshot of recent history. The recording coincides with research revealing the huge impact the pandemic has had on children鈥檚 mental health.

Emily said: 鈥淚 hope the thoughts, ideas and 鈥榗all to arms鈥� of the student鈥檚 answers come across. It鈥檚 a snapshot of a time of massive upheaval and change for them 鈥� but the responses to the question they were asked were really nuanced, assertive and sensitive.鈥�

The Let鈥檚 Talk video is available to watch at

Images: Leeds-based composer, Emily Levy (photo credit: Amanda Benson, BBC)

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Since the start of the academic year, 44 Year 13 students at 最新麻豆视频 have been awarded full colours, the highest accolade for achievement and service and synonymous with the distinctive and highly-coveted purple striped blazer.

Full colours are awarded to students in recognition of outstanding achievement, commitment, use of initiative and setting an excellent example to younger pupils. They are awarded for sport, equality and diversity, the arts, Scouts, CCF or service.

This year鈥檚 recipients received their awards at the end of the autumn and spring terms. We congratulate them all on their achievements and thank them for their service and commitment to the school.

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