Diving back into #GSALLife! It was wonderful to welcome back alum and three time Olympic diver Yona Knight-Wisdom (GSAL11) to speak to students as we prepare for #BlackHistoryMonth. Yona made a quick detour to support Powell in House Volleyball, too! #GSALFamily #BeInspired

Celebrating 20 years since they left school, 2004 Leeds Girls’ High School (LGHS) alums shared memories and caught up with friends and former teachers at their reunion last weekend. Contact [email protected] to learn how we can help you organise an LGS, LGHS or GSAL reunion!

Three-time Olympian Yona Knight-Wisdom returned to his former school recently - the Grammar School at Leeds - to inspire students in an assembly. dlvr.it/TDfKVx 🔗 Link below

As part of European Day of Languages, we caught up with Aadarsh Nemana (GSAL19) and Lewis Freeman (GSAL18) who studied languages at A-level to see how they use their studies now. It was great to catch up! Let us know how you use languages now. #BeInspired #InspiredLinguists

Our annual alumni magazine 'Memento' will be slotted through your mailbox this autumn. If you have moved house recently please make sure to update your details by the end of next week to receive your copy. gsal.org.uk/update-my-deta…

It's wonderful to see that the legacy of John Smeaton, alumnus and the 'father of civil engineering', continues to inspire innovation in Leeds, 300 years after his birth. >> ow.ly/VVTN50TNujC

With the festive season just around the corner, we hope our alumni can join us for our Festive Drinks Celebration and Winter Concert! ❄️🎶 Check your email for the booking link. For any booking queries, please contact [email protected]

The countdown is on and sparkles are a must!✨ In 7 days, we'll be gathering for a special evening to celebrate the start of the festive season and give a sneak peek of our new performing arts centre 👀 🎵 📅 Thursday 28 November 🕓 5.30pm 📍 GSAL 👉 tinyurl.com/gsal-festive-d…

Today was our annual Speech Day, a tradition celebrating student achievement going back hundreds of years. In honour of this tradition, we dug through our archives for #FlashbackFriday Speech Day memories! Share yours below🎓 🌟🏆 #GSALAlumni #SpeechDay #CelebratingSuccess

This year's Memento, highlights alumni who are driving innovation in their industries! Thank you to all contributors for sharing your inspiring stories.💡 Read the online copy 👉 gsal.org.uk/news/memento-2… #Memento2024 #GSALalumni #Changemakers

💡 Rachel Woolford (GSAL14), boutique fitness studio owner and winner of The Apprentice, shares how embracing change drives her success. 📖 Read about her business journey, lessons learned and her memories of GSAL in Memento 2024, pages 4-5 👉 tinyurl.com/Memento-Autumn… #AlumniNews

🌟 Healthcare is changing—and Dr. James O’Donovan (OL08) is driving innovation! Learn how James is using YouTube for education, building a community and sharing credible health advice. Read his story in Memento 2024 (pages 14-15) 👉 tinyurl.com/Memento-Autumn… #GSALalumni #AlumniNews

🎶 “A full-circle moment.” At 22, Lucy-Anne Daniels (GSAL20) performed at the Proms, honoring Sarah Vaughan’s centennial at the Royal Albert Hall. 🎤 📖 Read about Lucy-Anne’s journey in Memento 2024, page 7 👉 tinyurl.com/Memento-Autumn… #GSALalumni #AlumniNews #BBCProms

Paul Midha (GSAL12) joined winner Rachel Woolford (GSAL14) in the final five of the hit BBC show The Apprentice. Reflecting on his journey in Memento, Paul says: “If I can do this, I can do anything.” Read about Paul’s entrepreneurial plans on page 7 👉 tinyurl.com/Memento-Autumn…

🌟 Claudia Stankler (GSAL13) is on the Forbes 30 Under 30 European list! As COO at Connectd, she’s building high-performance teams to drive innovation. Read about her journey as a woman in tech and investment in Memento 2024, pages 18-19 👉 tinyurl.com/Memento-Autumn… #GSALalumni

🌊 Three-time Olympian Yona Knight-Wisdom (GSAL11) is making waves! After competing in Paris last summer, Yona shares his journey and mission to inspire Jamaica’s next generation of divers in Memento 2024. 📖 Read his story on page 6 👉 tinyurl.com/Memento-Autumn… #AlumniNews

🎭 Barry Cryer (OL53) honoured at GSAL! Our new performing arts centre, The Cryer, celebrates Barry’s legacy in the entertainment industry. His son, Bob, reflects on Barry’s career, resilience and lessons learned. 📖 Read more on page 16 👉 tinyurl.com/Memento-Autumn…

🚀 “Enjoy these years and find what inspires you.” Chris Pearson (OL92), CEO of Agile Space Industries, shared how teamwork at TGI Fridays led to a 25-year career in the space industry. His advice? Follow your passions and take every opportunity!🌟 #Inspiration #STEM

In 2020, GSAL’s youngest pupils joined the main school campus at Alwoodley Gates, and the #GSALfamily was complete. GSAL staff returned to the former Rose Court site to celebrate its new life as a @westoaksleeds SEN school. Read more 👉 ow.ly/ka3A50UpKqE