2022

Captain Maryla Ingham, The First Female Royal Navy Captain

Captain Maryla Ingham has taken command of HMS Protector – the Royal Navy’s only Ice Patrol Ship, making history by becoming the first woman to hold the rank of Captain and command a major ship unit in the Royal Navy.

LEAD Showcase March 2022

Y12 Students from across the GDST family came together at London School of Economics for the GDST LEAD Final Showcase.

Sutton’s zero carbon masterplan

Sutton High School GDST hold the ‘Topping Out’ ceremony of their net zero carbon masterplan development, Fernwood House.

Earth Warriors

GDST is partnering with Earth Warriors to help empower some of our youngest pupils to feel they can take meaningful action to combat climate change.

What Is Neurodiversity and Why Do We Need It?

As part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2022 we looked at what ‘neurodiversity’ means and why we should recognise and value differences in thinking.

International Women’s Day

Every year, International Women’s Day provides a powerful and poignant reminder of what everyone at the GDST strives for every day. And in 2022, this has never been so vital.

PARENT FAQ – GDST proposed changes to teachers’ pensions

A FAQ Guide for Parents to understand the GDST proposed changes to teachers’ pensions.

Portsmouth High School celebrate 140 years with a Gala concert

Portsmouth High School celebrate 140 years with a Gala Concert at the Cathedral of St Thomas, Old Portsmouth.

Children’s Mental Health Week 2022

To mark Children’s Mental Health Week 2022, GDST experts talk about the importance of children’s mental health and pastoral care in schools. 

A family of schools

23 independent schools and two academies in England and Wales