STEM activities for neurodiverse brains
A word from the GDST’s Trust Consultant Teacher for STEM, Hannah Harrison-Hughes on fun and engaging activities that appeal to neurodiverse learners, offering high levels of challenge and excitement with novelty and outside-the-box thinking.
Sparking curiosity in the next generation of female scientists
To mark British Science Week, 104 pupils from 20 GDST schools gathered at the Royal Institution for a day of science experiments, inspiring talks and controlled explosions.
International Women’s Day 2025 — Inspiring the Next Generation of Female Changemakers
Shapers of girls’ education for 153 years, the GDST continues to strive towards a more equitable world. Our round-up of activities for International Women’s Day 2025.
Blackheath High featured live on BBC Radio to talk on the art of disagreeing well
Ahead of International Women’s Day, Blackheath High School were delighted to welcome BBC Radio London for a live broadcast from a Year 7 Civil Discourse enrichment class.
The benefits of my single-sex education
A Portsmouth High School GDST student is so passionate about the value of girls’ education that she wrote to the editor of The Telegraph. Her published letter highlights the benefits of her girls-only education and the brilliant opportunities her school has provided.
GDST Sport Scholar Day: Inspiring the Next Generation of Female Sporting Champions
The future of women’s sport looks brighter than ever, and this year’s GDST Sport Scholar Day captured that perfectly. Hosted by Sutton High School, the event welcomed 250 sports scholars from across our family of 26 schools.
How the GDST’s sustainability action plan is preparing and empowering girls to tackle the climate emergency
A word from the GDST’s Head of Sustainability and Infrastructure: encouraging and championing behaviours within our schools can protect, nurture and enhance the health and wellbeing of our people and our Planet alike.
Why Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are non-negotiables at the GDST
A word from our Chief Executive — In the face of growing challenges, the GDST remains steadfast in empowering every girl to learn without limits and shape the future.
A Day of Music, Movement, and Creative Expression at GDST Sing
The GDST’s annual music-making event was this year hosted by Bromley High School, where some 250 Year 4 – 6 pupils gathered to celebrate cross-school collaboration and self-expression through music.
