Education News & School Guides

As a parent, teacher, student, or member of the community – keeping up-to-date with the latest educations news in the UK is important to ensure you have a strong understanding of the education scene, allowing you to deliver the best opportunities for children. 

All of the GDST news right here! Including everything from schools’ successes, GDST events, alumnae stories, think pieces, interviews, GDST Book Club and various opportunities for past, current and future students.

Portsmouth High School girl’s code to be sent to Tim Peake on board the International Space Station

By GDST Portsmouth High School

Portsmouth High School’s Lowena Hull, 13, was the winner, in the 11-13 category, of the Astro-Pi coding challenge competition.

Wimbledon High Alumna recognised for efforts in the workplace

By GDST

Alison Berryman left Wimbledon High in 1993 and is now Chief Operations and Technology Officer at Barclaycard UK Cards.  She…

Vote now for the Alumna of the Year 2016

By GDST

We are delighted to reveal the shortlist for this year’s Alumna of the Year, our annual award celebrating the considerable…

Portsmouth High School alumna returns with her children to take part in Sir William Dupree and Phyllis Loe Chess Tournament

By GDST

Portsmouth High School alumna, and previous winner of the Phyllis Loe Chess Tournament, returned with her two children, Henri Blin,…

Nomura ‘First Step’ internship

By GDST

After a competitive process, 12 GDST students were selected to take part in Nomura’s ‘First Step’ work experience programme during the Easter holidays.

New Head of Juniors for Nottingham Girls’ High School

By GDST Nottingham Girls' High School

Nottingham Girls’ High School has appointed Laura Fowler as the new Head of its Junior School, responsible for the academic achievement and pastoral welfare of all junior students.

New Head for Nottingham Girls’ High School

By GDST Nottingham Girls' High School

Nottingham Girls’ High School has appointed Julie Keller as Head, as staff and students wave a fond farewell to Sue Gorham, who is set to retire after 10 hugely successful years at the helm.

Life changing experience for Croydon High Girls

By GDST Croydon High School

A group of Year 12 girls at Croydon High have chosen to support the charity Free the Children this year as part of their enrichment programme. It has been a life changing experience, both for them and for the children they have been able to help.

Portsmouth High School girls take part in World Wide Walk for Plan-UK

By GDST Portsmouth High School

Over 400 girls from Portsmouth High School took part in Plan-UK’s 10km World Wide Walk on Tuesday 22 March 2016.

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