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.

Kensington Prep School says a fond farewell to Mrs Bonner

By GDST Kensington Prep School

We are very sad to report that Mrs Joanna Bonner, who many former girls, parents and staff will remember as…

Pioneering Birkenhead alumna gives hope to those who face adversity

By GDST Birkenhead High School Academy

Barbara James, a Birkenhead High School alumna has shared her story to inspire those who suffer from debilitating conditions. Barbara’s…

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GDST Travel Scholarship report: touring Germany and the Balkans

By GDST Portsmouth High School

Lara Bird, an alumna of Portsmouth High School and recipient of a GDST Travel Scholarship, describes her experiences of traveling around Germany…

Acclaimed historian Professor Michael Wood visits Bromley High

By GDST Bromley High School

Earlier this term, the History and Politics Society at Bromley High School was thrilled to host one of the nation’s most…

Howell’s School comes to Mayfair

By GDST

On Friday 27th January, Howell’s School, Llandaff returned to the splendid setting of London’s Lansdowne Club, in the heart of bustling Mayfair, for…

June Brown invites Ipswich High choirs onto Desert Island Discs

By GDST

On Sunday 12th February, the Ipswich High School for Girls combined choirs (Piccolo Chamber Choir, Senior Chamber Choir and Senior Choir)…

“Il faut aimer la vie” – a GDST Travel Scholarship report from France

By GDST Royal High School Bath

Louisa Cotterhill, an alumna of The Royal High School, Bath, takes us on a journey to the South East of…

Northampton High cellist mentored by Julian Lloyd Webber makes concert debut

By GDST Northampton High School

Natasha Wilcockson, a talented cellist from Northampton High School, made her debut last month at the Birmingham Junior Conservatoire’s Orchestral…

Spectacular Gala Concert marks Portsmouth High’s 135th anniversary

By GDST Portsmouth High School

Portsmouth High School celebrated 135 years this month with a Gala Concert at the Cathedral of St Thomas, Old Portsmouth.…

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