Sustainability

We are One — Year 6 pupils complete a ‘Changing Climates Curriculum’

We Are One is a GDST-wide eco project for Year 6 pupils which was piloted by 22 GDST schools in 2023.  Learn more about this sustainability initiative.

GDST Staff recognised through International Sustainability Award

Schools across the GDST have achieved the eduCCate Global Bronze Award, an international climate literacy programme designed to build schools’ confidence and capacity to deliver high impact, solution focused climate change education.

One World: Amplifying Young Voices to Build a More Sustainable Future

Our Chief Executive reflects on the GDST’s “One World” sustainability strategy and how we are meeting our ambitious but critically important sustainability targets.

Outdoor Learning at GDST Schools

Outdoor learning theories show the importance of outdoor activities in social and educational development. Discover how GDST values innovative learning today.

Finding Nature on National Poetry Day 2022 

The theme for National Poetry Day 2022 was on The Environment. Sutton High School Head of Prep makes a case for why nature-themed words should remain in the Oxford English dictionary.

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.

GDST juniors created 'pledge hogs' to mark their commitment to climate action during COP26

GDST designing the future

When it comes to the environment, it is the energy of young people that will drive us forward, writes the GDST’s Chief Executive.

Students shine spotlight on sustainable fashion

To coincide with Sustainable Fashion Week (11-19 September), sixth form textiles students at Oxford High School hosted a Sustainable Fashion conference for…

A family of schools

A family of independent schools and academies across England and Wales