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Weaving the green thread at GDST schools

As the curtain falls on this year’s COP29, sustainability remains a major priority for GDST, and our schools, and our united mission is to deliver Net Zero by 2050.

Wimbledon High School hosts ICGS Educating Girls Symposium

The GDST and Wimbledon High were delighted to welcome over 200 education leaders, teachers and advocates of girls’ education to celebrate the power of girls and girls’ schools.

Keynote speaker, Fleur Emery-Rice

LEAD Launch Event 2024

The launch event for the GDST’s fourth LEAD (Leadership Enterprise Advanced Diploma) in partnership with LSE Generate, the entrepreneurial arm of the London School of Economics and Political Sciences.

Making positive changes for girls’ futures

To mark International Day of the Girl 2024 we hosted an Inspiring Female Changemakers event with GDST students and alumnae and explored the IDG theme: Girls’ Vision for the Future.

Why Civil Discourse and Respect matter even more in the Year of Elections

2024 is the year of elections and women’s voices are needed more than ever, writes the GDST’s Chief Executive.

Sheffield Girls’ recognised by Google for their leading strategy on technology in education

Sheffield Girls’ recognised as ‘Google Reference School’ for their outstanding use of technology to drive positive learning outcomes.

The GDST Energy Programme

How the GDST’s Energy Programme aims to educate students on the importance of reducing carbon emissions as a key sustainability goal.

Nottingham Girls’ hosts 729 students from 15 schools for thought-provoking theatrical production of Protest

729 students from 15 schools, including 12 state-maintained and three independent schools, gathered to enjoy the thought-provoking production Protest hosted at Nottingham Girls’ High School.

Sheffield Girls’ student wins Young Chorister Of the Year Competition 2023

On Sunday 3rd November, the BBC broadcasted the Young Chorister of the Year 2023 Finals which saw a Sheffield Girls’ student claim a top prize. 

A family of schools

23 independent schools and two academies in England and Wales