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GDST Creative Writing Prize Results 2023

This year’s theme for the GDST Creative Writing prize was ‘Our Planet’. Discover the winners, runners up and read some brilliant stories from GDST girls.

Tips and tools for looking after your mental health – with Dr Alex George

At a recent GDST event, Dr Alex George spoke to over 3000 students and gave his top tips for managing your mental health.

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.

Tes Schools Awards 2023: GDST finalists announced

The shortlist for the 2023 Tes Schools Awards has been announced and we’re delighted that GDST schools have been recognised.  

My favourite thing about working for NASA

Nottingham Girls’ High School Alumna Susie Allen-Sierpinski chatted with headteacher Julie Keller for the April 2023 instalment of our In Conversation With series.

Understanding Wraparound Care for Children

The benefits of wraparound care for your children. How wraparound care works, best practices, and its impact on schools and children.

Languages Create Adventures

Notting Hill and Ealing High school welcomed 161 students from 11 GDST schools across the GDST family to celebrate the latest GDST Languages Festival.

Making a Mess, Scientifically! 

GDST junior girls marked British Science Week 2023 by coming together for a day of scientific experiments, live demonstrations and controlled explosions at The Royal Institute of Science.

(Left to right) Genelle Aldred, India Gary Martin, Jo Sharrock, Kaisha-Wade Speid and Laura Coryton

Hope will always thrive when women and girls empower each other

The GDST’s Chief Executive reflects on the achievements of remarkable women across the globe this year and why we should not give up hope for a better future.

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