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Celebrating trailblazing GDST alumnae and future changemakers

To mark Women’s History Month, we are celebrating the remarkable ‘firsts’ that GDST alumnae have accomplished across a range of professions, as well as the laudable aspirations of the future changemakers being educated in our schools.

Inspiring the next generation of scientists

We gathered over 120 Year 5 girls at the famous Royal Institution for our annual Junior Science Conference, held during…

GDST Languages community comes together

Today over 120 Year 7 to 10 students from across GDST schools gathered at Sydenham High School for the annual…

International Women’s Day: a pivotal moment to champion fearless women and inspire every girl who wants to create a better future for all

A word from the GDST’s Chief Executive to mark International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month 2024.

GDST students – including BBC Young Chorister of the Year winner – sing at the Royal Academy of Music

Yesterday, the Girls’ Day School Trust hosted its annual GDST Sing! concert at the Royal Academy of Music in London.…

My voice matters: the importance of teaching girls and young women the art of disagreeing well 

The GDST’s Chief Executive reflects on the theme of this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week – ‘My Voice Matters’ – and how it underpins much of the work going on in our classrooms to build confidence and fearlessness in each student.

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.

Over 700 pupils compete in GDST inaugural Regional Festival of Sport

In February 2024, students from across the GDST’s family of schools participated in the first ever GDST Regional Festival of Sport.

Skills for Life – National Apprenticeship Week 2024

This National Apprenticeship Week we interviewed a GDST alumna about her apprenticeship in Electrical & Electronics at Rolls-Royce.

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