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A family of 25 girls’ schools, including 23 independent schools and two academies, across England and Wales.

London, UK. Schools nationwide
Joined April 2010
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
6 years
Your back-to-school checklist: Hopes ✔️ Dreams ✔️ Perseverance ✔️ Energy ✔️ Enthusiasm ✔️ Fun ✔️ Kindness ✔️ Imagination ✔️ Intellect ✔️ Wit ✔️ And pens. You can never have too many pens. 🖊️
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@GDST
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Back-to-school checklist. Did you remember... Your hopes ✅ Dreams ✅ Positivity ✅ Resilience ✅ Adaptability ✅ Sense of adventure ✅ Friendship ✅ Energy ✅ Enthusiasm ✅ Compassion ✅ Imagination ✅ Intellect ✅ And pens. Don’t forget your pens ✅
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@GDST
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We are immensely shocked and saddened by the news of the death of Emma Pattison, her daughter Lettie and her husband George. Our thoughts are with their family at this time, as well as everyone at Croydon High School, and Epsom College.
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
5 years
Your back-to-school checklist: Hopes ✔️ Dreams ✔️ Perseverance ✔️ Energy ✔️ Enthusiasm ✔️ Fun ✔️ Kindness ✔️ Imagination ✔️ Intellect ✔️ Wit ✔️ And pens. You can never have too many pens. 🖊️
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
6 years
To mark #Vote100 , we reflect on the brilliant #GDSTpioneers of past, present and future: #100years
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@GDST
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6 years
"Single-sex schools provide space & time for girls... to find their voice & be comfortable in their own skin. So when they leave... they will be ready to hold their place in the world [&] to shake it up." Great letter to @TheEconomist from @Head_WHS
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@GDST
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6 years
Take a fresh look at the GDST... #GDSTspirit
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
5 years
Amazing #Alevel results for #GDST schools this year. Special shout out to @OxfordHighSch for making it to the top of the table with 77.7% A*- As! #wheregirlslearnwithoutlimits #girlseducation
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@GDST
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5 years
Congratulations to former #GDST girl Olivia Colman for her Golden Globe win last night! Now even more excited for her next portrayal of another British Queen later this year... #TheCrown @NorwichHigh #TuesdayMotivation
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
5 years
Congratulations to Khadijah Mellah who has WON the #MagnoliaCup ! First jockey in the UK to compete in a hijab and she comes FIRST! Proud to have her as a @GDSTAlumnae @SydenhamHigh @Goodwood_Races @WellbeingofWmen #GDSTgirl #ThursdayMotivation 🏇
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A fairytale win for Khadijah Mellah as she is victorious in the Magnolia Cup! #MagnoliaCup #GloriousGoodwood
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
3 years
ICYMI, this is the letter from @cherylGDST that was published in yesterday's Sunday Times:
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@GDST
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2 years
We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We would like to express our sincere condolences and our thoughts are with her family. #QueenElizabeth
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@GDST
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6 years
To all of our amazing, inspirational teachers, thank you 👍 #TeacherAppreciationDay #GDSTspirit
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@GDST
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6 years
'Let's make every day International Women's Day' - @cherylGDST sees a bright future ahead thanks to the spirit and vision of our inspirational young women #IWD2018 #PressForProgress
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A family of schools where girls learn without limits #GDSTgirl
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6 years
Thrilled to see the #MillicentFawcett statue in Parliament Square - an inspiring woman then and now. Millicent chose a GDST education for her only daughter at what is now @SCHSgdst . She was one of many fearless women who fought for their rights
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
7 years
On #WorldTeachersDay , a huge thank you to our dedicated and inspirational #GDSTteachers helping to shape the future of girls' education 🎓👏
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
5 years
An outstanding year for the #GDST – best results in 5 years at #Alevel & #GCSE . Well done to all of our schools (some opting out of featuring in the GCSE league table below). #girlseducation #wheregirlslearnwithoutlimits #newterm
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@GDST
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4 years
Great to see so many GDST schools among the top 150 independent secondaries in yesterday's @thesundaytimes Parent Power supplement. 👍🥳
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@GDST
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7 years
Congratulations to our fantastic GDST #GCSE girls and their teachers - awesome achievements all-round! We're proud of you 👏🎉👍
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@GDST
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4 years
Get ready for the musical event of the summer! On 22 May, our 25 #GDST schools will compete to win the first #GDSTSongContest . It will be broadcast live to GDST girls around the country. Who’ll hit the high note🎶? You'll have to watch & find out... #wheregirlslearnwithoutlimits
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
5 years
Congratulations to our GDST Chief Executive @cherylGDST who has been chosen as one of the Faces of a #VibrantEconomy 2018 by @grantthorntonuk . Discover all 100 Faces:
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@GDST
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6 years
Top 10 reasons to have women on company boards: @cherylGDST offers her riposte to recent comments by some #FTSE leaders for not appointing women executives
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@GDST
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It's #alevelresultsday2018 ! The very best of luck to all GDST students picking up results today #GDSTresults
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6 years
Delighted to see our CEO @cherylGDST recognised by @EveningStandard in their Progress 1000 list as one of the most influential people in education, for her passion & commitment to shaping the future of girls' education #Education #GDSTgirl #femaleleaders
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@GDST
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2 years
We completely agree with @SCHSgdst Head @MillanSachania - Music, Literature and the Creative & Performing Arts should not be suspended. These subjects are essentials for young people's mental health.
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
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Lovely to see #GDSTGetsActive mentioned in today's @EveningStandard , on the importance of exerccise for mental as well as physical wellbeing - with @GDSTSport
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
2 years
We’re proud to host the book launch of #mentalhealth campaigner @_natashadevon MBE’s first novel Toxic at @nhehs on 5th July. Natasha will be interviewed by students & will talk about the themes in the book, including #friendship #anxiety #confidence & #resilience
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
6 years
Uplifting words from our very own @cherylGDST #MondayMotivation
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
3 years
A family of 25 girls' schools where every student is known, supported, confident and able to shine. We empower our girls so they leave us prepared to shape the world. Discover your nearest GDST school — #wheregirlslearnwithoutlimits #girlseducation
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@GDST
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2 years
Today GDST turns 150 years old. This week, and throughout the upcoming academic year, we’ll be celebrating the founding ethos of our Trust, and the exciting future that lies ahead of us. Link to the full 150 news story🗞️ #GDST150 #GDSTSpirit #GirlsFirst
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
4 years
Welcome back for a new term of possibilities. A family of schools where girls learn to be confident, happy and resilient. Find your nearest school — . #wheregirlslearnwithoutlimits
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@GDST
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What do girls think about their futures? We asked 1,358 girls (9-18) from across England & Wales. From 'leading but in their own way' to 'creating a healthy work-life balance'. Please join the conversation. The Girls' Futures Report 👉 📝 #GirlsFutures
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
7 years
Congratulations to the amazing GDST Class of 2017 on a terrific set of #Alevelresults ! Yesterday's highlights:
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
3 years
Girls & women need to feel safe. They deserve to feel safe. So we call on everyone to make a personal pledge, using #HelpingGirlsLiveWithoutLimits . Let's commit to making this a better world for everyone. @cherylGDST #EveryWomanYouKnow #consent #education
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
4 years
Happy Christmas!! 🎁🎁🎁
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
4 years
Brilliant! Well done Khadijah!
@timespolitics
Times Politics
4 years
Congratulations to @KhadijahMellah , the winner of the Young Sportswoman of the Year award #SWOTY
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
5 years
Wellbeing dogs in schools are in the news today. And we agree they are the perfect "stressbusters" for students & teachers alike. Many of our schools have a dog. So go on #GDST schools, send us some pictures & their names! #wellbeing #fridayfeeling #dogsoftwitter
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@GDST
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Good luck to all of the swimmers competing in the #GDST Gala at Spectrum Guildford Pool today! 🏊‍♀️ #GDSTsport #swimming #sport #womeninsport #sportmatters #wheregirlslearnwithoutlimits
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@GDST
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5 years
“Believe in yourself. Don’t listen to people who don’t believe in you, and find good friends” - Olivia Colman, award-winning actress & #GDST alumna of the Year 2019. @OliviaColmanTV @GDSTAlumnae @NorwichHigh #WednesdayMotivation
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@GDST
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Breaking boundaries - this is what happened when our fearless GDST Cricket Select XI took on @HomeOfCricket Women #GDSTsport
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
6 years
Ahead of tomorrow’s #gcseresultsday , here’s our handy guide to the new #GCSE grading system
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
5 years
A massive congratulations to a truly-deserving winner, Dr @jesswade , for receiving the Wikimedian of the Year award! Jess has now created 600+Wiki pages profiling important/vital women in #STEM . #WomenInSTEM #womenleaders @GDSTAlumnae #Wikipedia が好き @Wikipedia
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@GDST
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5 years
Teachers in the GDST family go above and beyond in educating and inspiring its pupils. Thank you GDST teachers. Thank you ALL teachers. #ThankATeacher 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
6 years
Sixteen GDST teachers have arrived in India to begin work with @LRTT_Training and @mantra4change to deliver training to local teachers #GDSTspirit #charitytuesday
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
6 years
No less than six GDST schools have been nominated in tonight's #tesISAwards - so (deep breath) good luck to @KensingtonPrep , @NorwichHigh , @NottmGirlsHigh @RoyalHighBath , @SheffieldHigh and @ShrewsburyHigh ! 🤞🍀
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
5 years
Good luck to all of the competing netballers this weekend #GDSTsport #GDSTgirl @condoverhall !
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@GDST
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This is brilliant. A @NorthwoodGDST Sixth Form student has created boxes full of period products to help raise awareness of #periodpoverty & fight the stigma associated with periods. #wheregirlslearnwithoutlimits #globalresponsibility #gdstspirit #gdstgirl
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
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"Seeing her happy is the greatest feeling." A #GDSTgirl featured in @thetimes today. Libby from @NottmGirlsHigh talks about how the school's wellbeing programme helped her through exam stress. @PositiveGroup_ #wellbeing #pastoral #education #school #wheregirlslearnwithoutlimits
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
6 years
Here's to our 10k followers 👏👍. Thank you for helping us to create a movement in girls' education #GDSTspirit
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
1 year
Regardless of one's politics, we believe @jacindaardern 's tenure as New Zealand's PM has been one of kindness, calmness, passion & authenticity. An inspiration to so many young girls & future #femaleleaders . We cannot wait to see what she does next. #leadership #jacindaardern
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@GDST
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Girls. They are our full focus, driving force and purpose at the #GDST . Our schools tailor and structure everything we do to how girls learn best. Discover your nearest GDST school — #wheregirlslearnwithoutlimits #gdstspirit #gdstgirl
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@GDST
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6 years
Delighted to reveal the fantastic entries to the @GDST Season's Greetings Card Competition for junior schools. Congrats to winners @NewcastleHigh for their Warhol-esque take on #Santa ! They're donating their £500 prize to @NECCR . Great work girls!
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@GDST
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“To achieve your potential you don’t have to change, you just have to grow” - GDST girl. #GDSTsummit #wheregirlslearnwithoutlimits #girlseducation #gdstgirl #gdstspirit
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
6 years
The very best of luck to all of our girls collecting their GCSE results today🤞🍀 #gcseresultsday #GDSTresults
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
3 years
Meet @hannahmills1988 - the first Welsh female to carry the flag at the opening ceremony of the #Olympic Games tomorrow! #Olympics2021 #Tokyo2021 #WomenInSport . Hannah also happens to be a former #GDSTgirl & @HowellsSchool alumna. Good luck Hannah! 🤞👊🥇
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@GDST
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6 years
Two weeks until the first ever spellbinding GDST Junior Science Conference @Ri_Science . We can't wait! 👩‍🔬🔬
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
5 years
It is 100 years since women were first allowed to stand in parliament! We are proud that two of our own GDST alumnaes were MPS early on... Dorothy Jewson, MP for Norwich & Katherine Ramsay, MP for West Perthshire & Kinross. #AskHerToStand day #equality
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@GDST
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What a wonderful concert - and day. So much joy and talent that definitely filled the vast, stunning room. Well done everyone! #GDSTsing #musiceducation #sing #wheregirlslearnwithoutlimits @RoyalAcadMusic 🎤
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@GDST
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On your marks, get set, GO! All the very best to the hundreds of fearless girls gathered from across our schools to compete in today's #GDSTsport Athletics Rally @UniofBath 🏃‍♀️
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@GDST
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Congratulations to @SuzyPett of @WimbledonHigh who has won the inaugural Researcher Of The Year award at the @girlsschools Global Forum on #girlseducation for her work on decolonising the curriculum. We couldn’t be prouder ❤️ #fearless #family #forwardthinking
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
6 years
Wow, it's a gold medal at #GC2018 for @NorthamptonHigh student @EllieRobinsonGB . Simply stunning - congratulations Ellie! #GDSTsport
@BBCSport
BBC Sport
6 years
It's GOLD for Eleanor Robinson! The 16-year-old English swimmer wins the women's S7 50m butterfly. #GC2018 #bbcgoldcoast
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What a beautiful setting for our young musicians, as they prepare to take to the stage for the first round of heats this afternoon! #GDSTmusic
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
5 years
Well, as it's nearly #InternationalNursesDay ... our GDST school nurses say a big friendly hello from the roof of our London office. #IND2019 #Fridayfeeling #FridayMotivation 👩‍⚕️
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@GDST
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We - along with @rungway - piloted a new mentoring app last September for sixth formers to connect with our 70,000 strong #Alumnae Network. Now rolling it out across 25 #GDST schools! @thetimes #careers #mentors #rungway @KevinStannard1 @cherylGDST
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
6 years
8 GDST girls named ‘future leaders of engineering’, receiving scholarships from the Arkwright Scholarship Trust! Congrats to the winners and to their schools! @WimbledonHigh , @Portsmouthhigh , @OxfordHighSch , @RoyalHighBath & @SHHSforGirls #STEMgirls
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
2 years
#GDSTgirls steppin' up at the #GDST day of #dance today! 150 girls across 25 schools - all giving it their all & loving it. #activegirls #move #edutwitter #wheregirlslearnwithoutlimits #exercise
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
5 years
We’re so excited about @KhadijahMellah documentary #RidingaDream . Couldn’t be prouder of this #GDSTgirl , @sydenhamhigh alumna and Magnolia Cup Winner @goodwood_races , the first UK jockey to race in a hijab. Watch this Saturday on @ITV at 11.45am #WomenInSport
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@GDST
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With a network of 70,000 driven, smart women – all part of the same family and with a desire to give back - the GDST are now offering two mentoring schemes. Both live now... #mentoring #education #community @GDSTAlumnae
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
7 years
Delighted that former @GDST CEO, Helen Fraser ( @HelenFraser21 ), has been made a Dame in the 2017 New Year honours
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@GDST
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"You do not have to be everything, and everywhere, and every woman. "Be you. You are enough. " #IamWhole " How @WimbledonHigh is embracing JOMO: The Joy of Missing Out via @tes
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@GDST
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As the #Paralympics end, congrats to @EllieRobinsonGB on her swimming #Gold & #Bronze . An inspirational achievement!
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@GDST
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Congratulations to @Portsmouthhigh 's headmistress Jane Prescott who became President of @GSAUK 2020-2021 today! So well deserved! Our interview with the #GDST 's @PrescottJane from last year... #ThursdayMotivation #education #TwentyTwenty
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@GDST
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It's the perfect time for girls to get into engineering - Dr @WillWhittow tells us why #WomenScienceDay #WomeninSTEM #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience
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@GDST
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5 years
What a year it has been for @OliviaColmanTV - an #OSCAR , #BAFTA , #GoldenGlobe & just yesterday collecting her #CBE . And she was also #GDST 'Alumna of the Year' this year! @NorwichHigh @GDSTAlumnae @BuckinghamofUK
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'It is that inspirational teacher who gives you a sense of possibility that can buoy you up and sustain you.' - @cherylGDST talks to @tes about role models, girls' education and gender equality
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@GDST
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5 years
After an educational & illuminating morning at #GDSTem (+ a delicious lunch courtesy of @imperialcollege cafe), the students get back to it. #WomenInSTEM #stem @GDSTEM @GDSTSkills
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6 years
"Fundamental change will only come when we start preparing our future female leaders long before the boardroom – while they are in the classroom." @cherylGDST blogs for @GrantThorntonUK :
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@GDST
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5 years
Amazing to pick up not one but TWO awards at the Independent School of the Year 2019 awards! 1, @NorwichHigh for Girls' School of the Year 2, @putneyhigh for Student Careers Programme Well done ALL! @ISParent #ISOTY19 @InspFemales @HMC_Org
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6 years
And it’s all over! MCC Women win by 44 runs. Well done to everyone on the pitch today. A first for women’s cricket and an inspirational moment for all our girls. #GDSTsport
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
8 years
As #alevelresults day draws to a close, congratulations and best wishes to the amazing GDST Class of 2016!
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
5 years
“A girl in a girls’ school may be the only time in her life where the environment has only girls in mind” - Cheryl Giovannoni, CEO at the GDST. @cherylGDST @ischoolsshow @BatterseaEvo #ischoolsshow #planyourchildsfuture #education #wheregirlslearnwithoutlimits
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@GDST
GirlsDaySchoolTrust
3 years
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay . But it is EVERY DAY we should keep mental health & wellbeing at the front of our minds. As a family of 25 girls schools, the GDST is particularly focused on pastoral care for our students, throughout the year. Always.
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