Girls' Schools Association

We’re thrilled to share that BGS is entering the exciting world of esports, participating in a girls-only ‘Overwatch 2’ tournament organised by the Girls' Schools Association and British Esports. 🎮 This initiative goes beyond gaming, offering students the chance to build teamwork, strategic thinking and communication skills while challenging stereotypes in the gaming industry. Esports is a fast-growing field, and we’re proud to support opportunities that encourage greater female representation in technology, gaming and digital media. Good luck to our team! Read more about it here: https://bit.ly/3E5qHQu #BGSESports #BGSTechnology #BGSInnovation #BGSSoar #BGSImaginative

🏆GSA’s Woman of the Week 🏆 We're delighted to celebrate the incredible achievements of Soma Sara the founder and CEO of Everyone's Invited, and a proud alumna of Wycombe Abbey. Soma has been awarded an MBE in the 2025 New Year Honours List for her tireless efforts to expose and eradicate rape culture with empathy, compassion, and understanding. In June 2020, she founded Everyone’s Invited, creating a safe space for survivors to share their stories anonymously ,and empowering a movement that has sparked conversations with millions worldwide. This well-deserved recognition reflects the profound impact Soma and her organisation have made in building a community of hope, relief, and empowerment for survivors everywhere. Congratulations, Soma! Your dedication inspires us all, and we are so proud of everything you’ve achieved. 💙👏

✨Welcoming Caroline Wood to the GSA Community✨ We’re thrilled to welcome Caroline Wood, the new Head of Alderley Edge School for Girls, to the Girls’ School Association! The GSA is a dynamic network of educators dedicated to empowering young women and fostering environments where they can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Caroline says: "I am thrilled to be a part of the GSA network and having recently attended my first Head’s Conference I know that I can seek advice and support as I learn and grow. I look forward to collaborating with other members to continue empowering young women to shape their futures with confidence and purpose.” At the GSA, we understand the importance of a supportive community that inspires growth, shares best practices between our inspiring Heads, and champions girls’ education. Caroline’s dedication to fostering resilience, kindness, and curiosity is a perfect reflection of the values we stand for, and we’re excited to see her become part of our network. 💫 👉 Discover more about the benefits of GSA membership and how we’re shaping the future of girls’ education. Visit our website to find out more. Donna Stevens Rachel Donati Alex Hutchinson

🎉 The 2025 GSA Writing Award is Here! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce a brand new chapter in GSA’s Go Bold student events, with this year’s Writing Award expanding to include two categories: one for Senior students and one for Juniors. Now, every GSA student, from the youngest to the eldest, can get involved! 🖋️ Senior ‘Be Bold’ Writing Award This year’s challenge has a fresh focus on reporting and is designed to inspire budding journalists to speak up and hold truth to power. Led by award-winning investigative journalist and GSA alumna Hannah Barnes ( LADY ELEANOR HOLLES SCHOOL), Associate Editor at The New Statesman, this award promises to ignite passion and courage in every participant. 🖍️ Junior ‘The Story of…’ Writing Award This is a picture book challenge for students in years 3-6. From their community to their heritage, we’re inviting our youngest storytellers to create and illustrate non-fiction picture books that shine a light on the places they care about. Judged by award-winning non-fiction author and ecological campaigner Catherine Barr, this is an exciting opportunity for creative young minds. Submissions are now open, so get your young people involved today! 👉 Find out more and get submitting on GSA’s website. https://lnkd.in/dpJarmjQ Rachel Donati Donna Stevens

Today Heathfield School had the pleasure of hosting the annual Girls' Schools Association Art Cluster meeting. The meeting consisted of a group of local Heads of Department sharing best practices, fostering collaboration, and enhancing teaching strategies across schools. It was great to discuss current curriculum developments including the integration of AI in the curriculum. We also welcomed a guest speaker from Pearson Edexcel, who led a session on effective use of assessment. The cluster meeting concluded with a commitment to ongoing collaboration between GSA schools.

🏆GSA’s Woman of the Week🏆 This week, we’re celebrating the remarkable achievements of Hannah Barnes, Associate Editor and Writer at the New Statesman. With 15 years at the BBC specialising in investigative journalism, Hannah’s work has set the benchmark for thoughtful and impactful reporting. She’s an award-winning journalist and a Sunday Times bestseller with A Time to Think, a book described by The Observer as: “This is what journalism is for.” We’re excited to announce that Hannah, a proud alumna of GSA member school, LADY ELEANOR HOLLES SCHOOL, is leading the 2025 GSA Writing Award for senior school students. Drawing on her extensive background in journalism, she has designed this year’s challenge to inspire young women to use their voices and seek truth to create meaningful change. Find out more about the competition here: https://lnkd.in/eHbGZm94 Donna Stevens Rachel Donati Alex Hutchinson

🎙️Why is an all-girls education still vital today?🎙️ In a recent episode of the Education Corner Podcast by Education Choices Magazine, our CEO, Donna Stevens, shared her insights on the unique benefits of girls’ schools and the role they play in empowering young women to thrive in male-dominated careers, building confidence, and achieving academic excellence. Donna highlights compelling research showing that girls in single-sex schools are: ⚡️ Nearly three times more likely to study Maths A-level ⚡️ Twice as likely to take Physics A-level ⚡️ More engaged in sport through the critical teenage years She discusses how girls' schools create a fairer society by inspiring the next generation of leaders, scientists, and innovators. “Society isn’t equal yet, but our schools help level the playing field, empowering girls to enter spaces where they’re underrepresented.” Tune in to the full episode now to hear more about the incredible work being done to champion girls’ education and how The Girls' Schools Association is shaping the next 150 years of progress. https://lnkd.in/eNA_5Xrx Rachel Donati Alex Hutchinson

✨A warm welcome to new members & new Headships!✨ At the Girls’ Schools Association, we’re proud to bring together a vibrant community of inspiring and forward-thinking educational leaders, all united in their mission to transform the lives of girls through education. This term, we’re delighted to celebrate: Nisha Duggal, Queen's College Preparatory School Heidi-Jayne Boyes, Royal High School Bath Anna W., The Mount School York Sarah Tullis, The Abbey School, Reading If you’re passionate about advancing girls’ education and not yet a member of GSA, we’d love you to join our community. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eZrY7V5F Donna Stevens Rachel Donati Alex Hutchinson

As the Girls' Schools Association (GSA) celebrates its 150th year, ImpactEd Evaluation and the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA) partnered to ask all those involved in girls' education what their experience of girls’ schools is. The research sought to discover: - What are the benefits of single-sex girls’ schools through the eyes of those who are involved with them? - To what extent do girls' schools equip students for future success, both professional and personal? - What areas of improvement could girls' schools focus on to better prepare students for their future endeavours? Donna Stevens, the Girls’ Schools Association Chief Executive, says: “This research gives voice to every generation, providing the fullest expression of the female experience in girls’ schools from the youngest of girls in school to the oldest of alumnae. I’m proud to bring together all these voices and viewpoints from every kind of girls’ school, unifying state and independent girls’ schools’ experiences. The Girls’ Schools Association has always championed young women and places of learning to serve their interests best. In our 150th year it is right our association continues to examine and push for ever better educations for girls, so that they can have the best opportunities in the future.” Full article on the research available here: https://lnkd.in/eEMHmtXn

🏆 GSA’s Woman of the Week 🏆 Over Christmas, as carols and choirs filled the air, we were delighted to see Anna, a student at King's High School, Warwick, crowned BBC Young Chorister of the Year. Her outstanding performance at the start of the festive season was a wonderful addition to the season’s celebrations and a well-deserved recognition of her talent and dedication. Anna’s success highlights the power of music to bring people together and inspire others. It also reminds us of the wealth of musical talent nurtured in our schools. With the GSA Choir of the Year Competition Finals just around the corner, we can’t wait to hear more of our students’ voices in full song, as they showcase their passion and skill. Congratulations, Anna – you are truly one to watch! 👏 Donna Stevens Rachel Donati Alex Hutchinson