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🏆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 the author of the Sunday Times bestseller Time to Think, shortlisted for both the Orwell Prize for Political Writing and the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction.
We’re excited to announce that Hannah, a proud alumna of GSA member school, Lady Eleanor Holles, 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 this year`s competition using the link in our bio.
#inspiringwomen #girlseducation #girlseducationmatters
🏆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 the author of the Sunday Times bestseller Time to Think, shortlisted for both the Orwell Prize for Political Writing and the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction.
We’re excited to announce that Hannah, a proud alumna of GSA member school, Lady Eleanor Holles, 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 this year`s competition using the link in our bio.
#inspiringwomen #girlseducation #girlseducationmatters
🎙️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. The link is in our bio.
#girlseducation #educationmatters #girlsschools
🎙️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. The link is in our bio.
#girlseducation #educationmatters #girlsschools
🏆 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 in 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! 👏
#womeninspiringwomen #girlseducation #girlsschools
🏆 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 in 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! 👏
#womeninspiringwomen #girlseducation #girlsschools
✨ Standing on Strong Shoulders ✨
In a recent article in GSA’s News & Views, Issy, from The Ladies’ College Guernsey, shared a heartfelt reflection on the power of inter-generational influence. She wrote about the resilience of her grandmother, whose passions were curtailed by the expectations of her time, and of how she has found her own voice, confidence, and opportunities, today.
A thoughtful account, it reminds us of the strength and inspiration young women draw from those who came before them, and that young women continue to play a central role forging better life chances for future generations.
📖 Read Issy’s full story on our website. You`ll find the link in our bio. #girlseducation #womeninspiringwomen #womensupportingwomen #strongwomen
✨ Standing on Strong Shoulders ✨
In a recent article in GSA’s News & Views, Issy, from The Ladies’ College Guernsey, shared a heartfelt reflection on the power of inter-generational influence. She wrote about the resilience of her grandmother, whose passions were curtailed by the expectations of her time, and of how she has found her own voice, confidence, and opportunities, today.
A thoughtful account, it reminds us of the strength and inspiration young women draw from those who came before them, and that young women continue to play a central role forging better life chances for future generations.
📖 Read Issy’s full story on our website. You`ll find the link in our bio. #girlseducation #womeninspiringwomen #womensupportingwomen #strongwomen
🌟 Step into 2025 with us! 🌟
We’re excited about another year ahead that will empower girls, inspire and grow our community, and super-charge the careers of educational leaders.
In the first half of 2025, we will:
👉 Welcome more new Heads into our thriving member network at our inspiring New Heads events
👉 Champion girls` creativity, teamwork, and athletic talents through Esports, choir, investment, writing, and netball competitions, and open doors to unique learning opportunities through career webinars
👉 Support Heads and Senior School Leaders at curated events like the Junior Heads Conference and Summer Briefing
👉 Deliver the best inclusion practices in our schools through excellent professional development courses that support neurodivergent girls and considered pastoral care
👉 Spearhead and commission on-going research into girls’ schools and girls’ education
Together, we are set once again to make 2025 another year to celebrate every young woman’s achievement, and one that will create a lasting and positive impact in the world.
#girlseducation #girlsschools #educationmatters
🌟 Step into 2025 with us! 🌟
We’re excited about another year ahead that will empower girls, inspire and grow our community, and super-charge the careers of educational leaders.
In the first half of 2025, we will:
👉 Welcome more new Heads into our thriving member network at our inspiring New Heads events
👉 Champion girls` creativity, teamwork, and athletic talents through Esports, choir, investment, writing, and netball competitions, and open doors to unique learning opportunities through career webinars
👉 Support Heads and Senior School Leaders at curated events like the Junior Heads Conference and Summer Briefing
👉 Deliver the best inclusion practices in our schools through excellent professional development courses that support neurodivergent girls and considered pastoral care
👉 Spearhead and commission on-going research into girls’ schools and girls’ education
Together, we are set once again to make 2025 another year to celebrate every young woman’s achievement, and one that will create a lasting and positive impact in the world.
#girlseducation #girlsschools #educationmatters
🎬 "I might want to be. . .”
As this young GSA pupil so beautifully shows, life holds endless possibilities. With 2025 bringing a new year full of hope and opportunity, we celebrate girls’ schools inspiring young women to dream boldly and achieve their ambitions, no matter how big. Whether it’s leading a nation, exploring the ocean, or caring for the world around us, the future is theirs to shape.
🌟 Watch the full film celebrating 150 years of empowering girls to be anything they want to be on our website. The link is in our bio.
#girlssupportgirls #inspiringwomen #inspiringgirls #girlseducation
🎬 "I might want to be. . .”
As this young GSA pupil so beautifully shows, life holds endless possibilities. With 2025 bringing a new year full of hope and opportunity, we celebrate girls’ schools inspiring young women to dream boldly and achieve their ambitions, no matter how big. Whether it’s leading a nation, exploring the ocean, or caring for the world around us, the future is theirs to shape.
🌟 Watch the full film celebrating 150 years of empowering girls to be anything they want to be on our website. The link is in our bio.
#girlssupportgirls #inspiringwomen #inspiringgirls #girlseducation
🎬 "Men can be feminists too, it’s about creating opportunity in a society that still isn’t equal." – Richard Tillett, Principal of Queen`s College school.
This clip from `Captains of their Ships’, a short film created as part of our 150th celebrations, highlights the vital role men play in supporting equality and empowering young women to be proud of who they are.
🌟 Watch the full film and join the conversation: https://gsa.uk.com/2024/11/gsa-film/
#girlsschools #girlseducation #championgirls
🎬 "Men can be feminists too, it’s about creating opportunity in a society that still isn’t equal." – Richard Tillett, Principal of Queen`s College school.
This clip from `Captains of their Ships’, a short film created as part of our 150th celebrations, highlights the vital role men play in supporting equality and empowering young women to be proud of who they are.
🌟 Watch the full film and join the conversation: https://gsa.uk.com/2024/11/gsa-film/
#girlsschools #girlseducation #championgirls
🎬 "There’s still work to do to ensure every girl’s voice is heard." – the words of GSA Chief Executive Donna Stevens, featured in our short film ‘Captains of their Ships’.
Created to mark 150 years of the Girls` Schools Association, the film highlights the ongoing importance of girls’ schools in empowering young women and amplifying their voices.
🌟 Watch the full film and find out more about the classroom resources we’ve developed on our website. The link is in our bio.
#girlseducation #championgirls #girlssupportgirls
🎬 "There’s still work to do to ensure every girl’s voice is heard." – the words of GSA Chief Executive Donna Stevens, featured in our short film ‘Captains of their Ships’.
Created to mark 150 years of the Girls` Schools Association, the film highlights the ongoing importance of girls’ schools in empowering young women and amplifying their voices.
🌟 Watch the full film and find out more about the classroom resources we’ve developed on our website. The link is in our bio.
#girlseducation #championgirls #girlssupportgirls
🎬 ‘Growing up in this school, I found confidence in my culture, my people, and my roots.’
Girls` schools empower young women to embrace who they are, pursue their dreams, and lead with resilience, no matter what.
This year, we celebrate 150 years of fostering leadership, academic confidence, and community in girls` schools. Discover the stories that make this milestone extraordinary in our short film ‘Captains of their Ships’.
You can watch the full film and find out more on our website. The link is in our bio.
📽️ @empathystudios_ @edkirwan
#girlseducation #inspiringgirls #girlsschools
🎬 ‘Growing up in this school, I found confidence in my culture, my people, and my roots.’
Girls` schools empower young women to embrace who they are, pursue their dreams, and lead with resilience, no matter what.
This year, we celebrate 150 years of fostering leadership, academic confidence, and community in girls` schools. Discover the stories that make this milestone extraordinary in our short film ‘Captains of their Ships’.
You can watch the full film and find out more on our website. The link is in our bio.
📽️ @empathystudios_ @edkirwan
#girlseducation #inspiringgirls #girlsschools
This year marks 150 years of the Girls’ Schools Association, celebrating a rich legacy of empowering young women through education.
In this clip from ‘Captains of Their Ships’, a film created to mark our anniversary, Ruth Cousins, GSA alumna of James Allen’s Girls’ School, reflects on the transformative power of girls’ schools.
It’s part of a series of inspiring moments we’ll be sharing over the holidays, taken from the film and featuring voices from across our community.
🎥 Watch the full film on our website. The link is in our bio.
🎬 Ed Kirwan
#girlseducation #womeninspiringwomen #girlsschools
This year marks 150 years of the Girls’ Schools Association, celebrating a rich legacy of empowering young women through education.
In this clip from ‘Captains of Their Ships’, a film created to mark our anniversary, Ruth Cousins, GSA alumna of James Allen’s Girls’ School, reflects on the transformative power of girls’ schools.
It’s part of a series of inspiring moments we’ll be sharing over the holidays, taken from the film and featuring voices from across our community.
🎥 Watch the full film on our website. The link is in our bio.
🎬 Ed Kirwan
#girlseducation #womeninspiringwomen #girlsschools
🏆 Women of 2024 🏆
Across the year, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of women and girls from our inspiring schools. From our visionary founders, Miss Buss and Miss Beale, to alumnae such as Dame Maggie Smith, rocket scientists, England footballers, ambassadors, sailors, models, globe-trotting nuns, authors, Masters of Wine, and countless others, their stories exemplify the achievements and talents of women, and the transformative part girls’ schools play in helping them achieve their fullest ambitions.
Every GSA girl is a role model. Their successes and lives serve as a beacon of possibility and hope for every woman and girl in the world who can, through them, see the full potential of women’s lives as they can ‘see it to believe it’.
Take a look at all the incredible women we have featured this year. Who is your favourite 2024 woman of the week?
Tell us what you think in the comments!
#girlseducation #womeninspiringwomen #inspiringwomen
🏆 Women of 2024 🏆
Across the year, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of women and girls from our inspiring schools. From our visionary founders, Miss Buss and Miss Beale, to alumnae such as Dame Maggie Smith, rocket scientists, England footballers, ambassadors, sailors, models, globe-trotting nuns, authors, Masters of Wine, and countless others, their stories exemplify the achievements and talents of women, and the transformative part girls’ schools play in helping them achieve their fullest ambitions.
Every GSA girl is a role model. Their successes and lives serve as a beacon of possibility and hope for every woman and girl in the world who can, through them, see the full potential of women’s lives as they can ‘see it to believe it’.
Take a look at all the incredible women we have featured this year. Who is your favourite 2024 woman of the week?
Tell us what you think in the comments!
#girlseducation #womeninspiringwomen #inspiringwomen
The Girls` Schools Association proudly celebrated 150 years of empowering girls this year with the publication of our anthology Triumph Like a Girl, recently featured in Kent Life. This collection pays tribute to the achievements of women and girls in education, with heartfelt contributions from students, alumnae, and educators alike.
"With no boys around, I felt heard for the first time," commented one alumna, while a current pupil remarked, "As women, we have had to fight for rights that were simply given to men." GSA schools hold a unique position in helping today’s young women grow and thrive, building on our longstanding community.
As GSA President Alex Hutchinson puts it: “We stand on the shoulders of those pioneers who came before us, and with this knowledge comes a responsibility to pave the way for those who follow.”
This anthology is not just a celebration but also a call to action, reminding us all of the vital role we play in shaping the future of girls` education. 🌟
📸 Ella Frederico/Farnborough Hill
#GirlsEducation #GirlsEducationMatters #GirlsVoice
The Girls` Schools Association proudly celebrated 150 years of empowering girls this year with the publication of our anthology Triumph Like a Girl, recently featured in Kent Life. This collection pays tribute to the achievements of women and girls in education, with heartfelt contributions from students, alumnae, and educators alike.
"With no boys around, I felt heard for the first time," commented one alumna, while a current pupil remarked, "As women, we have had to fight for rights that were simply given to men." GSA schools hold a unique position in helping today’s young women grow and thrive, building on our longstanding community.
As GSA President Alex Hutchinson puts it: “We stand on the shoulders of those pioneers who came before us, and with this knowledge comes a responsibility to pave the way for those who follow.”
This anthology is not just a celebration but also a call to action, reminding us all of the vital role we play in shaping the future of girls` education. 🌟
📸 Ella Frederico/Farnborough Hill
#GirlsEducation #GirlsEducationMatters #GirlsVoice
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