GDST Alumnae

We are hosting a get together for GDST alumnae in and around Toronto, next Thursday evening (25 June). To find out more information and register your attendance, please email [email protected].

An amazing and inspirational story from Howell's School, Llandaff - huge congratulations!

A proud moment for the Howells, and for Howell's.

We are delighted to celebrate an extraordinary achievement by Mrs Janey Howell OBE, our Chair of Governors, and her Hywelian daughter, Dr Gabriella Howell MBE, who were honoured together at a rare joint investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.

Mrs Howell was awarded an OBE in recognition of her exceptional civic leadership and longstanding commitment to education, inclusion, and community service across Wales and beyond. As Chair of Governors, her dedication continues to shape the vision and future of our school.

Dr Gabriella Howell, an alumna of Howell’s, received an MBE for her inspiring work in heritage preservation and philanthropy across the Commonwealth. Her transformative leadership has seen Antigua’s historic Government House reimagined as a public museum, bringing history to life in innovative and inclusive ways.

Together, they are also making a significant impact here in Cardiff, serving as trustees of the Museum of Cardiff and playing a leading role in its exciting relocation to Cardiff Castle—helping to ensure the capital’s rich and diverse stories are shared with future generations.

This remarkable mother-and-daughter achievement is a testament to the values we champion at Howell’s: leadership, service, and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in the world.

Congratulations, Mrs Howell and Dr Howell—we are incredibly proud of you both.

We are incredibly proud of our alumnae network, and last Thursday’s London Reunion Drinks at the Fable in Farringdon was a brilliant success.

It was lovely to see so many NGHS alumnae come together for the evening. We loved catching up and hearing about what you’ve been up to since leaving NGHS, thank you so much for joining us.

It was a great to host the event alongside alumnae from our sister schools Northampton High, Norwich High and Sheffield Girls, all part of the GDST.

Look out for an email soon with the booking link for our annual reunion taking place on Saturday 12th September, we look forward to welcoming you back!

It was wonderful to see so many engaged conversations taking place at last night's London Networking event and to witness the energy, warmth, and support that makes the GDST network so special.

Huge thanks for our inaugural 'Leaders Without Limits' speaker, alumna Helen Brocklebank. Helen's reflections on leadership, networks, confidence, finding your voice and navigating working life as a woman gave us all plenty to think about - and was delivered with brilliant humour and honesty.

We look forward to sharing details of future events soon!

A fab summer reunion planned for June for NHEHS alumnae from the Classes of 2019 - 2025!

Calling all NHEHS alumnae from the Classes of 2019 - 2025! 📣

Please join us for summer (and hopefully sunny!🌞 ) drinks on Tuesday, 23rd June 2026 from 6pm - 8.30pm at NHEHS.

It's always such a lovely chance to get your school friends together for a catch up over a glass (or two!) of prosecco as well as seeing some of your favourite former teachers.

If you'd like to join us, please click on the link in the bio to book your complimentary ticket (and spread the word to your NHEHS friends!)

We look forward to seeing you in June!

Huge congratulations to Blackheath High School Official alumna Erin for winning the Winter Swimming World Championship! An amazing win in very testing conditions!

Read more here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyvw9qp0geo

We are really looking forward to seeing alumnae from four of our schools at reunion drinks in London next week!

There's still time to book! Visit the link below to find out more and get your ticket!
https://gdstprod.smartmembership.net/events/events/?id=8d1cc367-e9d7-418a-9aa6-ce9aa15b40fb

With less than one month to go, remember to submit your nomination for Alumna of the Year 2026!
https://www.gdst.net/alumnae/aoy2026/

We are delighted to launch our new GDST Leaders without Limits series on Wednesday 13 May, with alumna and CEO Helen Brocklebank, who will share her leadership journey and insights on how women lead, shape industries and drive change.

Helen will explore leadership at CEO level, the power of networks and relationships, the role of advocacy, and what future leaders need to learn – and unlearn.

Find out more and book now: https://gdstprod.smartmembership.net/events/events/?id=a0f799c8-de0c-4b3b-a51e-7c547ba4db1c