GDST Portal Contact Us Home About us Why GDST? Current parents Find a school Support us Alumnae Vacancies News & media Alumnae events Networking Groups Overseas Alumnae Mentoring Get involved Emerging Talent Award Alumna of the Year Notable alumnae University & careers School Alumnae Associations History & origins Alumnae publications Support Us Contact us Home Alumnae History & origins History & origins The Girls' Day School Trust was formally founded in 1872, under the patronage of HRH Princess Louise, Queen Victoria’s fourth daughter. Now, as then, the aim of the Trust is to treat the girls in its care as individuals, to bring out the best in them, and to encourage them to succeed. The Alumnae Network was established in 1994 to encourage former pupils of our schools to stay in touch with their alma maters and friends, but also to form and maintain bonds of mutual support. It now comprises over 60,000 members throughout the UK and overseas. Read more about the history of the GDST. 100 Rochester Row, London, SW1P 1JP | Tel: +44 (0)20 7393 6666 | Fax: +44 (0)20 7393 6789 The Girls' Day School Trust is a limited company registered in England (company number 6400 and registered charity number 306983) © Copyright 2015 GDST Site Map | Privacy & Terms | Disclaimer | Contact Us website design by Interactive Schools