Summer school
The GDST/HSBC Summer School 2007 took place from 29th June – 1st July at the University of Nottingham, supported by HSBC.

The theme this year was ‘Innovation through Teamwork’, and we welcomed schools from the GDST and those sponsored by the HSBC Global Education Trust for a residential weekend at Nottingham University. For further details please see www.minerva.org.uk

A spectacular performance by Chinese dragons was the grand finale in this unique weekend event in which students from the UK and China developed their creative, leadership and teamwork skills in a pioneering independent/state school partnership.

The Summer School involved 60 Sixth Form students of both sexes from six GDST schools and seven HSBC-supported schools in an innovative independent-state school partnership, sponsored by the HSBC Education Trust.

Sue Bridgett, who leads the Summer School team, said: “This was a unique event and a great opportunity for students to learn to work together, to learn leadership skills and teamwork and appreciate everyone’s individual input.”

The theme of the Summer School was ‘Innovation through teamwork’, and it focused on developing leadership and creativity skills as part of working in a team, as well as demonstrating the importance of diversity and the ability to work well with others. A team of experienced trainers, educational specialists and speakers who are leaders in their field, supported the Summer School. Local HSBC directors and management trainees also contributed to the programme as panel members, advisors and speakers.