We are delighted to announce that Lower Sixth pupil Bethany has received one of the GDST Pearson and Silver awards.
Each year, the GDST awards pupils who have demonstrated academic excellence in Classical subjects. Applicants must also exhibit a commitment to studying a Classical subject at university, contribution to school life, and a determination to overcome practical difficulties in studying Classics at school where these are encountered. The applications were judged by Amanda Hardie, Deputy Head (Academic) at Newcastle, Sarah Fryer, Teacher of Classics at Sheffield and Peter Maskell, Head of Classics at Putney.
The Pearson & Silver awards are just some of the many prestigious scholarships available exclusively to GDST pupils. The Silver award is named after Nancy Silver, a classicist and former GDST Head. Bertram Pearson, CB, DSO, MC, MA, who was a member of the Council of the Trust, died in 1984 leaving a share in the residue of his estate to the GDST for the purpose of promoting and furthering the study and pursuit of classical learning in Greek and Latin.
Bethany has been awarded a prize of £400 to be used towards the cost of attending courses with a Classical content. Congratulations Bethany!
