Designing DNA
Before you start Read our ‘Introduction to DNA’ fact sheet. (Parents – it will help if you can read this through together – you might learn something too!) Now you’re ready to get creative and make your very own DNA … Continued
A GFS vlog
Focus For International Day of the Girl 2019, we focused on the theme of amplifying girls’ voices in the media. Create your own piece of media about what it’s like to be a girl where you live or something else … Continued
Marshmallow and spaghetti tower
Focus This activity is a fun way to explore what is needed to make a structure secure and to practice problem solving. This is also great to to with a parent or sibling to learn the importance of working as … Continued
The whisper game
Focus To understand how we can communicate messages through different channels. Preparation None Instructions Resources All you need is the message: My Great Granny was in GFS as a girl and now she runs a group for girls … Continued
Human table football
Preparation Mark out the pitch, including goal lines and sides, and also the lines the girls have to stand on. Game Instructions Split the girls into groups of eight – four forward, three at the back and a goalkeeper … Continued
GFS Olympics
Focus Young women will have increased knowledge about some famous female Olympians/Sportswomen through history whilst also having fun in a safe – and a little bit competitive – environment. Preparation This activity can be split into three separate games, … Continued
Election time
Focus Encourage girls in all sections to think about how Parliament, the government and politics affects their lives. As well as encouraging girls to have their say in the political process, this activity also helps to build confidence at … Continued
Love My Area Shopping Bag
Focus This activity helps girls to learn about, promote and feel proud of their locality. Preparation Put out paints and other materials being used to decorate the bags. Instructions Resources Plain canvas shopping bags Paints Felt pens Pieces of … Continued