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Exciting news! New Governor welcome packs are arriving soon! We're putting together some helpful resources and information to make your journey smoother.

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It's fantastic to see everyone back after the festive break! We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and a relaxing New Year.

We're excited to kick off a new term filled with learning, growth, and exciting opportunities. Let's make it a productive and rewarding term!

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Merry Christmas from Athena Learning Trust
Wishing all our students, staff, families, and communities a joyful and peaceful festive season. Thank you for an incredible year—here’s to a bright and exciting 2025!

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We are excited to announce that we will be transitioning to a policy management system called Policy Track. This new system will streamline our policy review and approval processes, making it easier for trustees and governors to access, review and approve our policies on a user-friendly interface, it will also ensure that our policies are always kept up to date and current.  We anticipate rolling out Policy Track in the New Year and will provide further updates as the implementation progresses.

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The Primary Cluster marked a significant milestone last Monday afternoon, holding their first Local Governing Body meeting in the brand-new Launceston Primary School building. This modern and well-equipped space provided an inspiring backdrop for the important discussions that took place. The meeting served as a wonderful opportunity for the governing body to come together, collaborate, and further their shared commitment to providing the best possible education for the students of our primary schools.

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Raising awareness of school and trust governance 📢

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National School Governors' Awareness Day 2025! 🎉

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National School Governors' Awareness Day 2025! 🎉

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The Trustee and Governor roles are still a relatively hidden part of the school system and yet, getting governance right (or wrong) can have a huge impact.

So, today we encourage you to spread the word about what you do as a volunteer supporting the education system: to friends, to family, to colleagues and, if you're comfortable to do so, on social media too.

We'd also like to take the opportunity to thank all of our volunteers for all that you do to support our schools and Trust.

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Welcome, Rosalind! We're delighted to have you.

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Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Rosalind, who is joining our team! She will be a governor on the Primary Cluster LGB.

We're thrilled to have her onboard and excited about the valuable contributions she'll bring.

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Governance Professional of the year nomination!!

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Governance Professional of the year nomination!!

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Georgina Fahey our Head of Governance has been shortlisted for Governance Professional of the Year at the MAT Excellence Awards. This is a significant achievement and a reflection of the strong governance support we have across our schools.

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Athena Learning Trust has been nominated and now shortlisted for the "Most Improved Multi Academy Trust" at the National MAT Awards in 2025!

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Please give a very warm welcome to Laura, a new governor at CSIA!

We are all incredibly excited to have you join us as a new governor. We know your skills and experience will be a real asset to the school, and we're looking forward to working with you. We hope you quickly feel at home within our community.

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A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Incredible Volunteers!

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We would like to take a moment to thank all of our volunteers across the trust for all of their hard work and dedication to the Trust and its schools.

We're taking a moment, this Volunteers Week, to send out a massive thank you to our amazing volunteers! Your dedication and hard work are the driving force behind everything we achieve.

Every single one of you makes a real, tangible difference. Your generosity and passion are truly inspiring, and we see it in action all the time.

Thank you for giving your time, your energy, and your hearts so freely. We simply couldn't do what we do without your unwavering support.

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We'd love to share our sincere thanks for all of Dan's wonderful contributions to the Trust over the years. His dedication and commitment have been so important in helping us find our way and supporting the success of our schools.

Throughout his time with us, Dan has always been incredibly engaged, sharing valuable insights and working hard to support our goals. His input has really helped shape the Trust's direction, making sure we're always working towards what's best for our educational community. Plus, his support has truly helped create a positive environment within our schools.

We really appreciate the positive impact he's made!

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Georgina Fahey, Head of Governance & Compliance presenting at the conference.

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Georgina, our Head of Governance & Compliance, and Tammy, Governance Administrator, recently spent a brilliant day at the MAT Excellence conference and awards ceremony. While we didn't secure an award this time around, the event proved incredibly beneficial, providing them with a wealth of useful insights and ideas to bring back.

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Ashley Shopland, a dedicated and passionate trustee, is stepping down from his role to take on a new position as a Member of the Athena Learning Trust.

This transition marks a new chapter for Ashley, who has been an integral part of the Trust's leadership. Ashley's transition is a significant moment for the Athena Learning Trust. His move from trustee to Member reflects a continuity of purpose and a commitment to the long-term success of the Trust and its students.

The Athena Learning Trust extends its gratitude to Ashley for his outstanding service as a trustee and looks forward to his continued guidance and support in his new role as a Member.