Spring Newsletter Dear reader, Although the Spring term has been short, there has been a flurry of activity across the Trust. The term began with the first Trust-wide CPD event at the Etihad Stadium, with the Manchester Poet, Tony Walsh, as our inspirational keynote speaker, reminding us of the importance of education and its place in supporting our students to realise their ambitions for the future. Students from both Longdendale and Rayner Stephens High Schools attended Trust events at Ashton Sixth Form College, focussing on preparations for choosing options in year 9 with an introduction to the realising aspirations programme which asks students to consider their futures and helps to lay the foundations for future success. Year 10 students participated in a STEM day which gave them the opportunity to work with A level science and math's teachers for the day. In addition, students at Ashton Sixth Form College participated in our Speaker of the Month programme, hearing presentations from professionals in fields as diverse as palaeontology and law. And the second cohort of Stanford Park Trust Academic Mentors completed their training and will begin to support younger students at both Longdendale and Rayner Stephens High Schools with their school work after the Easter break. A real sense of community and identity has now developed across the Trust as we work more closely together for the benefit of all. As we approach the summer and the summer term, the focus for a significant number of our students switches to final preparations for the summer examination series and the completion of coursework for non-examined qualifications. As the parent of a current year 11 student myself, I understand all too well the challenges students and their families and carers face at this time. Whilst it is important to be prepared for the next few months by working with teachers and others to build confidence through effective revision and examination practice, it is also important to maintain balance across the week, building in time for family and friends, for exercise and sport and for a little downtime in between your preparations. I would like to wish all students entering their final examination phase all the best for this period. We are looking forward to celebrating your success in August. Anton McGrath CEO
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