The Flagpole

As we approach Advent and move towards the end of term, I am writing to let you know formally that Liz Griffin, our wonderful Chair of Trustees, will be retiring at the end of the year. I am delighted to announce that John Fisher, currently Chair of the Finance Committee and a former Princethorpe parent who has been a trustee for four years, will be taking over from Liz as Chair of Trustees.

Liz has been a member of our Governing Body for nine years and our Chair for the past seven. She has been a constant presence and has been selfless in her support of all our schools; attending and enjoying innumerable events to ensure she has first-hand knowledge and appreciation of the amazing work by our pupils and staff.

The majority of the important work our trustees do is often unseen by most of our community, but the fruits of their labours is clear.

During Liz’s tenure we have:

• developed and started to implement our comprehensive strategic plan to ensure the Foundation's continued success and sustainability;
  
  
• strengthened the governance framework to ensure effective leadership across the Foundation's schools;
  
  
• maintained and enhanced the educational standards and ethos of the Foundation;
  
  
• undertaken significant improvements and developments in the Foundation's facilities and infrastructure.

Liz Griffin's leadership has been marked by her warm and collaborative approach, working closely with her fellow trustees and the executive team, and at all times embodying our “Spirit of Family”.

I want to thank Liz on behalf of all the Foundation community for everything she has done and on a personal note for all the help and support she has given me over the years. 

Ed Hester