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News & Events

Throughout the year we hold a whole host of events, training sessions, seminars and much more to knowledge share and network with our schools, teachers and key partners. Learn about our upcoming events and the latest news from the Trust below.

7th December 2018 News

Grove School joins the «Ƶ

The Grove School, based in Market Drayton, has become part of the «Ƶ. Following extensive consultation and overwhelming support from the school community, Grove School in Market Drayton has joined the «Ƶ with effect from 1st December 2018. The consultation involved key stakeholders, staff, students, parents, prospective parents and trustees. The […]

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12th November 2018 News

A Tribute to Mrs. Ruth Lloyd

It is with deep sadness and regret that Mrs. Ruth Lloyd passed away on Friday morning surrounded by all her family following a short illness. Ruth originally began working at one of the former schools, Fitzalan School. In 1985, she moved to the pastoral team as a Head of Year before joining the Leadership Team. […]

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8th November 2018 News

«Ƶ Students and Staff Sample Big Apple

During half-term, students and staff from both the Marches School in Oswestry and Sir John Talbot’s School in Whitchurch headed to New York for a breath-taking cross-trust trip. The students ‘crossed the pond’ on their week-long trip and visited a variety of places including Times Square, the World Trade Centre memorial, the Statue of Liberty, […]

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2nd May 2018 News

Marches School Leading The Way In History

The History Department at the Marches School has been given a highly credited award recently, as it has become a Gold Member of the Historical Association Quality Mark. The Historical Association Quality Mark is an award that recognises the excellence of history provision in a school. The Quality Mark provides a framework for success in […]

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19th March 2018 News

Professional Learning Conference has the Magic Formula

Sir William Atkinson, one of the UK’s most respected headteachers and the inspiration behind BBC drama Hope and Glory, starring fellow knight Sir Lenny Henry, was one of the keynote speakers at this years’ Professional Learning Conference, held at the Marches School in Oswestry on Monday 26th February. Sir William Atkinson, who is credited with […]

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19th March 2018 News

The «Ƶ Praises the Work of its Unsung Heroes

The «Ƶ is praising the outstanding work of The Marches School Local Governing Body and commending the voluntary work of its Chair Mr Mark Liquorish. Now retired, Mark gives his time fully to help shape the strategic vision of the school, recruit the very best teachers and ensure every child is given the […]

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29th January 2018 News

«Ƶ Appoints Dedicated Careers Professional

The «Ƶ has appointed a dedicated careers professional to provide students with the best possible careers support and guidance to ensure they are well prepared as they move into further education, employment or training. Meg Murphy, previously owner of her own recruitment business, provides students across The Marches School and Sir John Talbot’s School […]

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23rd January 2018 News

«Ƶ Member Awarded MBE

In November, the «Ƶ announced the Diocese of Lichfield had formally joined the Trust with Colin Hopkins, Director of Education, as their representative on the Members’ Board. The «Ƶ is now pleased to announce that Colin has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours list. Colin was awarded the […]

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22nd January 2018 News

Professional Learning Conference

Star of the BAFTA winning TV show, Educating Essex, and author of ‘The Best Job in the World’, Vic Goddard has been announced as guest speaker at this year’s professional learning conference held at The Marches School in Oswestry on the 26th February 2018. Vic Goddard, Principal of Passmores Academy, is renowned for his straight-talking […]

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