Ateneu Governing Bodies

Ateneu Instructiu is a state-subsidized school and non-profit association with a long history in Sant Joan Despí. It was founded in 1882 by families from the municipality who wanted to offer quality education to the children of the area (you can learn more in the History section ).

Today, the Ateneu maintains that same mission and values, and develops them in unique facilities, the result of the participation, involvement and drive of families over generations. That is why the ownership of the center lies with the associated families, who actively participate in the life of the school through the different governing bodies and the educational community.

Ownership: the families

The families of the Ateneu are the backbone of the project: they hold the ownership of the center and democratically elect the Board of Directors.

What does it involve?

Safeguarding the educational project and the general good functioning of the center.
Promoting a culture of participation and shared responsibility.
Ensuring the continuity of the Ateneu as an educational project of and for the community.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors represents the ownership (the families) and is elected through a democratic process.

Term: renewed every 5 years.
Function: to define strategic lines and support the center in institutional, organizational and project sustainability decisions, always within the regulatory framework and the Educational Project.

Areas promoted by the Board

Parents Association (AFA)
Extracurricular activities
Marketing Committee

Management Team

The Management Team leads the pedagogical and organizational management of the day-to-day running of the center, in coordination with the ownership and other bodies.

Renewal: renewed every 4 years.
Function: academic, pedagogical and organizational direction and coordination; support for students and teachers; planning and monitoring of the educational project.

Structure

Director
Deputy Director
Head of Studies (Early Childhood and Primary / Secondary and Baccalaureate – Dual)
Pedagogical coordinations by stage (Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary and Baccalaureate)

School Council

The School Council is the participation body where the main members of the educational community are represented, and where relevant issues of the center's functioning are addressed.

It includes representatives of:

Families
Teaching staff
Students
Administrative and service staff
Ownership / management
City Council

Teaching staff and administrative and service personnel

The teaching staff is the pedagogical engine of the Ateneu and works in a coordinated manner by stages and projects, ensuring educational coherence and close support for students.

Administrative and service staff are key to the daily functioning of the center and family support, contributing to making the school a safe, orderly and welcoming space.

AFA

At the Ateneu we have a very active Parents Association (AFA), with a particularity that differentiates us from many other centers: it does not operate with periodic fees. Its activity focuses on organizing and promoting initiatives that bring families together and strengthen the educational community.

What does the AFA do?

Organizes activities and celebrations for families and students.
Collaborates in center events and community proposals.
Participates in city activities, connecting the Ateneu with Sant Joan Despí.

Documents that guide the center

The project and functioning of the Ateneu are based on a clear, public and up-to-date documentary framework. Among the main documents of the center are:

Bylaws of the owning entity (the association).
NOFC (Rules of Organization and Functioning of the Center).
PEC (Educational Project of the Center).

Note: documents are available to associated families on the association's ClickEdu intranet.