We are delighted to share the news that following our first Ofsted inspection, our all-through school in Chapeltown, Leeds, has been judged Outstanding in all areas. Read the full report here:
Our permanent building is coming along nicely! We are looking forward to welcoming both existing and new students next week for what is going to be another fantastic year.
So proud of our Year 7 debating team winning the regional heats and getting through to the national final at the Houses of Parliament. Well done! Thank you to Leeds University for hosting.
#mastery
#climbingthemountain
We had a fantastic morning celebrating the immense hard work of students in our founding year group. We wish you every success in the next step on the journey to the top of your mountain.
What a wonderful way to mark the end of our first year, celebrating the many successes of the Class of 2025. We are so proud of you all.
#TeamDTC
#climbingthemountain
Introducing our primary student councillors for 2021/22. We held a democratic vote where students prepared manifestos and presented to the class. They will join our secondary students and senior team to make a positive impact at DTC
#autonomy
Some fantastic photos captured by our Year 2 photography club students. This week the focus was architectural photography. They chose creative angles that showcased the structure of our school building and used a black and white filter to accentuate the different textures
Thank you
@WillmottDixon
for our personalised safety council vests. Another informative visit for our students as they assess the progress of our new home ready in 2020
#purpose
Welcome to 2020! Could this be the year you discover Dixons? We are looking for talented individuals who share our mission to join our team. Find your next challenge on our jobs page in the coming months.
It is with great sadness that the building will be closed for the majority of our pupils; however, we will continue to support our wonderful students and families in the weeks ahead.
#DTCfamily
Such hard work and focus from the Class of 2026 today. We are looking forward to welcoming back the Class of 2025 tomorrow. The academy is open from 7.15am.
Year 3 took a drive through Leeds to Cabbage Hill to see the features of a city from an amazing viewpoint. They saw commercial, industrial and residential areas in the city they live in.
#geography
#fieldtrip
#firsthandexperience
#Lockdown2
meant Year 1 couldn’t go on their Victorian Schoolroom experience. Fortunately they have fantastic teachers who can also act the part of a stern Victorian school mistress!
#roleplay
#costumes
We’re proud to receive the Computing Quality Mark from the National Centre for Computing Education recognising our excellent computing provision
@WeAreComputing
#compqf
Not an average Saturday night but huge congratulations to our
#Dixonstrinity
team for completing the new addition to the Chapeltown skyline! 🏗 Feeling proud of the team tonight!
A traditional cream tea picnic to celebrate the jubilee: sandwich fingers, cake and clotted cream jam scones all washed down with a nice cup of (iced) tea.
#jubilee
#culturalcapital
Well done to all students and finalists who delivered their speeches yesterday for our Cycle 2 Stretch final! Thank you to our judges Melissa, Ms Jones, Laura Grayson
@ClarionLaw
and Nikki Ayrton
@LeedsBS
for their feedback.
A fantastic Christmas family dining full of festive cheer! We hope all of our families have a wonderful Christmas. Thank you for a great term.
#teamtrinity
#merrychristmas
Incredibly thought provoking training from
@LanderVini
today. Lots to consider and reflect in order to challenge systemic racism and inequality. The start of what will be a very important journey for us.
We’re at the London Chess Classic today. 3 tutors took on our 8 students in tandem this morning! We’re now in a session with a Grandmaster before the tournament this afternoon.
#mastery
#climbingthemountain
We're going to be sharing images of some of the fantastic food that our catering team create for us to eat at Family Dining. Today we have homemade bruschetta, rocket and a balsamic blaze. It was superb!
Join a growing, all-through school in Leeds and be a part of the Dixons family. We are currently advertising for a Head of Year, Teacher of Mathematics and Teacher of Science with curriculum responsibilities.
What a wonderful day welcoming our new cohorts to DTC. Well done EYFS and Year 7 on a fantastic first day. You have made a great start to climbing your mountain.
These delicious treats weren’t around for very long following the DTC Primary Baking Competition! 1st place winner was Farah from Y2 with her personalised DTC cake.
#mastery
#autonomy
#purpose
Well done Aconcagua!
Amazing effort and excitement in the Primary House Skipping Competition. 💪🏻 Well done to the winners: Aconcagua! 🏔️ The individual winners received one of our House Competition pin badges to wear on their tie. “I can’t wait for 2023 skipping competition!”
It’s DEAR time down in Oxford. We know how important and enjoyable reading is and we wouldn’t want students to miss out whilst on expedition!
#mastery
#toreadistofly
Our new staff are working hard this morning. The first session with
@NbrownNatalie
is on warm challenge and how we support students to be successful in our classrooms.
#warmchallenge
At DTC, we believe that to read is to fly. We are incredibly grateful to
@ClarionLaw
for their generous donation of over 100 books in order to celebrate World Book Day!
Primary students in Base Camp and Middle Peak enjoying their hot chocolates. They have been recognised by their class teachers this cycle for demonstrating our values every day.
#hard
work
#trust
#fairness
Loughborough class have been practising really hard in their French lessons with Mr Clough. Here they are in fine voice singing Old Macdonald in French.
#DTC
#lovelearning
#French
#mastery
It was lovely to receive some positive comments from members of the public about our Y4 students’ politeness on our recent expedition to York
@JorvikViking
@JORVIKDig
The students had a fantastic day and learnt so much about archaeology and the Vikings
#summits
Our online open evening video is now live for families who are considering Dixons Trinity Chapeltown for their child in September 2021. Please contact Reception for further information.
Primary DTC Circus Day
Our students always show such perseverance and hard work when attempting new skills. They don’t give up and help each other out.
#resilience
Students and staff reflecting on our first week of secondary: we have filmed our sentences, make our pledges as belay partners and given appreciations
#hardwork
#teamchapeltown
On Thursday for Family Dining we had a delicious lamb kofta kebab wrap; potato croquettes; shredded cabbage and a red onion, coriander and tomato salad with a minted chilli and raita dressing. Simply superb!
#foodforthought