Principal's update - 5 December 2025

Dear families

It’s been an amazing week at Dixons Unity with Careers Week taking centre stage. Year 11 students really shone during their mock interviews with local employers – such an important experience for their future. We also welcomed visitors from pharmacy and horticulture, giving students a real insight into different career paths. Year 10 enjoyed university visits, and Year 7 had a brilliant trip to Hilton Hotels to learn about opportunities in hospitality.

Sport has been busy too, with plenty of fixtures. Badminton and table tennis were the highlights this week – well done to all involved.

Next week:

• Monday & Tuesday: Student Listening Days – a chance for students to share their views.
• Tuesday: Year 7–9 Badminton fixtures.
• Thursday:
  • Christmas Lunch & Christmas Jumper Day – Students can wear their favourite Christmas jumper for a £1 donation (please avoid offensive slogans or images). Donations will help provide Christmas dinner boxes for our community.
  • Recognition Evening & Winter Concert – full details are on Facebook. It would be great to see a packed room!
  • Sports fixtures: Year 7 Basketball and Year 8 & 9 Netball.
• Friday: Leeds Museum Visit – a fantastic opportunity for our historians to learn beyond the classroom.

Looking ahead:

• Year 11 Data Afternoon – Monday, 15 December. Students will finish early at 12:30pm for staff training. Please adjust pick-up arrangements. Free school meals will be available before they leave.

Thank you for your continued support. Attendance is key to success, so please keep working with us to reach 97% for every child.

Have a great weekend, and I look forward to seeing many of you at our upcoming events!

Mr Jacobs