First Day start times

First Day start times

To ensure a seamless beginning, we will have a staggered start time for the first day back on Wednesday, September 6th, 2023. 

Year 7 – must arrive through the front gates and line up on the playground in uniform and with their equipment in their bags for 8.30 am.

Year 8, 9, 10 & 11 – must arrive through the front gates and line up on the playground in uniform and with their equipment in their bags for 9.45 am.

Please be aware that these arrangements are for the first day only. The normal start time for all Pupils is 8.40 am and all students should be seated in form by this time. Students are advised to arrive at least 10 mins before the start time. School Day 2023-2024

Entry and Exit to College From College

As previously stated entry to the college site will only be permitted through the front entrance gate. Parents should continue to use the Crown Point Area for Drop off’s and Pick Up to avoid congestion. Students should allow time to walk along Taylor Lane. Exit routines will remain the same and students will be permitted to leave from the back gate as well as the front gate.

Entry route map

Annual Summer Blast

DCC ANNUAL SUMMER FAIR!

With the summer holidays just weeks away,  we are holding our  annual community fair on Saturday 15th July 11am-3pm.  This will be the 10th year the event has been held and we invite all our school community to come along and join in with the many FREE family activities featuring: laser tag, inflatable archery, inflatable darts, football provided by One Adventure. Free pony rides provided by Pony Patch. Free inflatable slides, bouncy castle and an assault course provided by Jacastles.  Captivating Creatures will be showcasing an animal experience. Wild Wings birds of prey will be bringing their fabulous, informative workshops.  Vix Face painting will be providing lots of amazing designs for children. We have a fantastic marketplace with lots of Artisan stalls and so much more!  We aim to offer our community a fun family day out.

Sebastian M Year 9

Sebastian has played for Manchester Storm Academy (MSA) since he was 5 years old.
Sebastian played for the North conference last year and was awarded a Most Valuable Player (MVP)
He recently transferred from Manchester Storm Academy to Leeds Junior Knights (LJK) for the under 14’s and 16’s.
If he succeeds in upcoming trials, he will be playing for England in the England games.
Sebastian’s other ice hockey goal will be a tournament game in Riga (Riga cup) in Latvia, run by the UK select team.
And at last but not least, Sebastian would like to qualify for the Winter Youth Olympics Gangwon 2024.
We wish you good luck in everything you do Sebastian and enjoy following your journey.

Congratulations to Ruby W, Year 8

Congratulations to Ruby W, Year 8

Ruby finished the 2022 BMX season with the following:
1st overall in the North region.
13th overall in the National British series.
8th in the British championships race in August.
9th overall for world qualification for the BMX world championships which will take place in August 2023.

She also finished in 1st place in the Manchester summer series and the Preston Autumn series.

We all look forward to following her journey and wish her good luck.

Denton Warm Hub

Well done to New Chapel Unitarian in Denton for opening a new Community Warm Hub in their building.
Working alongside our college, Russell Scott Primary School and Action Together, the Hub will open its doors on Thursday 24 November 9am – 11am, and EVERY THURSDAY throughout winter, at New Chapel Unitarian,  Clare Street, Denton.
• FREE refreshments, tea, coffee, toast, bagels and activities. Also, at the first session they’ll also offer FREE NHS health checks.
• Come along, meet new people, grab a brew, spend time chatting.
• Volunteers are also welcome if you are able to help out?