Wishing all our pupils, staff, and families across The Dean Trust a joyful, relaxing, and well-deserved summer break. Thank you for your hard work and support throughout the year - enjoy the holidays!

Over 500 pupils from 15 schools entered the Knowsley litter poster competition. Congratulations to Winter @DT_Parkview, her winning design will be displayed across the borough, and to runners-up Aurora and Anya @Dt_Blacklowbrow. Read the full story below: .

Huge thanks to @KnowsleyHall for making the 11th annual Dean Trust #ActiveChallenge unforgettable! Hundreds of pupils from across our 11 schools enjoyed perfect sunny weather as they tackled 2k and 4k runs across the stunning estate grounds. #GoodNewsFriday

Selected pupils from across the Trust participated in a leadership conference at UA92, where guest speakers shared stories about their paths to becoming successful leaders and the challenges they’ve had to overcome. It was an truly inspiring experience the pupils.

The annual Dean Trust Governors' Conference is underway at Haydock Racecourse. A day to reflect, celebrate school successes, and plan for the future. Opened beautifully by @DT_Parkview's Signing Choir and @DT_Ardwick performing ‘Food, Glorious Food’!

Yesterday’s annual Dean Trust Games at Trafford Athletic Club was a huge success despite the wet start! Pupils from across the Trust competed in track and field events, showing incredible determination and sportsmanship throughout the day. Well done to everyone involved. 🥇🥈🥉

Happy #GoodNewsFriday! .As part of the ongoing Staff Wellbeing programme, staff @DT_AoMSchool enjoyed making scones at an after school baking session this week. There were some delicious results! #wellbeing

We've had an amazing Careers Week @DTForestGate! We had visits from inspiring professionals such as website designers, farmers, AI creators, MUFC Foundation and many more. Children took part in workshops and had a great time. Thanks to all visitors for making it unforgettable.

RT @DT_AoMSchool: We have achieved the School Games Gold Mark Award, marking our commitment to the development of competition in sport and….

Huge Congratulations to @DTPartington's Poyraz and Eden on passing their Taekwondo gradings and earning their yellow belts!.Poyraz proudly brought his certificate to school to show friends and teachers. Eden trained hard for 12 weeks and passed her first grading, well done! #GNF

Year 6 children @Dt_Blacklowbrow had an incredible time at the Glow Sports festival, shining bright like the stars they are! #GoodNewsFriday

Congratulations to the Y8 basketball team @DT_AoMSchool who reached the Junior NBA final this week. #GoodNewsFriday

This Pride Month, The Dean Trust stands proud in support of our LGBTQ+ community. We celebrate diversity, inclusion, and the right to be your authentic self - today and every day. 🌈#PrideMonth #Inclusion #LGBTQSupport

Year 4 children @Dt_Blacklowbrow had an incredible time at Bispham Hall, taking part in archery, bush craft, axe throwing, grass sledging, frisbee golf, orienteering, country walks and campfires. Great memories made for all. #GoodNewsFriday

Hospitality and Catering pupils @DeanTrustWigan took on the Tunnock Tea Cake Challenge! They designed creative dishes thinking about patterns, shapes and presentation using a tea cake as the star ingredient. Prizes are up for grabs, with winners announced after half term. #GNF

Yr5 @Abraham_Moss children enjoyed a space and sun themed workshop with Prof Helen Mason and artists Geraldine Cox and Clare Dudeney @CominoNWCC. Combining science and art, they created beautiful stained-glass style sun pieces for the classroom windows! #GNF

Ikrah @DT_Ardwick shined at the ETU President’s Cup in Bulgaria, winning her first International Gold after 4 tough fights! Though she narrowly missed World Championships qualification, she has now secured her spot at the Cadet European Championships representing Team GB! #GNF

In November, we sadly lost our dear colleague Ms Wilson, who served nearly 25 years @DTForestGate. To honour her birthday, the school community wore green and enjoyed gardening, one of her favourite hobbies. We’re proud to have raised over £400 for St Ann’s Hospice -Thank you all

Happy #GoodNewsFriday! Year 4 children @DT_Parkview had an unforgettable time on their residential trip to Bispham Hall! From team-building adventures to exploring the great outdoors, it’s been an experience full of fun, friendship, and fantastic memories.

Staff at @Dt_Blacklowbrow are incredibly proud of the year 6 pupils for their hard work and resilience during SATs week. To celebrate their achievements, they enjoyed a well-earned day of fun with an ice cream van, UV glow sports, and a smoothie bike. Well done! #GoodNewsFriday