Pontefract primary pupils raise super sum for hospice with 'reindeer run'

Pupils at De Lacy Primary school who took part in a reindeer run for charity

Around 350 children from De Lacy Primary School took part in the fundraiser.

A school spokesperson said they “thoroughly enjoyed” putting on antler headbands and running around the school to raise money.

They received a special thank you visit to their virtual school assembly from hospice representatives.

Executive director of primary education at Pontefract Academies Trust and interim head at De Lacy Primary School, Tom Fay, said: “We’re all absolutely blown away by the generosity of all the parents and friends of De Lacy Primary School.

"To raise such an amount during a global pandemic as well is incredible. We’re all very proud as a school community to have been able to support this fantastic charity.”

De Lacy Primary School is part of Pontefract Academies Trust, a multi academy trust educating around 3,700 young people in Pontefract. Visit: https://www.pontefractacademiestrust.org.uk/