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Schools making the news in 2004 and 2005.

Take a look at these 32 photos showing Wakefield schools making the news in the noughties

By Leanne Clarke
Published 20th Mar 2023, 14:16 GMT
Updated 22nd Dec 2025, 13:35 GMT

If your little one went to school in Wakefield in 2004 and 2005 they might have appeared on the pages of the Express.

From sponsored toddles, awards and harvest festivals to sports days, summer fairs and shows, here are just a few of the many photos we have in our archive.

See if you can spot anyone you know!

Ryhill Primary School's council wrote to MP Jon Trickett about the state of dog fouling around the streets that are near their school.

13. Ryhill

Ryhill Primary School's council wrote to MP Jon Trickett about the state of dog fouling around the streets that are near their school. Photo: s

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Shay Lane Primary school were urgently calling for a crossing guard.

14. Safety

Shay Lane Primary school were urgently calling for a crossing guard. Photo: s

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Newlands Primary School choir in Normanton, were the winners of the Victorian Market event that was held in Wakefield City centre.

15. Newlands

Newlands Primary School choir in Normanton, were the winners of the Victorian Market event that was held in Wakefield City centre. Photo: s

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Healthy eating at Kirkhamgate Primary school. Picture shows Rachel Staszewsky - Y6, Centre is Emily Smith - Y2 and R) James Collingwood - Y4.

16. Healthy

Healthy eating at Kirkhamgate Primary school. Picture shows Rachel Staszewsky - Y6, Centre is Emily Smith - Y2 and R) James Collingwood - Y4. Photo: s

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