Halfpenny win all 3 prize categories in The Prince of Wales Hospice Business Builder Challenge

Published: January 28, 2025 8:39 am

Halfpenny Lange Junior, Infant and Nursery School attended the Awards Ceremony at Castleford Tigers RLC where the Mayor of Wakefield presented them with the following prizes:

  • Innovative Business Idea
  • Best Business Pitch and Presentation
  • Highest Income Generated

Halfpenny Lane raised £951 for the Hospice, made from the sale of their Pupil Portrait Calendar and Places of Pontefract Calendar.

We are proud of Halfpenny’s entrepreneurial spirit, innovative skills, and determination to bring their business pitch to life.

Thank you to everyone who supported their business idea and to the organisers for hosting such a special event. We look forward to the next one!

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