Ben Brooks of Production Park visits Halfpenny Lane School

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Ben Brooks of Production Park visits Halfpenny Lane School

Ben’s visit to Halfpenny Lane School was an exciting opportunity for the children and staff to learn about the creative processes involved in set design. The session was designed to inspire and educate young minds about the many possibilities within the entertainment and creative industries. During the visit, Ben shared his personal experiences, providing insights into the world of stage design. He explained the various stages of the set design process, from initial concept to the final execution. The pupils were fascinated to hear about the challenges Ben faces when creating sets for large-scale concerts and how he collaborates with… Read more

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Pupils impress in Prince of Wales Hospice Fundraising Challenge

Earlier this week, six Year 5 pupils from Halfpenny Lane School showcased their entrepreneurial skills in the Build a Business Challenge, an initiative to fundraise for the Prince of Wales Hospice. The pupils delivered a 20-minute business pitch to a panel of five local business expects from Handelsbanken, Ridley and Hall Solicitors, We are Wakefield, Castleford Tigers, and Prince of Wales Hospice. The panel were very impressed with the standard of the pitch and the pupil’s were awarded the opportunity to bring their business idea, HPL PoP Calendars, to life. The PoP Calendars project involves producing two unique calendars: Portraits… Read more

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Halfpenny Lane achieves Green Flag status

We are proud to announce that Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant and Nursery School have achieved the Eco Green Flag status with Distinction. This achievement is testament to the hard work and commitment from staff and students in making the environment a priority. The Eco Green Flag is an internationally recognised symbol of environmental excellence awarded to schools that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to sustainability. Achieving the award with distinction means that Halfpenny Lane School not only met the standards but exceeded expectations in creating a greener future. The ‘HPL Eco Crew’ have been at the heart of this eco-transformation… Read more

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