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Staff and students from The Halifax Academy ended the summer term by taking each other on in a charity cricket match.

The match – which saw a team of teachers playing against departing Year 11 students – helped raise £310 for the Calderdale-based mental health charity Healthy Minds.

The event also included stalls run by parents and local businesses, and younger children enjoyed a non-uniform day and fun activities to help collect funds.

David Horsfall, the school’s senior head of house and event organiser, said: “The whole day was a fantastic event but particularly the cricket match held on the front field, which always stirs up excitement and a very lively atmosphere!

The day at The Halifax Academy raised hundreds for charity

"It was fantastic to see so many people from the school and the community turn out to support such a wonderful organisation”.

Every year, the school raise money for different charities around the world but always focus on a local charity during the summer term.

Halifax Academy: Halifax school staff take on students in cricket match for good cause