📍 Thornes Park Stadium, Wakefield
🕚 11am – 2pm
💥 FREE ENTRY
Join us for a fun-filled day of sports, creativity, and connection — designed for children and adults with disabilities, learning disabilities, and neurodiversity. But remember: everyone’s welcome!
⚽🏀🎾 Try out inclusive sports
🧘 Relax in sensory zones
🎨 Enjoy crafts & artwork by Jason Wilsher-Mills
🤝 Meet local clubs & providers
🎯 Discover a sport that works for YOU!
No booking needed — just come along and get involved!
Are you free tomorrow morning?
O’Hara in Key stage 4 at Oakfield Park School, is taking part in a sponsored walk at 10am on the 2nd of August 2025, meeting at Hug-a-mug café, in an attempt to raise funds for our new school Sensory Garden.
She will participate in laps of Pontefract Race course and would very much appreciate your support in joining her, fancy dress optional, on the day and raising sponsors!
Come along and support her, or join in!
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Live street theatre and performances
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Arts, crafts and interactive activities for all ages
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Local bands and musicians
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Historical storytelling and city trails
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A packed programme of family-friendly entertainment
As we approach the summer holidays, we kindly ask for your assistance in sharing the following information with parents and carers of students currently in Years 8 & 9.
We are running summer immunisation clinics at various children’s centres across Wakefield (there is a leaflet with dates and locations attached). These are ideal for:
- Children who missed their vaccinations during the school session
- Those who would prefer to be seen in a quieter, non-school setting
Should parents want further information, we actively encourage parents to visit our social media pages:
Faceboook: https://www.facebook.com/BDCTWakefieldImms
Please find letter attached.
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Uniform stocked by Better and Bright
https://www.betterandbrightschoolwear.co.uk/collections/oakfield-park-school
Friends of Oakfield Park
As you know Friends of Oakfield Park School raise funds for the Students of Oakfield Park.
Our most recent purchases have been;
- Go-Karts
- Christmas Panto
- A new communication Board for the Adventure Playground.
- 164 – Books for Christmas 2024
- Boccia Court markings for the hall
- PA system for outdoor events
- Magician – Dazzling Darren
- Residential contributions
- KS3 outdoor storage box for equipment
We are asking for your help with donations of new and in date food items, toiletries, toys and other gift items.
Our hampers are then skilfully packaged by some of our Governors and raffles tickets sold. 😊
Lumi Nova App Parents session 7th March 10:30am
Lumi Nova Discovery Session for Parents - Thursday 7th March 24, 10:30-11:00am, and the first Thursday of every month (times vary see link)
Free 30-minute webinar, parents can learn how Lumi Nova can support their child / young person aged 7-12 to tackle their fears and worries and build lifelong skills.
Parents / Carers will be guided through how their family can access Lumi Nova for free.
How to book:
Parents / Carers can use the link to secure a place today: Book your place here!
You can find the link to self-sign up registrations via our CAMHS Web Page Child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) in Wakefield - South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Measles
Measles
There has been a recent rise in measles cases in the UK (February 2024). Measles is spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It can spread very easily.
You can protect your child by making sure they get 2 doses of the MMR vaccine. Normally the 1st is given at 12 months and the 2nd around 3 years 5 months old. Even if you or your children have missed these vaccines, it’s not too late to get them. Contact your GP practice today.
If your child has had both doses of their MMR vaccine, there is almost no chance of them getting measles (unless they have a severely weakened immune system).
There is more information about the MMR vaccine and other childhood vaccinations on the West Yorkshire Healthier Together childhood vaccinations page.
For more information:
https://wyhealthiertogether.nhs.uk/parentscarers/worried-your-child-unwell/measles
Family Fund - Check if you’re eligible
Support for Families with Disabled Children (SFDC)
Funded by the Department for Education and managed by Family Fund, the SFDC programme provides a wide range of grant items to families in England with a low-income, who are raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young person.
You can apply for an SFDC grant every 24 months. To be eligible, you must also be:
- The main carer for a disabled or seriously ill child or young person aged 17 or younger
- Resident in England
- In receipt of benefits, or on a low income from working
Click here to apply https://www.familyfund.org.uk/grants/schemes/sfdc/
BBC News - Education and Family
News and features from BBC News - Education and Family
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- Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock receives honorary doctorate
Leigh-Anne Pinnock receives an honorary doctorate for her work on racial equality.
- Wales' holiday free school meal axe faces legal challenge
An asylum-seeking mother mounts legal challenge after the Welsh government ends support.
- Childcare plan won't work without more money – MPs
The Education Committee says it is vital the government gets the funding rates right.