£250,000 boost presented to Halifax school for new sixth form centre

Leo Group chairman Danny Sawrij was guest of honour at Ravenscliffe High School’s end of term assembly, handing over a cheque for £273,284.09, which will go towards the equipping of its new sixth form and community centre, Spring Hall.

The money was raised via a sponsored run and a summer ball, which was held in a marquee near the firm’s Swalesmoor Road headquarters. Mr Sawrij said: “It was my absolute pleasure and honour to present this cheque to Ravenscliffe School. This is a wonderful school, doing superb work and the new Spring Hall will be a superb asset to the local community.

“It will provide an amazing space for young adults with special needs to thrive. I would like to thank everyone who has supported our efforts.”

Ravenscliffe Spring Hall will be a fully accessible, purpose-built learning centre for pupils over 16 and an out-of-hours community centre, located around one mile away from the current school site.

The sixth-form centre will provide new opportunities for up to 70 young people aged 16 to 19.

Ravenscliffe headteacher Martin Moorman said: “We are indebted to the Leo Group for their incredible efforts. Work on Spring Hall is now well under way.

“It’s going to make a huge difference to a large number of young people with learning and physical difficulties.

“It will allow us to deliver an even better provision of specialist teaching whilst also being a great community asset.”