Story & photos: Laetitia and Hamad
On 26th June there was a Summer Mela in Whiteways School.
It was to raise money the parent’s group and the football team Mrs Wood’s son plays for, called the Yorkshire Wheelchair Club. The money is for new power chairs.
There were stalls, henna and games organised by children. And there was a bouncy castle, guess the weight of the cake and glitter tattoos organised by teachers. There were also food stalls. It was a brilliant and busy day.
Miss Cipriani said
“I’ve had lovely henna by Bisma. She could be a professional”
Children running stalls told us what they were doing on their stalls to raise money.
Thaminah:
“We are doing a ‘Ahoy Treasure Map’ – you may win some hair accessories.”
Zara:
“We are doing splat the rat, you have to try to hit the rat. It’s very hard.”
Iqra and Intessor:
“You have to pick two short sticks out of the sand to win a lolly, it’s called Straw Pick.”
Janad, Iqram and Saleh:
“We are doing Football Against the Clock. You have to put as many balls into the hoop as you can before the time runs out.”
Mrs Blackham who organised the Summer Mela said,
“We have had lots of help from staff and parents to make the day happen, thank you to everyone.”
Mrs Woods said,
“It’s been a brilliant day. The power chair football team need sports power chairs so they can play without damaging their everyday power chairs. The team are looking for sponsorship and new players. Anyone who is interested can contact Ian Woods on 07881 742 604.”