2022
Pontefract Student Elected To Represent Wakefield East
Daniel Hopkins, a 15-year-old who attends The King’s School in Pontefract, part of Pontefract Academies Trust, has been successfully elected as part of the Wakefield Youth Council. The Wakefield Youth Council is a platform for Wakefield residents ages 13-18 to serve as youth leaders empowered to share policy ideas and youth comment in the community. Two years ago, Daniel admits he was very shy and this opportunity would have been far out of his comfort zone. However, he wants to build his character and develop his interpersonal skills and felt this would be something that could help both of those.… Read more