BIG hearted pupils at Thackley Primary School are raising funds for a life-saving Defibrillator.

The school's 'Save a Heart Day' which it hosted on Valentine's Day included a range of fundraising activities including the children wearing red to school or pink along with a Valentine's bun sale and raffle.

Generous donations were also received from the local community and businesses including Jigsaw Out of School and Holiday Playscheme, The White Bear Public House, and parent Tracey Hall who made & sold heart shaped cakes.

Kate Bainbridge, a KS2 teacher at Thackley Primary School and leading on the fundraising said: “Thackley Primary School hopes to raise enough money to buy a life-saving defibrillator for the school and wider community.

"Sudden cardiac arrest is the UK’s biggest killer, killing 100,000 every year, and 15 young people every week. Having a defibrillator at the school for us and the local community increases a person’s chances of survival to between 70 and 90 per cent.”

Coun Imran Khan, Bradford Council’s Executive Member for Education, Employment and Skills said: “Congratulations to the staff, pupils and parents at Thackley Primary School on raising funds to go towards this life-saving equipment. We hope they reach their goal to fund the defibrillator.

"Hopefully this will not need to be used but it is reassuring for the school and the community that the defibrillator is available if required”.