Cockburn School named the new facility in memory of Kyle Asquith, a former pupil who died from a brain haemorrhage in 2013.
His organs saved the lives of 5 people and since then, The Kyle Asquith Foundation has gone on to raise thousands of pounds for the NHS Blood and Transplant Trust.
Kyle’s parents, trustees of the charity, presented representatives from the Leeds NHS Blood and Transplant Trust a cheque for £1000 on behalf of the charity before they cut the ribbon to officially open the facility.
Mum, Tracey Asquith, said: "We are so grateful to the school for how much they all do in Kyle’s memory. The new facility provides a lovely legacy for our son who loved his sport.”
The new pitch (suitable for football and rugby) and triple tennis court/netball court will play a vital role in the outdoor sport provision for Cockburn School.
Yorkshire Evening Post photographer Jonathan Gawthorpe attended the official opening and captured shots of the new facility...
1. The Kyle Asquith all-weather sports facility at Cockburn School
Cockburn School have named the new facility in memory of Kyle Asquith, a former student who died in 2013. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
2. The Kyle Asquith all-weather sports facility at Cockburn School
The new pitch (suitable for football and rugby) and triple tennis court/netball court will play a vital role in the outdoor sport provision for Cockburn School. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
3. The Kyle Asquith all-weather sports facility at Cockburn School
Kyle’s parents, trustees of the charity, presented representatives from the Leeds NHS Blood and Transplant Trust a cheque for £1000 on behalf of the charity before they cut the ribbon to officially open the facility. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
4. The Kyle Asquith all-weather sports facility at Cockburn School
Kyle's mum, Tracey, said "We are so grateful to the school for how much they all do in Kyle’s memory. The new facility provides a lovely legacy for our son who loved his sport.” Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
5. The Kyle Asquith all-weather sports facility at Cockburn School
Students from the the school's netball team train on the new pitch. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
6. The Kyle Asquith all-weather sports facility at Cockburn School
Executive Headteacher David Gurney said: "This excellent new sports facility will help to ensure that all of our students continue to learn about being healthy and fit while developing their practical sports skills." Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe