Certificates, t-shirts, prizes and haggadot were handed out to pupils.

The children spoke about their favourite memories of their years at the school.

Rabbi Jason Klei-man said not only did the youngsters refer to 'moving on' in their lives, but how they moved everybody with their maturity and joy of life.

"You have risen to great heights," he told them.

He advised the children to attempt challenges that took them out of their comfort zone, to test themselves in the years ahead and to always try something new, but, he said, "whatever you do in the future, you will always remember proudly your years at this school".

Jackie Claxton-Ruddock, Complex Needs area lead - health, presented a Child Friendly Leeds award to Evie Addelman.

The award was not just for Evie's courage in coping with Crohn's disease, but in helping the local authority learn how they can support schools who have pupils with medical conditions.

Evie handled her illness with bravery, she said, and faced every challenge with dignity and a smile, organising fundraising events and sharing her story by speaking at events for the Crohn's and Colitis Society UK and at Leeds City Council children's services events.

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