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Dec 2023
Holy Trinity Church of England School in Ripon is holding an elf-themed day today in memory of a pupil who was killed in a fatal collision on the A61.
Six-year-old Ihor Bartieniev, who was Ukrainian, died as a result of a collision on the road between Ripon and Harrogate in September.
Ihor’s mother Daria Bartienieva, 35, and stepsister Anastasiia Bartienieva, 15, were also killed in the crash.
To celebrate his life, pupils and staff are invited to dress up as elves, wear elf hats or simply wear red and green non-uniform clothing.
Children will take part in the school's trinity trot, whereby pupils run laps of the playing fields, and activities organised by older pupils.
Ms Sanderson also described Ihor as being “so full of fun and sparkle”.
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