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From Munchkins to Harry Potter, Cruella de Vil to the Wizard of Oz, staff, students, and pupils across our trust donned a variety of fancy dress costumers as they wholeheartedly embraced World Book Day with creativity and enthusiasm.
A variety of engaging activities took place throughout the day, celebrating the magic of books and storytelling.
At Herons’ Moor Academy, an exciting reading initiative was introduced where, whenever the bell rang, children and adults alike had to stop what they were doing and read a book for 10 minutes – ensuring reading remained at the heart of the day.
Herons’ Moor Academy
At Monkton Wood Academy, students participated in engaging tutor-time activities, while staff took part in a thrilling treasure hunt with prizes for the winners. Pupils also had the opportunity to visit the library during break and lunchtime to immerse themselves in additional World Book Day celebrations.
Monkton Wood Academy
Haywood Village Academy welcomed the Flibbertigibbet Theatre Company, which helped students rework classic fairytales through creative writing. The excitement continued with a visit from Mister Storyfella, who captivated students with global traditional tales.
A unique ‘Forgetful Readers’ challenge encouraged children to guess which teacher had been reading a particular book based on photo clues.
The day also featured a lively poetry slam and a World Book Day costume parade, where teachers and pupils dressed up as their favourite literary characters.
Haywood Village Academy
At Frome Vale Academy, pupils engaged in peer reading activities, designed to help foster a love for books and shared storytelling experiences.
Frome Vale Academy
At Redstart Primary School, children enjoyed a great day full of reading, talking about their favourite characters and enjoying listening to a story in comfy clothes.
Performers then took to the stage for a unique performance, as pupils all had fun watching the Matilda story performed by their teachers.
Redstart Primary School
Hanham Woods Academy was privileged to host author and former librarian Lis Jardine, who spoke to Year 7 students about her journey as a writer and the importance of storytelling in literature.
Hanham Woods Academy
A spokesperson for the trust said: “World Book Day is a fantastic opportunity to inspire a love of reading among students and staff.
“The enthusiasm and creativity shown across our schools have been truly remarkable.
“By engaging in these activities, we are fostering a culture where books and storytelling continue to be a fundamental part of learning and personal growth.”
The celebrations across the trust highlight the power of books in bringing people together and igniting imaginations. We look forward to continuing this tradition in the years to come.
