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Bourne Education Trust schools have been abuzz with excitement as pupils and staff joined together to celebrate the joy of reading during World Book Day festivities. From author visits to creative workshops, the week was filled with inspiring activities aimed at fostering a love for literature and storytelling. Here are some of the highlights...

The Matthew Arnold School

At The Matthew Arnold School, World Book Day saw  Morticia Addams taking charge as Headteacher for the day! From Monsters Inc. to Harry Potter, the school was overrun with beloved characters as pupils and staff fully embraced the spirit of reading by dressing up. The day was filled with fun activities including book quizzes and immersive experiences, highlighting the school's commitment to fostering a love for literature.

Woodmansterne Primary School

Woodmansterne Primary School brought the magic of reading to life by decorating classroom doors with enchanting designs inspired by favourite books. Each door became a portal to a world of imagination, inviting pupils and parents to guess the featured stories. This initiative not only celebrated literature but also encouraged families to engage in shared reading experiences, strengthening the school community's bond.

The Mead Infant School

The Mead embarked on a secret mission to decorate hoops into representations of beloved books. During a whole-school assembly, pupils guessed each class' hoop, fostering a sense of camaraderie and excitement around reading. The activity provided a creative outlet for pupils to express their love for literature while reinforcing the importance of teamwork and collaboration.

Epsom and Ewell High School

At Epsom and Ewell High School, creativity flowed as pupils designed book covers and tokens, adding their unique flair to World Book Day celebrations. Even their therapy dog joined in on the fun! Teachers shared their personal bookshelves with their forms, encouraging pupils to explore new literary worlds and fostering a sense of community through shared reading experiences.

Epsom Primary School

Epsom Primary School embraced a bedtime story theme for World Book Day, immersing pupils in the magic of storytelling. Additionally, pupils had the opportunity to enjoy Wind in the Willows - a timeless classic that sparked imaginations and inspired a love for literature.

Twickenham School

Twickenham School hosted a delightful celebration featuring tutor time quizzes, author visits, and reading integrated into all lessons. Pupils and staff alike donned creative costumes, showcasing their favourite book characters and adding to the festive atmosphere. The day was filled with engaging activities that reinforced the importance of literacy and ignited a passion for reading amongst pupils.

Pyrcroft Grange Primary

Pyrcroft Grange embraced the fun of World Book Week with a variety of activities, including guessing the staff member behind the mask and sharing pictures of preferred reading spots. Pupils dressed up as their favourite book characters and enjoyed a teacher-led production of 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' further enhancing their connection to literature.

Auriol Junior School

Auriol Junior School celebrated World Book Day with a diverse range of activities, including disciplinary reading and guided reading lessons, live author events, and quizzes. Pupils collaborated to decorate class doors with their favourite books, showcasing their creativity and passion for literature. The school also held a competition for pupils to design their own book covers, highlighting the immense talent within the school community.

Hampton High

At Hampton High, year 8 pupils showcased their creativity by decorating English classroom doors with fabulous book-themed designs. The initiative not only added a touch of literary magic to the school environment but also provided pupils with an opportunity to express themselves artistically and celebrate their stand out books.

Well done to all our schools for their commitment to inspiring a love for reading and fostering a vibrant literary culture within their communities.