Pebsham pupils enjoy World Book Day

Pebsham Primary Academy joined together for World Book Day last Thursday (March 2).
By The Newsroom
Published 6th Mar 2017, 11:27 BST
Updated 24th Mar 2017, 10:57 BST

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Staff and pupils dressed up as characters from the world of literature, including Gruffalos and Mad Hatters.

The children worked together for a day of book-themed work.

Assembly saw a cat-walk parade of costumes and prizes for the best in each class.

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Vouchers were awarded to ‘book cover’ competition winners.

Children finished the day by purchasing books from a visiting book fair.

Headteacher Rachel Martin said: “It was an incredible day, children and staff went to great efforts to think of interesting and creative characters.

“Today I met Alice in Wonderland, Willy Wonka, the Demon Dentist and Horrid Henry, we even had a collection of Harry Potters.

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“At Pebsham Primary Academy, we encourage pupils to read at home everyday and an event like this is a good way to celebrate a love of reading.”

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