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We came together to celebrate World Book Day, and it was a very special day indeed. The Alice in Wonderland theme started the moment pupils arrived. Our school gates were transformed into a balloon arch of playing cards, picture frames hung from the trees and guards stood to attention. We never fail to be amazed by the creativity of the people in our community. A special thank you must be given to Claire Nessling who arrived like an ‘ambience fairy’ and sprinkled her magic all over our beautiful school. Pupils created Alice in Wonderland posters, both in Houses and as individual entries, for all the doors in our school. Congratulations to Oscar E and sister Emily E for creating the winning poster, and to the Britons who won the House poster competition.
Homemade costumes were recycled and sold by our wonderful LPWA in advance of this year’s festivities. We have tried to be as green as possible with the books also. The ‘book swap’ in classes ensured that all the children in our community went home with a book which was new to them, whilst reducing the impact upon our planet.
It is impossible to choose a favourite costume, so many of our pupils looked spectacular. There were many Alices, a few exceptional Mad Hatters, one or two sleepy dormice and several Cheshire Cats. Our homemade award must go to Bertie C for his Jabberwocky ensemble, complete with articulated wings. However, Beau E’s Skullduggery Pleasant face painting was also superb. So many great costumes – so much thought and care from our wonderful parents.
Reading and books are always the priority on World Book Day. Nursery and Reception had an afternoon of paired reading, and in the EYFS reading assembly, The Queen of Hearts handed over to some unusual storytellers: Madhavan, Lochie, Zara and Isla from Year 5 who performed a drama scene from The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. Their audience squealed with delight!
Mr Bell and his team created a magical Mad Hatter’s Tea party for lunch. As the children emerged through the shimmering curtain into our lunch hall, tables were decorated with red hearts, chess boards and teapots. They delighted in their afternoon tea, comprising of miniature quiches, crudites, sandwiches and sausage rolls. It felt like a delightfully bonkers picnic, teachers poured squash from teapots and pupils queued for the main event: a chocolate fountain with fruit kebabs and marshmallow skewers. Is World Book Day really World Book Day without a chocolate fountain?
The chocolate theme continued with the LPWA selling ‘Wonder Bars’ on the playground, with hidden golden tickets. The most coveted prize was the chance for a pupil to be a teacher for the day and as the children merrily skipped home, telling you of their day, it made us realise why we do this every year. We shared our love of books with each other, we read fantastic tales. World Book Day 2025 really was the ‘best ever!’