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This year’s World Book Day at Cockburn John Charles Academy was more than just a celebration of literature—it was a full immersion into the joy and magic of reading. The academy embraced the day with an array of activities designed not only to highlight the importance of books but also
Ahead of World Book Day on Thursday (6 March 2025) Asda have relaunched its instore book donation points with the aim of supporting families in accessing books through their nationwide partnership with literacy charity the Children’s Book Project. To help launch the campaign, Asda and the Children’s Book project put
This year for World Book Day (5 March 2020) we decided that we would take part in the Leeds Big Book Swap. No dressing up, just some good reading for enjoyment was the aim for the children of Middleton Primary School. This has shown to be a great idea and
White Rose is hosting a World Book Day celebration this Thursday (1 March 2018) with baby yoga, messy play, and fairytale story workshops – plus a secret literary surprise for eagle-eyed centre visitors. Working alongside children’s play specialists Boomchikkaboom, White Rose has created a schedule of fun and educational activities
An exciting evening filled with bedtime stories took place at Lane End Primary School on Thursday 2nd March. As part of their World Book Day fun the teachers, parents, carers and children came together in their pyjamas for hot chocolate and to share lots of wonderful children’s books. “At Lane
Thursday (2 March 2017) was World Book Day and it was celebrated in schools across South Leeds. At New Bewerley Community School in Beeston they decided to change the focus somewhat. In previous years children had been encouraged to dress up as their favourite book, or character. This year they
The South Leeds Academy celebrated a Roald Dahl themed World Book Day in style last Thursday (3 March 2016). Staff dressed up as their favourite Roald Dahl character and During first break, there was a competition for pupils to ‘guess the staff character’. During second break, a ‘fashion show’ was