Dorset schoolchildren dress up to mark World Book Day

Schoolchildren across Dorset celebrated World Book Day on Thursday 6 March. To mark the occasion, many dressed up as their favourite fictional characters and brought books to their schools.

At Witchampton C of E First School, children put on a book parade for parents, walking around the playground to music to show off their costumes. After the parade, they took part in several book-themed activities, including reading their favourite books and decorating their own bookmarks.

Witchampton schoolteacher Rachel Jenkinson said: “We were so impressed with all the children’s creative costumes. They certainly have been thinking about the books they enjoy reading and are building quite a repertoire of authors and illustrators that they know and love. Well done, Witchampton, and thank you parents for all of your support!”

Witchampton is part of Initio Learning Trust, which looks after several schools across Dorset. Liz West, CEO of Initio Learning Trust, said:”World Book Day is a fantastic opportunity to remind children that reading is about adventure, imagination and fun. Our pupils have very much enjoyed celebrating the day and we hope that they will continue to explore the joy of reading in their own way.

“At Initio, we believe all children are aspirational readers and that the love of reading empowers them to grow, explore new worlds, and develop a lifelong passion for learning.”