Pupils across East Midlands Academy Trust celebrate World Book Day

Primary age pupils at schools including Castle Academy, Orchard Academy and Shepherdswell Academy were invited to come to school dressed as their favourite book characters, while staff at Prince William School talked to their classes about their favourite books.

At Northampton International Academy, the school’s Reading Pioneers went on tour to other #EMATter schools to lead assemblies aimed at spreading their passion for reading and literacy. Staff across the school and pupils in primary dressed up in book-themed outfits and staff decorated classroom doors with a Harry Potter theme. Sixth formers at NIA6 also celebrated the day with a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory theme and a costume competition.

Hardingstone Academy had a reading trail throughout the school and the children were also challenged to create their favourite book character from a potato.

At Stimpson Avenue Academy, parents were invited to a special World Book Day-themed breakfast where they could enjoy a coffee and a story with their child before the start of school.

Joshua Coleman, chief executive at East Midlands Academy Trust, said: “It’s great to see everything our #EMATter schools have been doing today to celebrate World Book Day. Reading can enable us all to view the world though the eyes of others, it can build empathy, kindness, curiosity and link the past to the current. This is always a fun day for both pupils and staff, and is just one of many activities that take place at our schools throughout the year to support children to develop strong literacy skills and encourage a lifelong love of books.”