Children and staff across the Trust have been celebrating their love of reading with a number of activities, events, and costumes to mark this year’s World Book Day. 

The national celebration is a wonderful opportunity to inspire a love of reading for all students, who are given the chance to express their creativity and imagination throughout the day. 

Whether it’s discovering new worlds, stepping into the shoes of fascinating characters, or gaining new knowledge, our schools have each put their own unique spin on the occasion.  

Chapelford Village Primary School put their pupils on a full‑scale adventure as they embarked on a mission to save the Fairytale Kingdom by following clues, cracking puzzles, and uncovering secrets. 

The day’s theme of Twisted Fairytales gave the children the opportunity to put their imaginations to the test and arrive in some wonderfully creative “twisted” book‑themed costumes. 

Burtonwood Community Primary School embraced the magic of bedtime reading with a pyjamas‑and‑slippers theme. Children were invited to bring their favourite book and a teddy, creating a warm, comforting environment for shared stories. 

Families played a big part in the celebrations, with parents and carers welcomed into the school hall for reading sessions throughout the day. Guests could share a favourite story or enjoy listening to books chosen by the children. 

Great Sankey High School marked World Book Day by kick‑starting a two‑week programme of activities celebrating the National Year of Reading. 

From 2nd to 13th March, students are taking part in a wide range of events, including assemblies, library events and competitions, and literary‑themed lessons. 

The festival also takes students outside the classroom with a trip to see Dear England at the Liverpool Empire for Years 8 to 10. There will also be visits from authors Mark Illis and Sophie Anderson. 

At Alsop High School staff shared extracts from their favourite books to inspire new reading choices, while students recommended their favourite reads to each other. 

Year 7 and 8 students spent time in the library choosing a book and taking part in a range of fun activities including book cover design, code breakers, reading anagrams, acrostic poem competitions and a lucky dip.  

Staff also joined in the fun with some brilliant book-themed outfits!

Bradshaw Primary School children arrived at school dressed in a variety of of imaginative and colourful costumes including penguins, Spider‑Men, Little Bo Peep, Smoos, Willy Wonkas, a tiger, a wolf, Alice in Wonderland, and even Rumi from K‑Pop! 

The celebrations began with a whole‑school World Book Day parade. Later in the morning, Reception and Year 1 came together for a special shared story time.  

Across all our schools, World Book Day has once again proven to be a highlight of the year—bringing together pupils, staff, and families in a shared love of stories and imagination. 

Each school has celebrated in its own special way, but all share the same aim: to champion reading as a joyful, transformative experience for every child.