World Book Day 2023

Yesterday we celebrated World Book Day here at Blanford Mere and the children had a lovely day. Both the staff and the children looked amazing in their World Book Day outfits and pyjamas, we had such a range of book characters represented. Throughout the day children took part in lots of reading related activities and school wide ‘Where’s Wally Hunt’ which was a real hit. The day ended with parents coming into school to read with their children, the school had a real buzz around reading yesterday which was amazing. Here are some of the things that the children had to say about the day:

“Dinosaur Stomp is my favourite story. We went in the hall for World Book Day” (Marcella – Nursery)

“My favourite story is Chicken Licken because there was a wolf in there” (Raajan – Nursery)

“I loved dressing in my Gruffalo pyjamas and having my mommy come to read with me” (Archie – Reception)

“I love all of the Julia Donalson stories” (Grayson – Reception)

“We went on a Where's Wally hunt and it was fun. We did lots of reading. We do reading everyday.” (Alistair – Y1)

“I came to school in my pjs. I made my own moving book and my character was a girl. It was

exciting.” (Florence Y1)

“It was a really fun day because we read a lot of books! My favourite thing was meeting George Webster on Zoom.” (David Y2)

“World Book Day was fun because I love reading and we made a really nice bookmark.” (Marni Y2)

“I like World Book Day because I liked going round school finding the Wally’s” (Daisy 3/4 MJ)

“World Book Day was excellent because we could read and bond with some other people that you don’t really spend time with” (Dyan Rai 3/4 MJ)

“I like World Book Day because we get to do fun activities and read amazing books.” (Sammy 3/4 MC)

“Books are good because they build on your imagination.” (Enqui 3/4 MC)

"World Book Day is celebrated around the world. We really enjoyed parents coming in to read with us and loved getting dressed up and doing the Where's Wally hunt around school". (Violet and Ruby - 3/4JC)

"My favourite thing I did today was the reading part at the end of the day because I like to read and it was fun doing it with the parents." (Sienna 5/6R)

"I really enjoyed today. The Where's Wally was a fun competition. I also enjoyed the reading with the parents because I liked the book. The book was Danny the Champion of the World." (Tom 5/6R)

"I enjoyed the Where's Wally hunt as it was fun to search the whole school for Wally! I liked using a protractor to create some World Book Day art. It was also funny when the teachers dressed up for assembly - Miss Postings (the snail) was our favourite!" (Year 5-6B, Freya)

"I enjoyed making the bookmarks. I also enjoyed creating World Book Day posters with protractors. I liked the Wally hunt too. We also wore pyjamas and dressed as book characters." (Year 5-6B, Lucy)

The children here at Blanford love reading, don’t forget to go and spend your £1 book voucher and do lots of reading at home. Also don’t forget that we have our book swap in the school entrance so if you fancy something new to read pop in and trade a book.

Thanks, you for your continued support

Mr Kimberley