World Book Day  is celebrated  in over 100 countries and this year was its 25th anniversary.

Books and literacy are important means of interaction for any person.  The stories that we all know and love form a key part of  culture through shared experiences and storytelling. Having a shared frame of reference can contribute to many positive interactions with family, friends, peers and teachers.

The pupils and students at Sybil Elgar School helped bring some of their favourite stories to life with creative models and displays. 

Teaching teams supported students in creating the models, identifying ways for everyone to be involved. This was a great example of cross faculty collaboration. 

6 steps for parents wanting to support their children to read for pleasure

• Being read to regularly
• Access to books at home
• The ability for children to choose what they want to read
• Having trusted adults and peers sharing and recommending books
• The reading experience being enjoyable
• Designated time to read

More information on approaches and evidence can be found on the World Book Day website. 

Selected stories by Sybil Elgar pupils and students 

The Wizard of Oz

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

The Three Little Pigs

Paddington Bear

The Jungle Book

Pete the Cat

“World Book Day changes lives through a love of books and shared reading. Our mission is to promote reading for pleasure, offering every child and young person the opportunity to have a book of their own.”