WORLD Book Day was celebrated with a creative twist on March 5 by pupils from an Evesham primary school.
Instead of dressing as their favourite book characters, children and staff at St Andrew’s CE School and Nursery in Hampton came to school dressed as adjectives.
The adjective theme sparked lots of great conversations about vocabulary and how descriptive words can make writing more interesting and engaging.
As part of the annual international celebration to inspire reading for fun, staff organised a book swap, giving children the opportunity to bring in a book from home and exchange it for a new one.
This provided a chance for the youngsters to share stories with one another and encourage further reading at home.
Throughout the day, children also took part in a range of reading and storytelling activities, celebrating the joy of books and the power of words.
One of the highlights was when the older children spent time reading with the younger ones, sharing their favourite stories and enjoying them across the age range.
Sharon Mathers said it was wonderful to see such a fantastic range of ideas across the school.
“We spotted sparkly, ancient, brave and sleepy costumes, to name just a few, and it was clear that everyone had put a lot of thought and imagination into bringing their chosen word to life.
“It was wonderful to see pupils supporting one another and developing a love of reading across the school.
“A huge thank you to families for supporting the day and helping the children create such imaginative outfits.
“It was a wonderful way to celebrate reading and language together as a school community,” she said.
