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Celebrating World Book Day 2019
Thursday, 7 March, was arguably one of the most anticipated days of a book lover’s
life, and the College’s librarians are no exception.
Students in Years 7 and 8 were invited to dress up as fictional characters, and what a
sight they made. There were (nearly) 101 Dalmatians, a whole burrow of bunny
rabbits, a band of Burglar Bills, some very Hungry Caterpillars, wizards and witches,
and plenty of David Walliams’ fanatics. Mr Saltern, Chair of Governors, had the
enviable task of judging the competitions.
Mr Brown, Head of Year 7 and Mrs Setter, Assistant Head of Year 7, took to the stage
as Bruce and Miss Trunchbull, re-enacting the infamous cake eating scene from
Matilda in all its chocolaty glory.
This was swiftly followed by the shrill shrieks of the
Queen of Hearts demanding heads and doing some
very flamboyant flamingo croquet.
The Learning Resources Centre ran a photo competition encouraging staff
and students alike to get ‘Caught Reading’ in a funny or creative place. At
lunchtime students voted for their favourite staff ‘Caught Reading’ photo and
what a surprise, Mr Mitchell won with a very explosive photo, for the third year
running!
World Book Week was also used to kick start the Readathon – a sponsored
read that helps raise money for children’s hospitals. Students pick their own
reading targets and have the month of March to raise money and meet their
reading goal.
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