This week our school is alive with stories as we celebrate Book Week. Classrooms, the hall and the school library have all become places where characters come to life, new worlds are discovered and children are reminded that reading can be both enjoyable and powerful.

Throughout the week, our young learners have taken part in a range of activities linked to books and storytelling. They have listened to stories read aloud, joined in with retelling and drama, and taken part in buddy reading with other classes. Guest storytellers and teachers have shared favourite books, showing how voices, expression and movement can turn simple words on a page into something magical.

Events like Book Week enrich our curriculum in many ways. They give children a real purpose for reading and writing, and they connect what happens in English lessons with the wider life of the school. When children discuss characters, predict endings or compare different versions of a story, they are practising key skills in comprehension, speaking and listening. When they create their own stories or book responses, they build confidence as writers and thinkers.

Book Week also plays an important role in inspiring and motivating our young learners. For some children, a special event or a single story can be the spark that turns them into a keen reader. For others, seeing classmates and teachers share their enjoyment of books helps them feel part of a community of readers. Most of all, the week reminds us that stories help us understand ourselves and others. Through books, children can explore different cultures, times and viewpoints, while also recognising their own experiences on the page. As Book Week comes to an end, we hope that the sense of excitement and curiosity it has created will continue in every classroom, every library visit and every bedtime story.