We ended Book Week with one of the most anticipated events of the year. Our annual book character dress up day filled the school with colour, excitement and imagination. Classrooms and corridors were full of children and staff dressed as characters from much loved stories. There were animals, heroes, villains, explorers and many more.

Events like this help to motivate learners and encourage reading. When children choose a character, they think more deeply about the books they know. They talk about favourite scenes, explain who they are dressed as and why they chose that character. This builds interest in stories and often leads friends to try new books for themselves. Dress up day also supports important learning skills. Pupils practise speaking and listening as they introduce their character and join in class activities linked to books. Teachers turn the excitement of the day into meaningful learning.

Most of all, the event is good for our sense of community. Families, pupils and staff all take part, sharing ideas, costumes and enthusiasm. The day shows that reading is not only something that happens in lessons, but a shared part of school life. As Book Week comes to a close, we hope that the joy of this celebration will continue to inspire our young readers long after the costumes are packed away.