World Book Day

World Book Day was celebrated across the school this month. In the Junior School pupils were entertained and inspired by author Clare Elsom’s stories, illustrations and costume. Meanwhile, the Scholastic Book Fair provided an exciting opportunity to purchase books, and everyone enjoyed dressing as their favourite book character. Pupils in the Senior School discovered their teachers’ favourite books on posters around school, debated whether authors’ works should ever be changed to suit the changing sensibilities of society, and enjoyed a choice of book quizzes.

Visit of Jenny Valentine

Author Jenny Valentine visited school on 17th March talking to Years 5-8, over two sessions, about the inspiration for her novels and her experience of the writing process. A later session with the Journalism Society enabled members to quiz her about the writing and publishing worlds. Our thanks to Jenny for an enjoyable and stimulating day.