Pupils get into character as schools celebrate World Book Day in style

Powell's School students visited Bingham Library and Rendcomb College staff dressed up for a Where's Wally surprise.

At Westonbirt Prep, each class chose an author or literary theme to follow and dress for.

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Powell's School visits Bingham Library

As part of World Book Day, Powell's Primary School treated students to a visit to the local library. There will also be visits from children's authors Steve Antony and Christopher Edge, who will run a writing workshop for the children.

Joseph Barron, 7, came as King Arthur, who he thought was "cool" as "he fights" and became king when he pulled the sword out of the stone.

Star Wars fan Leo Hart, 7, came as Luke Skywalker. He said: "I like Star Wars because I like the Force and the weapons."

William Wrigley, 7, dressed up as the BFG from the Roald Dahl book. He said: "The BFG is funny, kind and so powerful. He can make the bubbles go down and when he drinks fizzy drinks, he farts."

William Wrigley dressed as the BFG with his friends William Dunlop and Michael Bettington-Walker

Martha Alayon, 7, was dressed up as Cinderella before she married the prince. "She's really pretty. I've watched the film with the real Cinderella," she said referring to the recent 2015 film.

Millie Urquhart, 6, however, had a liking for "bad people" as she dressed up as Mrs Trenchbull from Roald Dahl's Matilda. "I thought I'd look really funny and fat," she said patting her stomach bulge.

Molly Flanagan, 7, dressed up as Alice from Alice in Wonderland. She said of her favourite character: "She gets into a lot of trouble and she's always a bit of a strop."

Molly Flanagan, dressed as Alice from Alice in Wonderland, and her friend Amelia, dressed as the White Rabbit from the story.

Sarah Stevens, an early years teacher at Powell's School who dressed up as Elsa from the film Frozen, said: "We had a library trip today as many of them do not usually come to the library with their parents. The children learned to use the library. They learned that the library is free to use and about taking care of books."

(Left to Right), Bessie Fox, 6, as Willy Wonka; Ben Crawshaw, 6, as Fantastic Mr. Fox; Leo Hart, 7, as Luke Skywalker; Olivia Flanagan, 7, as Mary Poppins; Molly Flanagan, 7, as Alice; Millie Urquhart, 6, as Mrs Trenchbull; Joseph Barron, 7, as King Arthur; William Wrigley, 7, as the BFG; Martha Alayon, 7, as Cinderella

Rendcomb College dressed up for a Where's Wally surpise

Pupils and teachers at Rendcomb College also dressed up today as their favourite book character to celebrate World Book Day.

Staff in the junior school, however, surprised students as they turned up in Where's Wally and Where's Wenda costumes.

Head of Juniors at Rendcomb College, Victoria Beevers, said: “Our Rendcomb readers have all dressed up and the staff surprise has been fantastic! I am looking forward to our World Book Day poetry performances this afternoon and today’s lessons will involve all sorts of activities to encourage reading.

Head boy Sam Tushingham, dressed as Gandalf, and head girl Kate Major, dressed as one of the minions.

“Buddy reading is a key part of our curriculum and the older children love taking the opportunity to read with the younger pupils. Reading skills are the basis for so much of a child’s learning, particularly language acquisition, and talking about books, comprehending what is going on in non-fiction or fiction is an essential skill.”

The college's senior school library is also holding a Library Trail Quiz with book token prizes for winners.

Watch the video of Rendcomb College celebrating World Book Day here.

Westonbirt Prep celebrates World Book Day

At Westonbirt Prep, each class chose an author or literary theme to follow and dress for. Students are enjoying themed cooking, writing and creative activities throughout the day. 

The reception class celebrating author Julia Donaldson

Year 2 themed as Witches, Wizards and Magic

Year 3 celebrating Roald Dahl

Avening Primary School

The children of Avening Primary School took part in a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory themed World Book Day.

One class dressed up as Oompa Loompas:

Withington Primary School & Pre School Playgroup 

World Book Day was celebrated by Withington C of E Primary School with children and staff dressing up as book characters.

The pre-school and reception children were asked to come as characters from Eric Carle books – to link to their current topic. KS1 and KS2 children came as their favourite character and bring the book in with them.

A book quiz was held in the morning, followed by World Book Day linked English and Maths lessons.