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World Book Day Celebrations!

We are delighted to announce that our 2023 World Book Day celebrations will take place throughout the week beginning 6 March!

Students have been informed via assemblies that we have lots of fun-filled events and activities planned for the week (some have already taken place too). You can find out the details below!

House Points Competition

– Students – every time you read a book during this half term, upload a review of it to Showbie and you will earn 10 House points!

– There will be a prize for the student who completes the most reviews before Easter.

– Let’s see which House gets the most reviews uploaded!

– Speak to staff in the Library or your teachers/tutors for advice on what to read next!

– There are reading lists and suggestions on your Reading House Showbie groups!

Cornish Pirates Reading

As part of our training and mentorship-based partnership with professional rugby club the Cornish Pirates – players have been reading with and discussing the benefits of reading with our students.

World Book Day Tokens

All students have been e-mailed their World Book Day tokens!

Tutor Time Quiz

From Monday 6 March, there will be a World Book Day tutor time quiz on the tutor slide for all years to take part in!

Activities

Students in Years 7-9 will have a number of fun-filled activities to complete during their English lessons, including a visit to the Library to win prizes on a scavenger hunt!

Cardboard Box Prop Scene Competition

Our Library staff will host a Cardboard Box Book Prop Scene Competition during lunchtime on Thursday 9 March! Pupils will have 20 minutes to transform cardboard into a key prop or item of clothing from a book!