On Friday, Tavernspite School celebrated World Book Day.

All pupils were invited to dress up as a character from their favourite story, with every child having the opportunity to discuss and share their story and the character with others during assembly and class activities.

The children took part in a range of events throughout the day, with the school librarians playing a pivotal role in sharing their love for reading.

The librarians presented an exciting assembly based on their favourite authors, including Roald Dahl, Jacqueline Wilson and Michael Morpurgo.

Isabella Holliday said: "We all enjoy reading these books and want to share the enjoyment of reading with everyone in our school."

Tavernspite School prides itself on the emphasis of children learning about sustainable development.

Combining this with the events of World Book Day was therefore an important aspect of the day, with each child being invited to participate in the 'book swap,' brining their old books to school, and willing to exchange their book for a new one that someone else had contributed.

Throughout the morning, the older children from the junior classes visited all of the Foundation Phase classes, reading their favourite story to the children.

This was an opportunity for the younger children to listen and respond to stories in a one to one situation, though also provided an excellent opportunity for children to practice their reading skills, when reading to an audience.

Luke Rimmer, from the Early Years class, said: "They were reading and making it fun for us."

The celebrations culminated with a workshop in the afternoon for the Foundation Phase parents and children, co-ordinated by Mrs. Sarah Arthur, deputy headteacher.

The parents and children joined in with a number of activities, responding to books and stories in a variety of ways.

Mrs. Arthur said: "It was a wonderful chance for all of the school community to come together and have an opportunity to celebrate such an important event as this."