At Selston High School, we take literacy seriously. World Book Day is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate reading and writing, but for us, it’s not limited to just one day. We’re passionate about fostering a love of books every day, making reading a key part of school life. Across the school, students and staff took part in a range of exciting activities to bring books to life.
Selston High School Library welcomed poet and playwright, Ben McPherson, who has written and performed at the Edinburgh Fringe. He spoke to students about his book Serious Nonsense, sharing his insights into poetry and storytelling. Selson students also had the chance to get creative with a bookmark design competition based on the them ‘escapism’.
Across the school, students and staff embraced DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) and DEAL (Drop Everything and Learn), reinforcing that reading is for everyone.
Beyond World Book Day, we’re excited to launch our first Varsity Writing Competition, giving all 11,000 students across the Trust the chance to submit 250 words on the theme of ‘Honesty’. Whether handwritten or typed, students’ entries must be submitted by Thursday 20th March. This competition is an exciting opportunity to develop creative writing skills and encourage students to express themselves.
In addition to the various activities, students have been encouraged to write book recommendation postcards, which are being displayed on large notice boards across the school. This allows students to share their favourite reads with their peers, helping to inspire others when choosing their next book.
It really has been a jam-packed day across the whole of The Two Counties Trust! From book-themed assemblies to creative writing projects and reading challenges, as well as the amazing costumes from staff, this year’s celebrations have been bigger and better than ever. It will definitely be a World Book Day to remember and arguably our #BestYet!
