Book day marked with great characters

Posted on March 10, 2006

Favourite books was the topic for Lancot Lower School when it opened its doors for family and friends.

World Book Day was celebrated in style by the little bookworms and the pupils explored different worlds through their favourite reads.

All parents, relatives and friends were welcomed into every class to read and share books with their children and friends.

After a reception in the Dunstable school's library, invited guests shared their favourite books with different classes, including the mayor, Councillor Andy Fairbairn and Major Jacqueline Wright from the Salvation Army.

Other activities during the day included making bookmarks, drama based on stories and two suprise visitors, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger.

South West Beds MP Andrew Selous visited the school the next day, for some reading sessions.

The school also launched a readathon to raise cash for children with cancer and leukaemia.

School librarian and teacher Janet Rhodes said "This has been a wonderful week in which all members of the school community and beyond have been reading, sharing and talking about their favourite books.

"Lancot Lower children were delighted to meet all their special guests and hopefully they will have been inspired to become lifelong readers."

Eaton Bray Lower School had a farming theme where all the children and staff dressed up as farmyard book characters.

The day was made extra special by a local farmer who talked to the children about the care of animals.

The pupils ended the day by making sandwiches and spreading them with their own home-made butter.

Source: Dunstable Gazette, 8 March 2006