World Book Day is a celebration of the gift of reading that has been enjoyed by millions of people worldwide. This special day was established by UNESCO on April 23, 1995, in honor of two great authors, William Shakespeare and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega. This year, HDBJ Primary celebrated World Book Day as part of our Literacy Week, and it was a week filled with creativity, engagement and, of course, lots of reading!
Our students participated in a variety of exciting activities to celebrate this special day. One of the highlights was the week-long reading challenge, where students read a variety of texts and even got their families involved in their reading adventures. To celebrate their efforts, students received star reader badges and certificates.
01 - Drop everything and read
Ouyang Xiu, a famous litterateur in the Northern Song Dynasty, once said: To establish oneself is to establish learning first, and to establish learning is to establish reading first. If you want to start your day's study efficiently, there is nothing better than reading a good book in the sun in the morning!
During the buddy reading mornings, students from different classes paired up to read together. It was heartening to see older students take the time to read to their younger buddies and to witness the younger ones growing in confidence as they read aloud to their older peers. Not only did the children gain knowledge, but they also made new friends.
02 – Library decorating competition
Students were so excited when they knew that they could decorate their library with their favourite book elements. Each class chose a book to focus on and creatively decorated a space in the library and some class doors around that theme. Great fun was had by all, and the quality was outstanding.
Come and see the result! Pushing open the door, it really feels like entering the world in a book!
03 – Book swap
A favourite event over the years, and no different this year, was the book swap. Students brought in books they no longer needed at home, for which they received one token for each book brought in. With their tokens, they could ‘buy’ books that were brought in by other children.
A lively and engaging initiative, with students chatting and sharing their favorite reads with one another. A wonderful way to promote sustainable and enjoyable reading habits.
04- Character parade
The highlight of our Literacy Week was the book character parade. Students and teachers dressed up as their favourite book characters! What a joy to see our campus come alive with colours, smiles, and excitement as students paraded around with their classmates. Family members cheered them on, and the atmosphere was filled with laughter and a sense of community.
The book character parade was not only about dressing up, but it was an opportunity for students to share what they have been reading and swap recommendations with their classmates. The love of reading is something that should be shared, and the parade was a great way to showcase this.
Reading is a habit and an attitude. It is not just a skill, but a gift that can enrich our lives in countless ways. Let us keep reading and sharing our love of books with one another!
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