World Book Day 2024

It's World Book Day, a chance to celebrate books and share our love of reading. The the theme for World Book Day 2024 is "Reading Your Way"--a theme that calls on everyone to let go of pressure and expectations, giving children a choice--and chance--to enjoy reading. To celebrate this, our staff dressed up as some of the most beloved characters in literature...and the dictionary!

We want all of our students to share the love of reading and have made sure that we allow time during the school week for students to read a book of their choice, as well as create opportunities to try books they may not have picked for otherwise. We encourage all families to read together and to make reading fun!

Our school library has thousands of books that are updated regularly with the best new titles. Miss Punter, our school librarian, and her team of student library assistants have picked out their favourite books that they'd recommend to other young people. If you're looking for a great new book to see sink into this weekend, why not try one of these or check out our KS3 Reading List.

Can You See Me? by Libby Scott and Rebecca Westcott - recommended by Lauren, Year 7

The Catastrophic Friendship of Lottie Brooks by Katie Kirby - recommended by Ava, Year 7

Tom Gates Five Star Stories by Liz Pichon - recommended by Kathryn, Year 8

The Scorch Trails by James Dashner - recommended by Jack, Year 7

Animal Farm by George Orwell - recommended by Luca, Year 9

The King is Dead by Benjamin Dean - recommended by Megan, Year 11

The Island at the End of Everything by Kiran Millwood Hargrave - recommended by Alyssa, Year 8

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak - recommended by Amy, Year 11

Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz - recommended by Jess, Year 11

Immortality: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz - recommended by Rosa, Year 11

Haikyu!! Managa Series by Haruichi Furudate - recommended by Maria, Year 11

Fish Head Steve by Jamie Smart - recommended by Daniel, Year 11