Throughout the day, pupils took part in book-themed events, including costume parades and classroom reading activities. Many pupils and teaching staff dressed up as their favourite book characters, bringing well-loved stories to life and creating a vibrant atmosphere across the schools.

At St Cross Catholic Primary School in Hoddesdon, pupils embraced an Alice in Wonderland themed for this year’s World Book Day. Meanwhile, at St Thomas of Canterbury in Puckeridge, the day began with a special ‘Breakfast with a Book’ event. Many pupils arrived early to enjoy breakfast together while sharing their favourite books.

These celebrations highlighted the importance of reading for enjoyment and encouraged students to explore new books and authors. The Trust is delighted to see such enthusiasm for reading and creativity among its school communities.

Photos from the celebrations are shown below.

Even Mr Twit made an appearance at St Joseph’s (Hertford) for World Book Day! Headteaher Martin Maloney in full costume!

St Thomas of Canterbury celebrated World Book Day with a special ‘Breakfast with a Book’ event, many pupils arrived early to enjoy breakfast and share their favourite stories.

Pupils at St Joseph’s (Waltham Cross) enjoying a special storytelling session with their teachers on World Book Day.

At St Cross, many pupils created their own costumes inspired by this year’s Alice in Wonderland theme for World Book Day.

At St Paul’s in Cheshunt, a Reading Cafe brought families together to enjoy reading in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. 

About St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust (https://www.stfrancistrust.net)

St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust (St Francis Trust) is a multi-academy trust established in 2021. It currently serves nine Catholic schools – eight primary schools and one secondary school and which is growing to welcome two more Secondary schools and four more Primary schools over the next one to two years.

The Trust’s mission is to provide an outstanding Catholic education for all the children in our schools, helping them to grow in faith and reach their full potential. Guided by the values of St Francis, the Trust promotes academic excellence, spiritual development, and service to others.