Schoolchildren in Wincanton recently celebrated World Book Day with a sporty twist.
Pupils at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School took part in themed activities blending books and sport.
The day followed this year’s 'go all in' theme, encouraging children to explore their passions through books.
Danuta Girton and Sheila Loftus, headteachers at the school, said: "World Book Day is always such a special occasion in school.
"The children loved the sporty theme and the chance to share books.
"Events like this help remind them that reading can open the door to so many interests, whether that’s sport, adventure or discovering inspiring real-life stories."
Children arrived dressed as their favourite sporting heroes and characters, while teachers joined the fun as sports coaches.
Families were invited to participate in a special reading session where parents and carers shared their favourite childhood books.
A book swap station allowed pupils to exchange stories and explore new titles, with the £1 World Book Day books also helping make reading more accessible.
The school community was also invited to donate towards copies of the popular Little People, Big Dreams books, which celebrate the lives of remarkable people from sport, science, culture and beyond.
Throughout the day, pupils explored characters and stories through class activities designed to promote the joy of reading and help them discover new authors and subjects.
The school is part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust and places a strong emphasis on reading.
Pupils are supported to become confident readers through phonics, guided reading, and regular opportunities to explore a wide range of books.
Helen Taylor, CEO of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, said: "Encouraging children to enjoy reading is one of the most important things we can do.
"Reading opens doors to the world and fuels their imaginations, helping them develop a love of learning that will last a lifetime."
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