A CELEBRATION of reading and storytelling was held at Bromley Heath Junior School in March.
The school’s Literacy Week, leading up to World Book Day, started with a book fair for children and their families.
Pupils then visited infant school classes to help the younger children with their reading.
Year 5 teacher Daniel Wake said: “It was heart-warming to see older children encouraging and guiding the younger ones through the stories.”
The school had a visit from a librarian from Downend Library, and a series of parent and child reading sessions, to encourage shared reading at home.
Each class at the school was visited by guest storyteller Bill Church.
Mr Wake said: “He enthralled kids with his dynamic storytelling technique, stimulating imaginations and bringing stories to life in ways that left an everlasting impact on everyone.”
Finishing the week was World Book Day, with a Bromley Bake Off competition where contestants baked cakes inspired by their favourite books and a ‘Book in a Picture’ competition to create an artwork illustrating a scene from a book or a making a book cover.
Mr Wake said: “Both events brought together a celebration of books, creativity, and community spirit.
“Overall, Literacy Week was a resounding success, filled with engaging activities that celebrated reading, storytelling, and community involvement.
“It left students inspired and eager to continue exploring the world of books.”