THE 25th World Book Day fell one day but activities at Teign School ran through the whole of March for the many student book lovers to enjoy!

As well as a tutor time book quiz and raffle linked to the Accelerated Reader Programme, children had the option of taking part in a number of competitions.

The traditional ‘Best Book Character Costume’ competition took place at lunchtime in the library and was won by Year 7 Grace F who portrayed the robin from Michael Morpurgo’s book ‘Coming Home’ with Year 11 Kanye L coming second as ‘Private Peaceful’ (also by Michael Morpurgo).

Lots of entries were also received for the ‘Mini Book Characters Competitions’ whereby students made people/animals out of cardboard tubes – their creativity was incredible.

The winner in this competition was Mya N (Year 7) with her Paddington model accompanied by a suitcase of marmalade sandwiches! Runner up was Katherine W, also in Year 7, with her Tigger model.

Around the site, students also had the chance of tracking down poster of staff holding books in a Teacher Treasure Hunt. Sweet prizes were given out to those who completed the challenge.

Departments were also renamed as Lands from Literature and staff posted what they are reading on their doors to add to the flavour of the week!

In lessons, younger students played a game to introduce them to the range of books held in the library; they enjoyed this activity immensely.

The school library also pulled together an impromptu ‘Book Sale for Ukraine’ in response to recent events.

Students and staff have been incredible supporting this books to sell or purchases.

The total raised at the time of writing is £147 which will be given to the official Red Cross Ukraine Appeal when the sale finishes shortly.

School librarian, Jo Halse said: ‘After last year’s ‘locked down’ World Book Day, it was wonderful for students at Teign to take part in the school’s planned events in person this year.

‘They have enjoyed getting involved in what we have put together to celebrate reading for pleasure.

‘I am also very proud of the money raised at short notice by students in our book sale for the Ukraine crisis.’