World Book Day - Thursday 5th March 2026

On Thursday 5th March, we are delighted to be celebrating World Book Day in Orritor Primary School and Nursery Unit. This is always a highlight in our school calendar, and this year promises to be extra special with a variety of fun and engaging activities planned for all pupils.

One of the main events of the day will be our much‑loved “Dress as Your Favourite Book Character” celebration. Children are invited to come to school dressed as a character from a book they enjoy. During assembly, we will hold a whole‑school costume parade, giving everyone the chance to showcase their creativity and share their favourite stories with friends and staff.

We are also excited to be running paired reading sessions, where older pupils will spend time reading with younger children across the school and nursery. This activity was suggested by our Student Council, who felt it would help promote a love of reading, build confidence, and strengthen relationships between year groups. We know pupils look forward to these moments of connection, and it’s a lovely way to reinforce the message that reading is enjoyable and social.

Overall, it promises to be a vibrant and memorable day filled with imagination, creativity, and a shared enthusiasm for reading.