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SPIRIT OF INQUIRY
Josh said: “I’ve always enjoyed writing
con昀椀dence and persuasiveness.
and the power of words, but I often
Developing these abilities in all pupils
struggled to concentrate for long periods
of all ages remains a key focus of the
of time when it came to a book or novel. I
College’s teaching and learning agenda.
found that I was able to write poems in a
Reading plays a crucial role in developing
much shorter amount of time and gain a
oracy skills, and at the Prep School
much greater sense of achievement. I also
fostering a love of literature is always
like performing, and poetry has a lot to do
ignited and emphasised by the annual
with delivery and performance to bring
World Book Day.
the words to life.”
For World Book Day 2024, pupils were
The pupils’ inspiration from Josh was
greeted by a vibrant display of literary
evident during our annual Poetry by Heart
characters as their peers and teachers
昀椀nals in which huge congratulations go to
donned costumes inspired by their
the ten Lower and Upper Prep pupils who
favourite fantasy books. The e昀昀ort and
performed, all of whom demonstrated
thought put into their out昀椀ts was truly
real talent and bravery as they cleverly
remarkable.
recited their chosen pieces.
Pupils and academic sta昀昀, from Nursery to
This year’s Poetry by Heart champions
Year 8, showcased their creativity as they
at the Prep School were Year 5 Charlie B
dressed up as inspirational characters
and Year 8 Jethro B who had the audience
from the pages of their most-loved
captivated and in awe of their con昀椀dence
childhood stories – from Harry Potter and
and ability. A special ‘well done’ goes to
Dr Seuss, to Disney and Paw Patrol.
Year 5 Poppy M and Year 8 Amelia T, who
Launched on 23 April 1995, World
were named as this year’s runners up.
Book Day was created to celebrate the
importance and value of reading. Its
Over at the Senior School, congratulations
founder, Baroness Gail Rebuck, said: “We
to Ottie D who was crowned the winner
wanted to do something to reposition
with our 昀椀rst ever dead heat for 昀椀rst place.
reading, and our message is the same
After an extra recital from our top two
today as it was then – that reading is
昀椀nalists, only one point separated winner
fun, relevant, accessible, exciting, and
Ottie D and runner up Oscar W. Well done
has the power to transform lives.” Now
to all our 昀椀nalists: Verity G, Lucia S-L, Bella
recognised in over 100 countries, the
E, Oscar W and Ottie D.
World Book Day mission is to promote
the fun of reading, help children develop
Oracy skills are fundamental to an
vocabulary and literacy skills, and to
individual’s ability to e昀昀ectively express
ensure that every child and young person
themselves, engage in meaningful
has a book of their own.
conversations, and convey their ideas,
An additional highlight of the day was the
thoughts, and emotions with clarity,
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