World Book Day expanded to encompass a range of different events, when Marshland High School took part in the annual literary celebration.

The school library became a hub of World Book Day activity on Thursday 5 March, with students gathering to take part in a range of different sessions.

“All Key Stage 3 students took part in a variety of sessions, including literary-themed quizzes, bookmark design and interactive challenges that encouraged them to explore different genres and texts within the library’s collection,” said our Literacy Lead, Joe Clark, who led the events.

The celebrations were set to continue beyond World Book Day itself, with a return visit from guest author Pen Avey taking place the following week.

“Following the recent publication of her book, Project Human, Avey will be running a specialist creative writing workshop,” continued Mr Clark.

“A selected group of students will have the opportunity to work closely with her to develop their own storytelling skills and learn about the professional writing process.

“Participating students will also receive a signed copy of her latest book to further foster a love of reading among participants.”

Marshland, which is a member of the West Norfolk Academies Trust, takes part in World Book Day events every year.

“World Book Day is an essential part of our academic calendar, serving as a yearly reminder of the significant impact reading has on a student’s development,” Mr Clark added.

“By focusing on building positivity and celebrating success through books, we aim to ensure that every student feels connected to the world of literature.”