Our Lady of Mount Carmel World Book Day at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School World Book Day at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is always a highlight of the school calendar, but this year’s celebration was one of our most vibrant and inspiring yet. With a theme that combined reading, creativity and the joy of movement, pupils and staff came together to honour stories, heroes, and the power of imagination. A central part of this year’s celebrations was our wholeschool project inspired by the Little People, Big Dreams series. Each class selected a figure from the books and transformed their classroom door into a beautifully illustrated tribute. The doors became bright, bold storyboards filled with artwork, facts and inspiring quotes. Walking through the corridors felt like stepping into a museum dedicated to extraordinary dreamers—artists, athletes, scientists, activists and more—each display reminding us that big achievements often start with small dreams. Our costume theme added an extra spark of excitement: pupils were invited to dress as famous sports personalities. The school was buzzing with miniature versions of sporting legends such as Serena Williams, Lionel Messi, Simone Biles and Marcus Rashford. The costumes not only brought colour and fun to the day but also helped pupils reflect on the determination, resilience and passion that real-life athletes share with the heroes of Little People, Big Dreams. To celebrate reading itself, we held Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) sessions throughout the day. At surprise moments, a bell sounded and everyone—teachers, pupils, and even visitors—paused whatever they were doing to pick up a book. Classrooms, corridors and even the playground became quiet pockets of reading joy. These moments reminded us of the simple pleasure of getting lost in a story and highlighted the importance of making reading a natural, everyday habit.
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