Throughout the day, classes explored books, discussed their chosen role models and compared the achievements of sports stars with those found in the inspirational biographies from the Little People, Big Dreams collection. Some classes wrote fact files, others illustrated story scenes, and many shared books linked to their favourite sports. The celebrations concluded with a warm and lively endofday assembly. Each class proudly presented their decorated door and shared something they had learned about their chosen inspirational figure. A sea of sports costumes filled the hall as children beamed with pride. The assembly also highlighted the importance of reading for pleasure, and pupils were encouraged to continue exploring stories at home and in school. World Book Day at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School was more than a themed event—it was a joyful reminder that reading opens doors to new worlds, new ideas and new dreams. By blending books, creativity and the spirit of sport, the day inspired pupils to believe in themselves, celebrate their uniqueness and, like the heroes we learned about, dare to dream big. Inspired by their classwork on oceans, our Save Our Oceans group organised a book sale to raise funds for the Marine Conservation Society. The event raised £100, thanks to generous book donations and support from across the school community. A second group held a jewellery sale, raising £60 for Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) World Gifts, purchasing a goat, chickens and two queen bees to help families in need.
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