Goldilocks and the Three Bears enjoyed the spring sunshine when Heacham Junior and Snettisham Primary celebrated this year’s World Book Day.

Pupils of all ages arrived at school on Thursday 6 March dressed as their favourite storybook characters, while staff also joined in the fancy-dress fun.

“At Snettisham and Heacham Junior, children were invited to come to school in character from their favourite stories,” said Louise Jackson, Executive Headteacher across the schools, which are both part of the West Norfolk Academies Trust.

“Staff were also keen to come as key characters for the quality books we teach in school. At Snettisham our Early Years Foundation Stage teachers came as the three bears, and one pupil came as Goldilocks.”

Family members and friends also participated in the World Book Day celebrations, which involved a range of book-themed activities.

“Families were invited into school at the end of the day to share books with their children,” continued Mrs Jackson. “As it was a beautiful spring day, the children and parents enjoyed reading books with special nooks and dens created in the garden.

“In addition to this, families were also invited to work with the children to create book character vegetables. We saw some fabulous and creative potatoes, cauliflower, and broccoli.”

Other WNAT members enjoying World Book Day included Heacham Infant, Gaywood Primary, Smithdon High School in Hunstanton, and Springwood High School in King’s Lynn, while the Trust also held a Primary Literary Event at the Lynn Corn Exchange.

“The day built on our values to support a pleasure-for-reading culture in our schools, and the recent enrichment work at West Norfolk Academies Trust around the recent Literary Event,” added Mrs Jackson.