Greenside Primary was delighted to celebrate World Book Day 2026 with a rich programme of events designed to inspire a love of reading across the school.

Our day began with a vibrant costume parade, followed by a whole‑school assembly featuring a choir performance of “Naughty” from Matilda.  In the morning, teachers swapped around classes, each bringing a wrapped, brand‑new book to read and then add to the class library. Each class also enjoyed a dedicated library session, giving the children the opportunity to explore the wide range of books available.

In the afternoon, Year 5 and Year 6 buddied up with our youngest pupils in Nursery, Reception and Year 1 to share a range of picture books. Families were also welcomed into school to take part in the Great Greenside Book Quiz, which encouraged collaborative reading knowledge and friendly competition.

Well done to all of the children for taking part in such a fun and enjoyable day! As always, we encourage all children to continue to read regularly at home, exploring new authors, genres and stories that spark their imagination.

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” — Dr. Seuss