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Students and staff enjoy amazing World Book Day

The Editor

Mar 12, 2024 — 2 min read

By Evie, 12, and Amelie, 12, Jill Dando News

Enthusiastic students and staff from across The Priory Learning Trust in Somerset have been dressing as their favourite characters from literature for World Book Day.

At Priory Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, the students showcased their excellent cakes based on their favourite books in celebration of World Book Day.

The King Alfred School Academy saw students and staff engage in the fun learning opportunities by wearing a variety of costumes.

Students and staff at Castle Batch Primary School Academy did a Little Miss and Mr World Book Day theme for World Book Day.

At St Anne’s Church Academy in Weston-super-Mare students and staff were a variety of costumes and enjoyed many fun learning experiences.

And at the Busy Bees at St Anne’s Church Academy there were colourful butterfly costumes and more.

TPLT schools are Worle Community School Academy, Priory Community School Academy, The King Alfred School Academy, St Anne’s Church Academy, Castle Batch School Academy, Pawlett Primary School Academy, West Huntspill Community Primary, East Huntspill Community Primary and Berrow Primary Church Academy.

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