Duke of Kent School celebrated its annual World Book Day with a fantastic day of costumes and creativity, as staff and pupils dressed as their favourite literary characters to celebrate a shared love of reading.

The day began with the traditional costume parade, with Senior School pupils forming a magical tunnel for Pre-Prep and Prep pupils to walk through. There were many imaginative outfits, from Harry Potter characters and Ratatouille chefs to colourful crayons. Staff also embraced the spirit of the day with themed costumes, including the Science department as characters from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the PA department as Rainbow Fairies, and the PE department as characters from The Magic Faraway Tree, complete with an impressive tree created by Mr Stuart. It was also wonderful to welcome parents to watch the parade for the first time.

Assembly took the form of a lively Only Connect-style quiz hosted by “Oberon, King of the Fairies” (Mr Southee), where staff and pupils tested their knowledge of children’s books. Peregrine House took the win.

Throughout the day, pupils enjoyed a range of activities, including creating “books in a jar,” reading stories to younger pupils, recording podcasts about the value of reading, and designing promotional materials for their favourite books. The school was full of excitement and creativity, making it a memorable celebration of books and storytelling.