As part of World Book Day 2026, our students have dived into a large array of activities and events to broaden their knowledge and creativity. From expert tips by teachers to the launch of our brand-new online library, the students have been immersed in new and fun initiatives that hope to ignite a lifelong love for reading.
The Lower School kicked off the week with an exciting assembly on Wednesday, which saw them focus on the importance of reading, with hints and tips from Second Year students Hugh and Usman on when and what types of books to read. Head Librarian, Mrs Chevalier, also spoke to the students about the many ways they can make time for reading in their busy lives, and how it can help carve out some calm time.
Officially launched to students on World Book Day was the new Trinity eLibrary ‘Sora’ which will allow students to have wider access to books through an app, accessible at school and at home. As well as a large selection of eBooks, students can also access audiobooks and an impressive selection of eMagazines with all BBC Magazines, National Geographic, The Week, sports, and more, available. This resource complements our well-stocked physical library, giving students more opportunities to read, while opening a whole new dimension with genres and formats. Students should chat to the library team for more information on how to dive into Sora.
This week has also seen the launch of the Excelsior Awards, a new book awards at Trinity, where students read and rate various graphic novels and manga. An already popular genre with our students, the awards look to highlight these books, bring a wider variety into the library and get more students to give them a try. Third Year student Oliver will assist in facilitating the graphic novels and manga, with a dedicated slot every Wednesday in March as part of the library’s ‘Wellbeing Wednesday’ initiative.
Lastly, as World Book Day coincides with the National Year of Reading, it is now more important than ever for children and young people to find enjoyment in reading. A national statistic shows that one in 10 children and young people do not have a book of their own. We actively encourage new students to discover the library and this year, 88% of First Years and 86% of the Junior Year borrowed a book within their first month. Loyalty card schemes, monthly leaderboards, as well as English lessons in the library and various events with authors (like the rceent workshop with award winning British author Jeffrey Boakye) all help to ignite a lifelong love for reading.
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