World Book Day 2025 took place on Thursday 6 March 2025. This annual celebration of authors, illustrators, books and the joy of reading is one of the highlights of our year at Oriel High School. Over 70 staff dressed up in colourful and creative costumes as part of the days’ challenges for our students. World Book Day provides a fantastic opportunity to focus on reading, supporting children’s autonomy in book choice, and embedding a habit of reading that brings a wide range of benefits.