--- title: "World Book Day 2024" url: "https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/news/2024-02-28-world-book-day-2024" school: "St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery" --- # World Book Day 2024 ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/news/wbd.jpg) 28 February 2024 World Book Day will be taking place on Thursday 7 March 2024. This is an annual celebration of authors, illustrators, books and the joy of reading! This year we invite children to dress up as their favourite character or come in their pyjamas! Challenge-Your child will be given a paper plate to make into their favourite book character. There will be prizes per year group for the best ones! We are asking for a £1 contribution for the event, monies raised will be used towards buying books for our class libraries. Look at the photos for some inspiration! Happy reading! ![Paper Plate Fantastic Mr. Fox Craft - Artsy Craftsy Mom](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQFzd4h2-7gp8Le5fh271M4Og6cTwdj6But5w&usqp=CAU)![Turtle Paper Plate Craft for Kids ⋆ Parenting Chaos](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTweMF95ha0z8ikJnBGOg7Pgy-gqY6WixC6TA&usqp=CAU) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/imagecache/100x100c/news/canvas.png)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/news/2024-02-09-newsletter-13-9th-february-2024) Previous ### [Newsletter 13 - 9th February 2024](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/news/2024-02-09-newsletter-13-9th-february-2024) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/imagecache/100x100c/news/canvas.png)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/news/2024-03-11-newsletter-14-11th-march-2024) Next ### [Newsletter 14 - 11th March 2024](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/news/2024-03-11-newsletter-14-11th-march-2024) ### Parents - [Admissions](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/parents/admissions) - [Term Dates and Holidays](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/parents/termdates) - [Uniform](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/parents/uniform) - [Clubs and Extra-Curricular](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/parents/childcare-provisions) - [Breakfast Provision](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/parents/breakfast-provision) - [School Lunch Menu](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/parents/school-lunch-menu) - [School News](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/parents/news) - [Online Safety](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/parents/internet-safety) - [Parent View](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/parents/parent-view) - [PTFA](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/parents/ptfa) - [Annual Survey Feedback](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/parents/annual-parent-survey-2025) - [Childcare Offer and Charges](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/parents/childcare-offer-and-charges) - [![Artsmark Award](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/partners/Am_Schl_Gld_RGB.jpg)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/our-awards) - [![EAL Quality Mark](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/partners/EAL_Silver.jpg)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/our-awards) - [![Halo Code](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/partners/halo_code.jpg)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/our-awards) ##### Location New Hall Lane Preston Lancashire PR1 5XB ##### Contact Us 01772 794482 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587761925215) - [X](https://x.com/mackley_ma56490) © Copyright 2018–2026 St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)