Celebrating Roald Dahl Day

Pupils at Derby Grammar Primary School have spent ‘Roald Dahl Day’ celebrating one of the world’s most celebrated writers of children’s books.

Pupils from Reception to Year 6 came together for a special reading lesson in their Houses, with each teacher sharing an extract from their favourite book.

From George’s Marvellous Medicine and Matilda to The Twits and Boy, children were treated to a morning of zany characters and fanciful made-up worlds.

Mrs Genders, Academic Lead at Derby Grammar School, said: “Introducing children to books is one of the most rewarding things we, as parents and teachers, can do.  Reading is the basis on which literacy skills are developed and at Derby Grammar School, reading is at the centre of our curriculum.

“Roald Dahl’s work has captivated children’s minds for generations and being a firm favourite of pupils and adults alike, we have all had a fantastic day!”

The culmination of the day at Derby Grammar School was a pupil vote on their favourite book extract and we’re excited to announce George’s Marvellous Medicine was the winner!

Find out more about Derby Grammar School at their upcoming Open Morning on Saturday 30^tH September, 10am – 1.30pm: https://www.derbygrammar.org/admissions/open-days-and-events