Children at St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School enjoyed a magical day of storytelling and celebration as the school marked Winnie the Pooh Day with creative activities, workshops and a special teddy bears’ picnic on Friday 16th January.
Pupils arrived dressed as their favourite characters from A. A. Milne’s much loved stories, transforming the school into the Hundred Acre Wood. The colourful costumes helped to create a sense of excitement and set the tone for a day focused on enjoying classic children’s literature.
The school was delighted to welcome Seven Stories, the National Centre for Children’s Books, who worked with each class during the day. Through interactive sessions, children explored key themes from the Winnie the Pooh stories, including woodland nature, adventure and friendship, encouraging imagination, discussion and creativity.
Mr Hunt, Deputy Headteacher at St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School said: “It was wonderful to see the children so engaged and enthusiastic throughout the day. Events like this help bring stories to life and encourage a genuine love of reading across the whole school.”
The day ended with a joyful teddy bears’ picnic, where children brought in their own favourite teddy bears to join in the celebrations. Older pupils shared Winnie the Pooh stories with younger children, creating a warm and supportive atmosphere and strengthening links across different year groups.
Ms Young, EYFS lead, commented: “The way the older children supported the younger pupils by reading to them was really special. It reflected the themes of friendship and kindness that are so central to the Winnie the Pooh stories.”