World Book Day 2026

We are really enjoying World Book Day today and seeing the wonderful costumes being worn by some of our students and staff as well as hearing all about their favourite stories and characters.

At HAOC we understand the huge importance of literacy and reading, and it is very gratifying to discover that quite a few other people seem to agree with us!

A fantastic group of guests have recorded short video messages especially for our students, sharing the books that shaped them and why reading matters. These include voices that both staff and students will recognise, from Sanjeev Bhaskar and Dr Adam Kay to Max Balegde, as well as familiar names to us all such as Rob Rinder and Jodie Whittaker.

This is a wonderful reminder that reading opens doors, and that people from all walks of life credit books with shaping who they became.

For a reading list of all the books mentioned in the above video please click here.

Thank you for your continued support in keeping literacy and reading at the heart of our academy.