World Book Day finally celebrated in schools after snow delay

Staff from Westwood Primary School dress up for World Book Day.Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant (C) 2018)

As is customary, pupils and staff members dressed up as characters from their favourite stories for the 21st edition of World Book Day.

The annual festivities officially took place on Thursday, March 1, but widespread snowfall largely halted proceedings as hundreds of schools were closed.

Fran from Westwood Primary School dressed as Angelina Ballerina for World Book Day.Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant (C) 2018)

Nevertheless, most schools rescheduled their plans for this week, when pupils were finally able to don their costumes and compare their efforts with each other.

Westwood Primary School was among the schools to celebrate, with children arriving dressed as characters including Harry Potter, the Queen of Hearts and Fantastic Mr Fox. Members of staff rivalled the youngsters for imagination with efforts such as Cruella de Vil and The Cat in the Hat.

Anna-Belle, Lewis, Archie, Ethan, Elaina and Jason from Westwood Primary School, Lowestoft dressed up for World Book Day.Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant (C) 2018)

Elsewhere, Phoenix St Peter Academy went for a space theme and there were Darth Vaders, aliens and astronauts a plenty.

Fran from Westwood Primary School dressed as Angelina Ballerina for World Book Day.Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant (C) 2018)

Staff from Westwood Primary School dress up for World Book Day.Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant (C) 2018)

Children at Phoenix St Peter Academy in Lowestoft celebrate World Book Day. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Archant)

Children at Phoenix St Peter Academy in Lowestoft celebrate World Book Day. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Archant)

Children at Phoenix St Peter Academy in Lowestoft celebrate World Book Day. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Archant)

Children at Phoenix St Peter Academy in Lowestoft celebrate World Book Day. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Archant)

Children at Phoenix St Peter Academy in Lowestoft celebrate World Book Day. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Archant)

Children at Phoenix St Peter Academy in Lowestoft celebrate World Book Day. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Archant)

Children at Phoenix St Peter Academy in Lowestoft celebrate World Book Day. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Archant)

Dylan Smith and Seryn-Rose Smith, who went to Roman Hill Primary School dressed up as an Oompa Loompa and Little Red Riding Hood. Picture: Kayleigh Smith (Image: Archant)

Seven-year-old Rhys as Batman for World Book Day. Picture: Emma Jones (Image: Archant)

Pupils from Roman Hill Primary School celebrated World Book Day. Picture: Karrie May Batchelor (Image: Archant)

Pupils from Roman Hill Primary School celebrated World Book Day. Picture: Linzie Bessey (Image: Archant)

Pupils from Westwood Primary School celebrated World Book Day. Picture: Alison Jane (Image: Archant)

Pupils from Roman Hill Primary School celebrated World Book Day. Picture: Shenean Gleave (Image: Archant)

Shannon McWade from Roman Hill Primary School dressed as Mary Poppins. Picture: Cindy McWade (Image: Archant)

Pupils from Roman Hill Primary School celebrated World Book Day. Picture: Ellie Mae Mirgaux (Image: Archant)

Pupils from Roman Hill Primary School celebrated World Book Day. Picture: Siobhan Rush (Image: Archant)

Pupils from Roman Hill Primary School celebrated World Book Day. Picture: Ellie Mae Mirgaux (Image: Archant)

Pupils from Grove Primary School celebrated World Book Day. Picture: Amie Ogilvie (Image: Archant)

Pupils from Roman Hill Primary School celebrated World Book Day. Picture: Becky Miller (Image: Archant)