Miss Sophie Palmer, assistant head teacher and leader for English, said: “The main aim of World Book Day is to encourage students to explore the pleasures of books and reading. There is a growing body of evidence which illustrates the importance of reading for pleasure for both educational purposes as well as personal development. At Worthing High School, we believe that reading is absolutely fundamental to your child’s success, both in school and beyond.”
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Head teacher Pan Panayiotou. Photo by Derek Martin DM2030108a Photo: Hilsea Portsmouth
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