ONE FOR THE BOOKS: MILTON KEYNES HOUSEBUILDER JUDGES COSTUME COMPETITION AT LOCAL SCHOOL

Milton Keynes developer Barratt and David Wilson Homes oversaw a truly novel costume competition at St Mary’s Wavendon C of E Primary School to celebrate World Book Day (Thursday 2nd March 2023).

Characters from all corners of fiction were in attendance as Sales Advisers Lucy and Matt from Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ Eagles’ Rest development arrived to judge the best costume.

Lucy and Matt picked two winners, Lucia (age 5) from Key Stage One who was dressed as ‘the girl with the spotted handkerchief’ from The Baddies by Julia Donaldson, and Sophia (age 10) from Key Stage Two who was dressed as ‘Mary Seacole’, who both were awarded National Book Token vouchers.

World Book Day is celebrated to inspire reading among children. Its mission is to promote reading for pleasure and education, offering every child and young person the opportunity to have a book of their own.

The global event aims to promote reading and sharing of stories among children of all ages.

Nikki Mills, Assistant Headteacher at St Mary’s Wavendon C of E Primary School, said: “It was fantastic to see our students enthusiastic about World Book Day. At St. Mary’s Wavendon C of E Primary School, we work hard to foster a love of reading and a reading for pleasure culture.

“Children and staff alike participated in the fun and spent the day discussing and sharing books in the fantastic and creative costumes they had dressed up in. We had all sorts of book characters from Peter Pan to Alice in Wonderland, Miss Trunchbull to Funny Bones!”

Jason Hearn, Sales Director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes South Midlands, said: “As a leading developer, it is really important that we support the community in the areas in which we build.
“World Book Day is an amazing opportunity to teach children about the joys of reading, which we are thrilled to be a part of. St Mary’s Wavendon C of E Primary School work hard to support its pupils in and out of the education environment, and we are more than happy to support them how we can.”

Milton Keynes house hunters can find a range of three and four bedroom properties across Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ Eagles’ Rest development, where parents can find peace of mind with excellent schools just a short distance from the development.

To find out more about Barratt Homes at Eagles’ Rest and David Wilson Homes at Eagles’ Rest, visit the websites.

Alternatively, please call the Barratt Homes sales team on 033 3355 8510 or the David Wilson Homes sales team on 033 3355 8486.