LEH Foshan’s annual World Book Week brought the magic of literature to life across the campus once again, with a packed schedule of engaging activities. Over five days, students in Prep and Secondary School alike dived into a world of books, with carefully designed activities that wove together joy, collaboration and academic growth.
Our much-anticipated costume parade was a lively highlight of the week, with students from Key Stages 1 to 3 dressing up in their favourite outfits alongside their tutor groups and classes to represent beloved characters from classic and well-loved books. From adventurous heroes to thoughtful literary figures, the parade was filled with colour and imagination, shining a light on the power of fiction and memorable characters.
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Tailored for students in Years 7 to 10, led by a professional, published manga artist, Sonia Leung, the Manga Artist Workshop gave students a unique chance to learn the fundamentals of manga art, from character design to line work and visual storytelling. Using artist Sonia Leung’s published manga adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet as a creative guide, students explored how to build vivid characters and compelling narratives purely through illustration.
Book Fair
& Buddy Reading
This year, we partnered with Oink n Oink to host a book fair with over 700 books. It proved to be a welcoming space for students throughout the week, offering a wide variety of books for all ages and interests, and allowing students to browse, discover new reads and take home their favourites.
Alongside the fair, our buddy reading programme forged meaningful cross-year connections, with Year 10 students volunteering to read to our younger students. This initiative made reading accessible and enjoyable for lower year groups, while helping older students develop confidence, empathy and a sense of responsibility.
Beyond the joyful events, our teachers also shared thoughtful perspectives on the deeper impact of reading and literature.
Head of English
& Deputy Head of Sixth Form
We hope that this event reminds students that storytelling is an enjoyable experience, but also an intellectual one. Stories throughout history have passed on information, taught morals, given a voice to the otherwise voiceless and allowed us to walk in the shoes of others. This allows us to consider the world and our place in it from an informed perspective, making us empathic, thoughtful and skillful in our understanding and use of language.
Looking through someone else's eyes is one of the most impactful benefits of reading. When students imagine the world from a character's perspective, they gain a richer understanding of people who might be different from themselves. Talking about a character's feelings and motivations also helps students better recognise and express their own emotions and understand others better. Plus, stories can gently introduce challenging topics like loss, discrimination, or courage, helping to build empathy and compassion in a safe, welcoming way.
This year’s World Book Week was a meaningful extension of classroom learning, bringing books to life for students of all ages. Centered around our library, the event offered practical opportunities for students to explore literature, connect with peers across year groups, and develop skills that go beyond textbook learning from collaboration to a deeper love of reading. As this activity comes to an end, the habits and enthusiasm for reading it fostered will continue to support our students’ academic and personal development at LEH Foshan.
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