This week, we were delighted to welcome children’s author Luke Temple into school for a fantastic day celebrating books, storytelling and reading.
Luke captivated pupils from the moment he began speaking. His sessions were interactive, funny and full of energy, keeping children engaged and entertained throughout. Through humour, storytelling and audience participation, he inspired pupils to think creatively and discover the enjoyment that can be found in reading and writing.
Many children were excited to purchase copies of Luke’s books, and they were thrilled to have them personally signed by the author. This made the experience even more memorable and provided pupils with a special keepsake to encourage their reading at home.
Author visits play a vital role in helping children develop a lifelong love of reading. Meeting a real author brings books to life, allowing children to see the creativity, imagination and hard work involved in creating a story. These experiences can inspire even reluctant readers to pick up a book, explore new genres and develop confidence in their own writing.
We would like to thank Luke Temple for such an enjoyable and inspiring visit. The excitement generated throughout the school was wonderful to see, and we hope the experience will encourage many of our pupils to continue their reading journey and discover the joy that books can bring. 📚✨

“I liked how he explained the books to us and showed us how the illustrator drew the new covers” Mohammed Zayd

“I liked how Luke chose people to act out a chapter from the book.” Aamenah D

“I like his books and he was quite entertaining” Mahir

“I like how he showed the cover of his new book” Inaaya

“I like how he has a wild imagination.” Arfiyaz