Potter Mania Sweeps Steyning Primary School

Local pupils were left spellbound after their school was transformed into a whimsical wizarding world in celebration of Harry Potter Night – a national event that honours the fiction book.

On Thursday, 1st February, Steyning Primary School in West Sussex hosted the magical evening which included potion and wand making, broomstick training, storytelling, a Platform 9¾ photo booth and Harry Potter themed games.

All those that attended were encouraged to dress up as their favourite character for the enchanting night which was organised by the school’s pupil librarians and Library Manager Leia Sands who said: 'The event has been a fantastic way to engage our children with reading and a love of books.

“The entire evening has been a great success and what really struck me was the joint passion the pupils and adults shared for the series of books – it’s rare you get that with a fictional novel.

“The night would not have been possible without the help of my pupil librarians, who have spent weeks planning, or the students from The Weald in Billingshurst who volunteered their time as part of their Sports Leadership Course.'

Pupils, who ranged from age six to 11 years, were also treated to Harry Potter inspired food and drink including jelly beans and home-made butterbeer (non-alocholic) which was kindly donated by Steyning Co-op.

Steyning Primary School teaches Reception age children through to year six.

For more information please visit: www.steyningprimary.org.uk/