Follow the yellow brick road: Carndonagh kids mark World Book Day with Wicked theme
A memorable way to celebrate World Book Day, leaving pupils inspired to keep on reading for many years to come
Donagh National School in Carndonagh celebrated World Book Day in colourful style last week, as pupils transformed their classrooms into the magical worlds of witches, wizards and yellow brick roads.
The school community embraced a Wicked and Wizard of Oz theme, with children arriving dressed as their favourite characters from the beloved stories.
Green-faced witches, brave Dorothys, scarecrows, tin men and even a few lions could be spotted throughout the corridors as excitement built for the day’s activities.
Teachers and staff also joined the fun, helping to bring the literary celebration to life through storytelling, classroom reading and creative discussion about the books that inspired the theme.
The highlight of the celebration came at the end of the school day on Thursday, March 5, 2026, when pupils took to the stage to perform their own lively production inspired by Wicked and the Wizard of Oz.
Parents and family members gathered to watch the special performance, which featured music, costumes and plenty of confidence from the young cast.
The event highlighted the importance of reading while encouraging imagination and confidence among pupils. It was a memorable way to mark World Book Day, leaving pupils inspired to keep on reading for many years to come.