A JOHNSTONE school celebrated reading at a special event which aimed to promote literacy.

The Read Around the Campfire event took place at St Anthony’s Primary last Wednesday.

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Youngsters were able to browse book stalls, enjoy hot food from a barbecue and sing campfire songs while toasting marshmallows over fire pits.

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Samantha Bogle, acting principal teacher at St Anthony’s Primary, told The Gazette: “We shared our love of reading as a whole community around our campfires. 

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“Thank you to our Parent Council, wonderful staff, local Scouts, St Benedict’s High pupils and, of course, our wonderful families for attending.”