Pupils at Springfield Primary School had an extra special treat on World Book Day when MC Grammar visited to exclusively perform his new song.
The YouTube sensation – also known as Jacob Mitchell – performed ‘Reading is Amazing’ to pupils at the Kempston school on Thursday (3 March). In his honour, children and staff dressed up as rappers and learned the lyrics to the new track.
Pupils and teachers at the primary school, which is part of the Chiltern Learning Trust, have worked closely with Jacob since January 2020.
He has visited the school on a regular basis to help drive rapid improvement in reading and English across the school.
His extensive links to the school are what encouraged his exclusive World Book Day performance at Springfield.
MC Grammar explained to the children during his performance that reading just one book can change your life.
He went on to explain how a video of him rapping the well-known children’s book ‘The Gruffalo’ to his daughter went viral and kick-started his career.
Claire Andrews, headteacher of Springfield Primary, said: “On the 25th anniversary of World Book Day the Springfield Crew were delighted to join MC Grammar’s crew to share our school-wide passion for reading.
“MC Grammar is a fundamental part of the teaching and learning here at Springfield. He is an inspirational, award-winning, internationally recognised educator for all the children and staff at our school.
Together we work towards a common goal to strengthen our passion for reading and stories, ‘Reading is Amazing’.”
