BOOK REVIEW: Opening up on past experiences makes for compelling reading: But this must be their final time together. Another woman recalls the man who answered an advert as a housemaster for a school in Grahamstown. He drove there from Pretoria and charmed everyone he met, ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Meet Mo Mothebe, the QwaQwa comedian handpicked by Trevor Noah: Thankfully, after beginning his comedy career in 2013, Mo won a Standard Bank Ovation Award at The National Arts … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: BOOK REVIEW: Opening up on past experiences makes for compelling reading
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Reading the travel book one page at a time – Tree lined lane – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Reading the travel book one page at a time - Tree lined lane: The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page - St AugustineVery true words indeed. But I also believe that while travelling you need to go off the beaten track every now and then as well otherwise you will just keep seeing what everybody else sees. There really isn't anything wrong with that, it's just nice to see a little more sometimes as … [Read more...] about Reading the travel book one page at a time – Tree lined lane – Featured Blog
Reading & Libraries in an Internet World
Elizabeth Muller, a retired librarian extols the virtues of reading. While Reading attaches meaning to words, Children can discover what interests them, explore far away places, improve confidence and ambition through reading in a library. Mrs Elizabeth Muller was the head of the Uitenhage Town library until 2009. She was responsible for most of the education programs during the school holidays. And she was also selected to represent Nelson Mandela Bay at a conference for Librarians worldwide … [Read more...] about Reading & Libraries in an Internet World
Goldwater Prep and Little Explorers hold Book Drive
During the month of May, Goldwater Preparatory School and Little Explorers Preschool held a Book Drive to collect books for their newly opened school library. On 27 May 2016 they had a Book Character Dress-Up Day to celebrate. Great fun was had by learners and teachers alike. Over 100 children’s books were collected. “Our learners thoroughly enjoy coming to the library, listening to stories and choosing books to take home. We are passionate about instilling a love of books and the joy of reading … [Read more...] about Goldwater Prep and Little Explorers hold Book Drive
Making a Difference one book at a time
Making a real difference is the heart and soul of Varsity College Port Elizabeth's community engagement initiatives. And it is because of this heart and soul that the campus raised R70 000 to purchase a mobile library unit for Adolph Schauder Primary School. The mobile library which contains 500 books, 40 Inch LED TV, DVD Player and 25 DVD's was handed over to the school on Friday, November 13th. The Masixhasane Literacy Project is Varsity College's 2015 National Corporate Social Initiative … [Read more...] about Making a Difference one book at a time
Parents pledge to read with their children
This Saturday, January 31, the Nal’ibali reading-for-enjoyment campaign called on all parents and caregivers at the Kwanobuhle Shopping Center to add reading and storytelling with their children to their New Year’s resolutions. Encouraging them on their literacy journeys, the campaign provided both adults and children with special commitment pledges to sign at a pop-up stand it held at the center on the day. “Far too many children lack informal and regular encounters with stories and … [Read more...] about Parents pledge to read with their children
Reading is a Life Skill
While other academic skills may overlap one subject or another, reading is unique since it spans every subject and gives your child more control of the learning process. This is a reminder to parents of just how important reading will be to your child's academic future. Becoming more proficient in reading helps your child process new information more easily and opens the mind to new ideas. Developing strong reading habits now will build better vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and writing skills … [Read more...] about Reading is a Life Skill
