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Primary & Secondary Education News South Africa

Reading Starz Book Club hosts successful August meeting

The Reading Starz Book Club is a forum established by the Read Educational Trust for learners, parents and educators to come together, learn and experience the joy of reading. Meetings are held monthly and the most recent, took place at READ's offices in Booysens at the beginning of August.
Reading Starz Book Club hosts successful August meeting

Guest speakers included Bontle Senne and Hlengiwe Sindane, both from NPO Puku Children's Literature Foundation, and Lindiwe Mthembu, a Readathon ambassador. Topics covered included Sindane's vision for her future in radio broadcasting and a sample of a radio show that talks about READ's work and determination to promote reading.

Also on the agenda for the day was storytelling 'the longest story in the world' by Senne. Children, parents and educators all participated in the reading, poetry, public speaking and fun memory games. Learners from Nka Thuto Primary School and Motsewapele Primary School enjoyed participating in all the activities.

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