Sunday, August 1, 2010

Cape Town Book fair

I was bold enough to go to the workshop arranged for librarians on Friday. It was worth taking that step. The speaker was a librarian from the UK. The topic was how they went about encouraging children to read. The important aspect is that parents commented that they also renewed their interest in reading. We have the same difficulty in our situation. They overcame the difficulty by linking with corporate companies as this is of a long term benefit for them. They have reached many learners who feel positive from this drive.

Prof. G. Hart spoke about the South African situation. Her talk included situations throughout the country. This was interesting as I am only aware of my immediate surrounding ie. Cape Town.

Before I left I took time to browse through the stalls that were operative. This work-related session was stimulating because of the ideas I piked up in the seminar and I gained the interest of groups and individuals who will visit the school at a later stage.

5 comments:

  1. Way to go Denise. You are taking the bull by the horns.I am sure Prof Hart was very glad to see you.Brownie points to you girl.

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  2. You are really on to it hey? I am sure that you will bear the fruits thereof in the long run. Keep it up!

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  3. Denise I realy missed out on the bookfair this year.Every year I pay for my whole family and now thatt I had a invite I could not make it.What a sad afair|

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  4. Hi Denise. Some of our learnes love reading while others others need to be encourage all the time.For that reason it is good for the parents and teachers to be involved. Keep up the good work

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