WATCH: Children think broader and deeper with reading

Sharon Mastara (40) a library information science graduate responsible for the Hawk Academy’s library spoke more about the importance of reading.

November 30, 2020

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Hawk Academy’s library where reading is encouraged.

We read every day whether we are aware of it or not.

Sharon Mastara (40), a library information science graduate responsible for the Hawk Academy’s library, spoke more about the importance of reading.

Sharon Mastara (40) a library information science graduate responsible for the Hawk Academy’s library using the Dewey Decimal System to arrange the school library.

Lucrecia Moyo at Hawk Academy library reading The Little Mermaid.

“It stimulates the mind of a child. It also encourages them to think broader and deeper. It helps children gain knowledge which is important for their success academically, socially and in other aspects of their life.”

Sharon emphasised the importance of access to books to assist children academically.

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“The library and the classroom work hand-in-hand to assist the learner. Things like reading gaps can be easily identified in the library, then I can help.

“Reading can be fun with programmes like readathons. It is rewarding to see a child who struggled to read get to a point of developing a real relationship with books.”