Cedarwood prep learners experience exciting ways to read during Read-A-Thon Week
Many ways to read for Cedarwood prep learners during Read-A-Thon Week.
Cedarwood Preparatory School surpassed all expectations with their highly successful Read-A-Thon Week from February 19 – 22, under the theme ‘Be a one in a minion reader’.
The week kicked off with an impressive dress parade of learners and staff, all dressed in minion costumes, followed by a fun bookmark-designing activity.
The excitement continued with the edutainment team, Hooked on Books, who brought the latest books to life with their interactive performances.
Parents had the opportunity to browse through an extensive collection of fiction, non-fiction and picture books, offered by Travelling Book Shop, for two days during the week.
While on day two, the school’s headmaster, Sudeshan Moodley, set up a beach-themed courtyard with sand, umbrellas, beach toys and a story-reading session.
Cedarwood Preparatory also introduced Ki Books, an online library as demonstrated by a representative from Ki Books during the week.
The week was not only for learners but also catered to the parents. The English department offered a Read For Africa (RFA) live workshop to the parents, empowering them with the knowledge to assist their children better.
Shannon Jacobs, the deputy headmistress said the presentation gave parents an insight into how teachers and the learning support work with the RFA programme in the classrooms and therapy rooms.
“Our goal was to show parents that children learn in many ways and progress through their various learning styles. We achieved our goal, and parents left the presentation empowered and knowledgeable on how best to assist their children at home. The shared teacher-parent responsibility leads to the success of our children,” said Jacobs.
Tamra Helyar a parent parents for a Grade 2 learner at the school said “Read For Africa was such a success. It was thoroughly prepared by all the teachers involved. Even if you don’t facilitate your child from a homework perspective, it is so beneficial as parents to understand how our children are being taught…”
The week culminated with a story walk, where learners enjoyed being outdoors, listening to a story, and completing activities. They received a story bag with various resources to create their very own story.
A movie and popcorn treats ended the occasion, concluding the interactive Read-A-Thon week that brought the vision of reading alive.
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