Book whizz competition attracts young minds
An exciting book whizz competition attracted plenty of eager youth from 11 schools in Rand West City to promote the culture of reading.
Learners from various schools in Rand West City recently went head-to-head to try and outsmart one another during an exciting book whizz competition hosted by the Randfontein Community Library.
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According to Rand West City Libraries programme librarian Thandeka Legae, the event attracted plenty of eager youth to promote the culture of reading.
This competition allowed participants to showcase their talent, build confidence and develop the skills in communicating effectively.
It also offered an opportunity for local authors to market themselves and their books as well as celebrate reading and writing. The learners were also given two books written by our local authors titled Deserted Citizens of the West by Phyllis Malope Mondlane and I am that girl by Nthabiseng Lennon.
“They also had to do impromptu reading where they were given a paragraph to read on the spot. We also had a spelling bee where learners were given certain words to spell,” said Thandeka, who added they also took part in an interesting debate, to say the least.
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The 11 schools that participated in the competition were Glenharvie Combined School, Hoërskool Riebeeckrand, Kgothalang Secondary School, Randfontein Secondary School, Randfontein High School, Zuurbekom Intermediate School, Westonaria High School, Phahama Senior Secondary School, Simunye High School, AB Phokompe Senior Secondary School and Ithuteng Secondary School.
