Pelican Light Foundation launched the second edition of their readathon programme, this time in partnership with Diepkloof Zone 5 Library on October 26.
The day featured a total of 32 learners from Thabisile Primary School who received a special library tour from the local library assistant alongside their school teachers.
According to the co-founder of Pelican Light Foundation, Daniel Boshomane, their second programme is more special with a theme focused on teaching learners about the importance of the library.
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“Today we are here to lay a foundation on the learners about the role that libraries play in communities because usually learners have the misconception that libraries are for older people. We therefore want to instil the seed that libraries are a fundamental place for learners to realise their full potential,” Boshomane said.
He added that with libraries having different sections and books, it gives learners a chance to discover their strengths and possible future careers.
“The goal is really to make sure that learners grasp as much as they can in the library because these facilities are made for them.
“Some of them it’s their first time being here and touching a book from the library and we are happy that we were able to make their dreams of being in this facility as a group come true.”
In their monthly readathon quest, Pelican Light Foundation will also be focusing on secondary school learners.
Diepkloof Zone 5 librarian, Ntebo Tuta said the programme means a lot to them as a facility since they are able to assist the learners with reading and ensuring that they are familiar with the library.
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“Such programmes are important for the learners since they open their minds to a different world of possibilities so that they can explore and view the world differently.
“There are very few learners who know what the library is and its role in the community, others only see it as a building when they are passing but we are happy to have given them an insight of what the library is about,” Tatu said.
Thabisile Primary School Grade four and six teacher, Nomkhosi Bophela expressed gratitude to all the stakeholders who were part of the programme on behalf of the school.
“We are hopeful that our learners will be able to read and comprehend when we leave this facility and that today’s visit will encourage them to come back on their own to discover a world full of possibilities,” Bophela said.
