Friday, November 29, 2013
Saturday, November 23, 2013
400 'likes' on Facebook
Our READ to RISE Facebook page was created on 4 October 2013 and now 5 weeks later we have 400 fans!
https://www.facebook.com/readtorise
Some interesting facts about our fans:
https://www.facebook.com/readtorise
Some interesting facts about our fans:
- Our fans come from 14 different countries, including countries like Spain, India, Madagascar, Oman, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines and Denmark. The majority been from South Africa, then USA next.
- 68% of fans engaging with the page are women
- 34% of fans are 35-44 years old
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
READ to RISE visits Happy Valley Daycare in Mitchells Plain
Today, READ to RISE visited Happy Valley Daycare in Mitchells Plain.
Our readers, Roscoe and Aaron enjoyed reading to the 25 children at the school and then handing out a copy of OAKY AND THE SUN to each child.
The oldest was 5 years old.
We got a message from one of the children's mothers:
Our readers, Roscoe and Aaron enjoyed reading to the 25 children at the school and then handing out a copy of OAKY AND THE SUN to each child.
The oldest was 5 years old.
We got a message from one of the children's mothers:
" I got home this evening and I am met
with Oaky and the sun, waiting to be read. I proceed to read, I still have my
bag on my shoulder. Gosh!
This is her story, "mummy, two uncles came to my creche and read us a story and gave us the book, we All got a book to bring home. Up here said the sun, up here"
Thank you again. "
This is her story, "mummy, two uncles came to my creche and read us a story and gave us the book, we All got a book to bring home. Up here said the sun, up here"
Thank you again. "
Such a wonderful letter. It warms my heart to hear how READ to RISE is impacting the lives of children.
Post by Read to Rise.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Monday, November 18, 2013
Thank you letter from Mandalay Primary School
Dear Madam
I herewith wish to express our heartfelt thanks and
appreciation on behalf of our learners for the selfless efforts of your volunteers
in organising books for our learners.
We would like to salute Read-to-Rise for their exciting initiative to make quality books
available to young readers which in turn will encourage them to read.
This is a wonderful example of the spirit of Ubuntu- commendable!
Our learners thoroughly enjoyed reading the books. We
trust that their levels in Literacy and Numeracy will improve.
Mandalay Primary School would like to say, THANK YOU,
THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
Yours in Education.
S.E.Swarts
Principal
Sunday, November 17, 2013
READ to RISE Chairman Athol Williams interviewed on Bush Radio
READ to RISE Chairman, Athol Williams, was interviewed live on Bush Radio 89.5FM on 12 November 2013 by Busi Mtabane. They discussed our initiative READ to RISE and the book OAKY AND THE SUN.
Listen to the clip here:
http://www.readtorise.co.za/#!in-the-media/c12y1
Listen to the clip here:
http://www.readtorise.co.za/#!in-the-media/c12y1
Friday, November 8, 2013
Our Chairman, Athol Williams, honored for his contribution to Mitchells Plain
On 4 November 2013, our READ to RISE Chairman, Athol Williams, was honored for his contribution to Mitchells Plain in South Africa.
He was named as one of the local heroes at a ceremony in Lentegeur. We are very proud of Athol! You inspire us to give back and do more for those in need.
Athol (who grew up in Westridge) started Taurus School Solutions (who help improve school performance at schools in Mitchells Plain) and Doing Great Things (which is an organization to promote individuals and organisations doing great things for their communities). The READ to RISE initiative is supported by Doing Great Things and Taurus School Solutions.
He was named as one of the local heroes at a ceremony in Lentegeur. We are very proud of Athol! You inspire us to give back and do more for those in need.
Athol (who grew up in Westridge) started Taurus School Solutions (who help improve school performance at schools in Mitchells Plain) and Doing Great Things (which is an organization to promote individuals and organisations doing great things for their communities). The READ to RISE initiative is supported by Doing Great Things and Taurus School Solutions.
Visit to Beacon View Primary School... 7 November 2013
Our great volunteer readers from Taurus School Solutions, Kevin, Mike and Roscoe visited Beacon View Primary School on 7 November 2013 to distribute over 400 copies of OAKY AND THE SUN to five Grade 2 classes and five Grade 3 classes.
Mike and Kevin, who are former teachers, really are great with the young learners.
The children just loved their books! and the best thing is that they can take them home :)
I love seeing our book in the hands of smiling children :)
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Mike and Kevin, who are former teachers, really are great with the young learners.
The children just loved their books! and the best thing is that they can take them home :)
I love seeing our book in the hands of smiling children :)
Mike Kendrick talking to the learners at Beacon View Primary in Mitchells Plain
Learners at Beacon View Primary School reading OAKY AND THE SUN.
Kevin discussing the book with the learners.
Kevin showing the learners a real sapling and acorn.
Learners hugging their very own OAKY AND THE SUN book.
Kevin and Mike reading OAKY AND THE SUN to the learners at Beacon View Primary.
Photo: M. Kendrick
Happy learners with their new book.
Photo: M. Kendrick
Photo: M. Kendrick
Hugging their new book!
Photo: M. Kendrick
Visit to Mandalay Primary School... 6 November 2013
Our wonderful volunteer readers, Rene and Mike, visited Mandalay Primary School on Wednesday 6 November 2013 to distribute 324 copies of OAKY AND THE SUN to the Grade 2 and 3 learners. There were four Grade 2 classes and four Grade 3 classes.
Thank you Mike and Rene for making a difference in these children's lives! Hopefully we have inspired them to read.
This is what Mike shared with us, "One teacher told me that this is only time in her class that they have all had copies of the same book..".
So heartbreaking to hear this....... but hopefully this will be a day that the children will not forget and that they will be inspired to read and rise! :)
Thank you Mike and Rene for making a difference in these children's lives! Hopefully we have inspired them to read.
This is what Mike shared with us, "One teacher told me that this is only time in her class that they have all had copies of the same book..".
So heartbreaking to hear this....... but hopefully this will be a day that the children will not forget and that they will be inspired to read and rise! :)
Learners at Mandalay Primary reading OAKY AND THE SUN
Learners writing their names in the very own OAKY AND THE SUN book to take home.
Volunteer readers, Mike and Rene, reading OAKY AND THE SUN to the learners at Mandalay Primary School
Smiles!
Photo: M. Kendrick
Photo: M. Kendrick
Photo: M. Kendrick
Photo: M. Kendrick
Rene reading with the learners
Photo: M. Kendrick
Visit to Harvester Primary School's Grade 3 classes... 5 November 2013
Our volunteer readers, Michelle and Sharon visited Harvester Primary School on Tuesday 5 November 2013 to hand out 140 books and read with the learners. The ladies did a fantastic job with the children - thank you!
Michelle used to teach at the school, so was extra special for her to go back and see the school.
Jerome Cupido, generously sponsored the copies of OAKY AND THE SUN for the three Grade 3 classes. He is an ex-learner from the school and his mom used to be a teacher there. Thank you Jerome! The learners thank you!
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Michelle used to teach at the school, so was extra special for her to go back and see the school.
Jerome Cupido, generously sponsored the copies of OAKY AND THE SUN for the three Grade 3 classes. He is an ex-learner from the school and his mom used to be a teacher there. Thank you Jerome! The learners thank you!
Grade 3 learners at Harvester Primary showing their appreciation to Jerome Cupido for sponsoring the books
Showing the learners a real sapling and acorn
Sharon explaining the parts of a tree
Sharon explains how an acorn grows to become a big oak tree
Sharon reading OAKY AND THE SUN
Michelle discussing OAKY AND THE SUN
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