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The UNESCO-initiated World Book Day celebration is held annually on 23 April, William Shakespeare’s birth date, which falls on a Wednesday this year. |
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The theme for the day, FRIENDS FOR LIFE, reflects the increased importance of reading skills and the need to use wide-ranging learning resource material in implementing the revised Curriculum 2005 |
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Attached is a list of suggestions compiled by the Evaluators: Curriculum Resources of EDULIS (WCED Education Library and Information Service) for school-based activities to mark World Book Day in a rewarding and enjoyable way. |
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A colourful poster depicting the spirit of World Book Day will be available for collection by schools at the following venues: Metropole Central EMDC (Mowbray); Metropole North EMDC (Parow Teachers’ Centre); West Coast/Winelands EMDC (Paarl); South Cape/Karoo EMDC (George); Oudtshoorn Teachers’ Centre; Breede River/Overberg EMDC (Worcester); Metropole South EMDC (Lentegeur); and Metropole East EMDC (Kuils River). |
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Schools are encouraged to acknowledge the value of reading by participating enthusiastically in reading-based activities on World Book Day. |
SIGNED: R.B. SWARTZ
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2003:03:27
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