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The UNESCO-initiated World Book Day celebration is held annually on 23 April, William Shakespeare’s date of birth. However, as 23 April 2005 falls on a Saturday, it is suggested that WCED schools celebrate World Book Day on Friday 22 April 2005. |
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The theme for the day, READING IS FOREVER, reflects the importance of reading skills in life-long learning, cognitive development and psychological well-being and schools are therefore encouraged to acknowledge the value of reading by participating enthusiastically in reading-based activities on World Book Day. |
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Attached is a list of suggestions compiled by the staff of EDULIS (WCED Education Library and Information Service) for school-based activities to mark World Book Day in a rewarding and an enjoyable way. |
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Schools may obtain a colourful poster depicting the spirit of World Book Day from one of the following: |
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Resource centre librarians at EMDCs (see paragraph 5 for contact persons) |
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Curriculum Advisers: School Libraries at EMDCs Metropole North (Jenny Caroto, tel. 021 938 3018) and Metropole East (Khosi Mabandla, tel. 021 900 7014) |
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The Educational Media Technology Adviser at EMDC Metropole Central (Peter Visagie, tel. 021 659 4300) |
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Schools may contact one of the following persons to request block loans of books for use on World Book Day well before the time:
Amor du Toit EDULIS Library, Bellville 021 957 9618
Ntombi Mngxuma EMDC Metropole South: Brian O’Connell
Resource Centre, Mitchells Plain 021 370 2084
Ina Heiberg EMDC West Coast/Winelands
Resource Centre, Paarl 021 860 1229
Sam Webber EMDC South Cape/Karoo
Resource Centre, George 044 803 8328
Ingrid Murray EMDC Breede River/Overberg
Resource Centre, Worcester 023 348 4657
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Use should also be made of the books supplied to Foundation Phase and Intermediate Phase classrooms in terms of the 100+ Books Project. |
SIGNED: M.J. CHILES
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2005:03:22
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