TO: | CHIEF DIRECTORS, DIRECTORS (HEAD OFFICE AND EMDCs), HEADS OF SUBDIRECTORATES, SENIOR CIRCUIT MANAGERS, CIRCUIT MANAGERS, CURRICULUM ADVISERS, SLES STAFF, HEADS OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND CHAIRPERSONS OF SCHOOL GOVERNING BODIES |
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The UNESCO-initiated World Book Day celebration is held annually on 23 April, William Shakespeare's date of birth.
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This year's theme for the day is READING IS THE KEY, reflecting the importance of reading for life-long learning, cognitive development and psychological well-being. Schools are 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 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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The Curriculum Adviser: School Libraries at EMDC: Metropole North, Jenny Caroto, tel. 021 938 3018
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The Educational Media Technology Adviser at EMDC: Metropole Central, Peter Visagie, tel. 021 659 4300
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The Projects Co-ordinator at the Centre for the Book, 62 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town, Mark Espin, tel. 021 423 2669.
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Schools may contact one of the following persons to request, well before the time, block loans of books for use on World Book Day:
Amor du Toit
EDULIS Library, Bellville
tel. 021 957 9618
Cheryl Joseph
EMDC: Metropole East Resource Centre /
EDULIS branch library, Kuils River
tel. 021 900 5111
Ntombi Mngxuma
EMDC: Metropole South: Brian O'Connell
Resource Centre, Mitchell's Plain
tel. 021 370 2084
Ina Heiberg
EMDC: West Coast & Winelands Resource
Centre, Paarl
tel. 021 860 1229
Sam Webber
EMDC: South Cape & Karoo Resource
Centre, George
tel. 044 803 8328
Janine Ontong
EMDC: Breede River & Overberg Resource
Centre, Worcester
tel. 023 348 4657
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Use should also be made of the books supplied to Foundation Phase and Intermediate Phase classrooms through the 100+ Books Project.
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SIGNED: M.J. CHILES
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2007:03:30
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