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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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World Book Day celebrations reflect 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 the WCED 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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In depicting the spirit of World Book Day we encourage all schools to visit or contact one of the following persons to request a block loan of books for use on World Book Day:
| Susan Hanekom | EDULIS Library, Middestad Mall, Bellville | tel. 021 957 9617 |
| Cheryl Joseph | Metro East Resource Centre/EDULIS Branch Library,
Kuils River | tel. 021900 5111 |
| Ntombi Mngxuma | Metro South: Brian O’Connell Resource Centre,
Mitchell's Plain | tel. 021 370 2084 |
| Ina Heiberg | West Coast Resource Centre, Paarl | tel. 021 860 1229 |
| Sam Webber | Eden & Karoo Resource Centre, George | tel. 044 803 8328 |
| Janine Ontong | Cape Winelands Resource Centre, Worcester | tel. 023 348 4657 |
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SIGNED: MJ CHILES
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2008:04:18
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