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Invitation to a Literacy Day Discussion in Cape Town.

 

Please join us in a Conversation on Literacy, Lexiles and a Love of Reading in South Africa’s Children

Literacy remains arguably the single biggest challenge in the education of
South Africa’s children.
Join us in a conversation with reading experts and innovative teachers to find out more about how we can all help develop a love of reading in our family, community or home.

 

Format:Buffet Breakfast followed by Panel Discussion with Audience Q&A
Venue:Claremont Public Library
Date:Friday September 7th, 2018
Time:08h30 Breakfast and Networking
 10h30 Tea / Coffee Close
 
Dee Cawcutt
Principal of Wynberg Girls’ Junior School, Chair of help2read, Award winner for Racial Integration 2004.
Renee Lighton
Educational consultant, author, speaker, qualified life coach and Trained Demartini Method Facilitator.
Dorothy Dyer
Former high school English teacher. Passion for reading was the impetus for the establishment of FunDza Literacy Trust.

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