B.V.I. Tuesday, October 6 - The Ministry and Department of Education is inviting all schools and the entire Territory to celebrate Reading Is Fun Week which will be observed under the theme, “Engaging and Motivating Learners through Literacy,” from October 11 to 17.
Minister of Education and Culture the Honourable Andrew Fahie will issue a message on Sunday, October 11 to mark the start of the week. Outlining the importance of reading and inviting everyone to join in celebrating this important week, Minister Fahie said “Reading is one of the essential keys to success. I encourage everyone to start the journey of empowering yourself by reading during Reading is Fun Week.” Schools are being asked to hold a series of activities throughout the week based on the theme. Later in the month the Department of Education will host a Literacy Workshop for both primary and secondary school teachers.
The annual “Read BVI, Read Day” will be held on Wednesday, October 14 and will be observed by the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Reading Council with a Book Fair at the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The fair, which is being hosted in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Road Town and Department of Education, is being held under the theme “Reading Is a Family Affair”.
According to the organisers of the fair there will be activities, games, guest readers and storytellers amongst other surprises. Books for the whole family will be available at affordable prices.
The BVI Reading Council is asking everyone to support this initiative and to help foster the love of reading in children so as to develop lifelong readers.
The week’s observance is aimed at heightening awareness of the importance of reading and encouraging Territory-wide participation in fostering an appreciation for reading. In particular, principals and teachers are being asked to engage students and their parents in reading activities that would promote the theme and the importance of reading.
For further information, contact the Department of Education at 468-3701 extension 2151.
British Virgin Islands News