News Posts http://localhost:8888/news/ en marco@help2read.org Copyright 2012 2012-03-05T11:54:11+00:00 Quote of the Month http://localhost:8888/news/quote-of-the-month5 http://localhost:8888/news/quote-of-the-month5#When:11:54:11Z “I am honoured to be a part of this organisation and feel confident to part with the skills I have learnt and invest in a child’s life” - Newly trained volunteer

]]> General, 2012-03-05T11:54:11+00:00 Quote of the Month http://localhost:8888/news/quote-of-the-month4 http://localhost:8888/news/quote-of-the-month4#When:10:35:22Z "Terry has become a strong and independent reader. She is very eager to support and mentor other learners. Thank you for the outstanding work done!”  -Teacher, Gardern Village Primary

]]> General, 2012-01-12T10:35:22+00:00 Reading Adventures Outreach http://localhost:8888/news/reading-adventures-outreach http://localhost:8888/news/reading-adventures-outreach#When:10:03:48Z Reading adventures hosted a puppetry performance at Lansdowne library  on 13 December 2011. The audience were children ages 2-10 yrs as well as parents from an informal settlement in Lansdowne. A fanstastic show, the audience commented 'it was the first time that they watched a live puppetry performance' and thanked help2read for bringing such a lovely show to them.

]]> Featured, 2012-01-12T10:03:48+00:00 Quote of the Month http://localhost:8888/news/qoute-of-the-month http://localhost:8888/news/qoute-of-the-month#When:10:01:55Z “Whaylan has improved drastically in his academic performance, attitude towards reading and others. I am really proud of the grounds he has won and the effort that Ursula has put in. It really paid off! Thanks!” - Teacher, Gardern Village Primary

]]> General, 2011-12-09T10:01:55+00:00 If it were not for you… http://localhost:8888/news/if-it-were-not-for-you http://localhost:8888/news/if-it-were-not-for-you#When:09:40:28Z help2read

If it were not for you...

 

If it were not for you...

Our Mmelis, Avelas and Nathans

What would they do?

 

Difficult and tragic life stories

Often dictate their educational destinies

 

'I was a refugee...'

'I have no mommy...'

Had no school for two years said one

Got no love, no ambition

That's no fun!

 

Few had the time to spend with me

Just needed someone, don't you see?

 

help2read gave me that time

Now my sentences have started to rhyme

 

Teacher said I'm getting there

No more do I just sit and stare

 

If it were not for you...

I would just not improve

 

Yes I do know its hard to get through

You wonder if you will ever teach me something new

 

Your stories take me far away

From all my problems and I say...

 

I can read better and know more

I am empowered and therfore...

 

I can thank you my special volunteer

I no longer have anything to fear!

 

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

 

Love

Rosmead Learners and Staff

 

]]> Featured, General, 2011-12-09T09:40:28+00:00 Quote of the Month http://localhost:8888/news/Quote-of-the-Month3 http://localhost:8888/news/Quote-of-the-Month3#When:12:33:57Z “Reading is a magic that takes me everywhere where I want to be”. Grade 3 learner at Balvenie primary

]]> General, 2011-11-16T12:33:57+00:00 JEANNIE D OF TOP BILLING & help2read http://localhost:8888/news/jeannie-d-of-top-billing-help2read http://localhost:8888/news/jeannie-d-of-top-billing-help2read#When:11:37:21Z JEANNIE D OF TOP BILLING SERVED AS HOST FOR help2read’s

BENEFIT GALA

 

LOUISE CARVER WAS THE GUEST PERFORMER WITH SPECTACULAR ENTERTAINMENT

 

THE GALA RAISED CLOSE TO R223 000 TO DATE IN SUPPORT OF CHILD LITERACY FOR WESTERN CAPE & GAUTENG CHILDREN

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Cape Town – 22 October 2011, Jeannie D of Top Billing hosted help2read’s benefit dinner at Pigalle restaurant in Green Point. The evening of glamour and giving was held in celebration of child literacy. It was a successful fundraising dinner and the night turned into an enjoyable experience for all the guests.

 

On entry, guests were provided with welcome cocktails. The classic Pigalle restaurant treated guests with the pristine service, the food was exquisite to say the least and complimentary wine was provided. Guests were encouraged to bid on an array of luxury auction packages including a stay at a luxurious Camps Bay property, a flip-around plane experience, a personal chef to cook in your home, and if that was not appeasing, guests could also bid on www.charitybuzz.com on other prizes including - lunch with John Legend in New York or a telephone chat with Kimora Lee Simmons of Style Network’s Life in the Fab lane, just to name a few.

 

The audience was entertainment by help2read learners of Isikhokelo primary who performed traditional African dance. One of the learners also delighted guests by reading from Dr. Suess, an energetic performance that brought laughter and smiles.

 

Later in the evening, Chairman & Founder Alex Moss and host Jeannie D urged guests to show their continuous support by pledging to sponsor one of the hundreds of children in the help2read programme. Close to R233 000 was raised, more than double of that which was raised in 2010. Funds will allow help2read to respond to the increasing demand for dedicated literacy support in the Western Cape and Gauteng provinces.

 

help2read currently has 677 volunteers serving 1557 children in the programme, in 106 primary schools in Cape Town and Johannesburg. help2read also hopes that the event will create more awareness about the organisation and the difference it’s making in communities. The organisation would like to thank its sponsors: British Airways, Reggie Van Lee and Haws & Inglis Civil Engineering, all our donors and other supporters, as well as all the guests who attended the event.

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]]> Featured, General, 2011-11-16T11:37:21+00:00 Quote of the Month http://localhost:8888/news/quote-of-the-month2 http://localhost:8888/news/quote-of-the-month2#When:13:46:13Z Education and literacy go and hand in hand – the more you read, the more you learn and are able to go forward and create a better experience for yourself full of choices. There is no other way to create a fulfilling, joyful life.  That is the value that help2read creates with their efforts. Louise Carver 
 

]]> Featured, General, 2011-09-13T13:46:13+00:00 OUP donates books to help2read http://localhost:8888/news/oup-donates-books-to-help2read http://localhost:8888/news/oup-donates-books-to-help2read#When:12:44:53Z Oxford University Press SA is thrilled to play a role in expanding young learner’s literacy, and wish the recipients many happy hours of reading enjoyment.

 

 

]]> Featured, Cape Town, 2011-08-31T12:44:53+00:00 Quote of the Month http://localhost:8888/news/quote-of-the-month1 http://localhost:8888/news/quote-of-the-month1#When:12:45:33Z "There has been remarkable improvement in Eugene's reading ability. He has changed from a quiet, shy introvert to a confident reader. There is also great improvement in his owrd recognition skill. Thank you help2read!" - A teaher at Heatherdale Primary

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