by PrivateLabel | Feb 11, 2021 | Covid-19, Schools
According to the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) of 2016, almost 80% of South African Grade 4 learners do not understand what they read. One cause of this is that many teachers are overwhelmed by large classes, and another is that schools lack...
by PrivateLabel | Nov 30, 2015 | Schools
Dragon boat racing is an age-old tradition, originating in China about 2000 years ago. From dragon boat festivals to modern-day competitive racing, dragon boating has become one of the fastest growing water sports in the world. Here are five fascinating truths about...
by PrivateLabel | Nov 27, 2015 | Schools
Keep the 5th of December 2015 open for a special commemorative Oxford Paddle to Read for Madiba Dragon Boat Race at the V&A Waterfront Marina, 9am-12pm. This year’s event will see educational publisher Oxford University Press Southern Africa and shareholder...
by PrivateLabel | Sep 7, 2015 | Uncategorized
Animals don’t often feature in lists of tools used to combat literacy issues, but one South African researcher has highlighted the positive impact that our furry friends can have on reading levels. Zanne van Eeden, a Masters of Education student at the University of...
by PrivateLabel | Aug 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
Teachers, children, parents, caregivers, librarians – anyone who loves stories! Join us for a free day of celebration of experiences, creativity and ideas about sparking imagination to engage in reading and writing as pleasure and play. The 9th Pan-African Literacy...