AVBOB and Oxford University Press donated thousands of books to primary schools in South Africa
AVBOB in partnership with Oxford University Press Southern Africa marked their second year of the Road to Literacy trolley library campaign. The aim of the campaign was to instill a culture of reading and contribute to improving numeracy skills of primary school...Beyond ABC – achieving true literacy with dictionaries
2023 has seen the launch of year two of AVBOB’s Road to Literacy campaign, in partnership with Oxford University Press South Africa. The campaign aims to contribute to improving literacy (reading) skills in children across the country by awarding underprivileged...Preparing your pre-schooler for reading
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...Five fascinating truths about dragon boat racing
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...Paddle to Read: a tribute to Madiba
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...Animals: a new tool for fighting illiteracy?
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...Igniting imagination: Reading & writing as pleasure & play
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...Conference encourages imagination to improve literacy and learning
The 9th Pan-African Literacy for All and 10th Reading Association of South Africa (RASA) National Literacy Conference, sponsored by Oxford University Press, will be held at the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town between the 2nd and the 5th September. Hosting some of the...
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