GALLERY: Penryn learners’ theme for World Book Day makes a difference for underprivileged schools
The learners of Penryn Preparatory School celebrated World Book Day last Thursday.
Pupils dressed up in their favourite literary characters from novels, and comic books.
The theme of the day was, “I am the Lorax, I speak for the trees. I will save the Earth”.
Roneque Janse van Rensburg, from Penryn, told Lowvelder, “This is to teach the learners not to cut down trees, following the narration of The Lorax. All the teachers went all out in their costumes and the children loved it.”
Different activities happened in each class. Learners learned about trees and also painted and drew trees.
The celebration is used as an opportunity for learners to give to the school’s non-profit organisation, Penreach.
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Unarine Mphephu, a grade two pupil, said she loves World Book Day because, “You wear costumes with your friends and it is the funnest day at school ever!”
Adrianna Wright, also in grade two, agreed, “Because you get to donate books to other friends,”
Joäo Jardim, also a grade two learner, enjoyed the day, “Because we donate books to other kids and our teachers dress up in funny clothes.”
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“Every learner donated a book to Penreach, which will be handed to learners less fortunate than them,” said Janse van Rensburg.
