EACH year, on the first Wednesday of February, World Read Aloud Day is celebrated internationally. It was created by a non-profit organisation, LitWorld, to bring people and communities together through the power of words. The yearly tradition captivated children at schools across Amanzimtoti.

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Among the schools that celebrated the day was Doon Heights Primary School, which made the day extra special with a school-wide reading activity. Senior learners spent time reading to and with the junior grades, creating a joyful and meaningful shared reading experience and heartwarming scenes for teachers and learners alike.

The initiative was such a success that the school has decided to make it a monthly event. The school’s Liesl Kroukamp said that, along with fostering a love for reading, the programme encourages interaction between grades and strengthens a positive whole-school ethos.

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