How Glendale High School is Inspiring Young Readers on World Read Aloud Day

Glendale High School marked World Read Aloud Day in partnership with the Nal’ibali non-profit organisation, highlighting the importance of reading as a tool for learning, imagination, and language development.

As part of the celebration, Grade 8 pupils took part in an interactive session with Nal’ibali, where they explored how reading builds vocabulary while nurturing a love for storytelling.

Carol Titus, provincial coordinator for Nal’ibali, said the organisation aims to encourage reading through everyday activities. She wants pupils to develop a desire to read and use words to educate each other.

“For the whole of February, World Read Aloud Day activities will be the focus,” she said.

On Thursday, February 5, pupils interacted with facilitators through games and activities, making learning engaging and fun, Ms Titus said.

Winnifred Mac Master-Booysen, provincial administrator for the Social Employment Fund (SEF) in partnership with Nal’ibali IDC, encouraged pupils to understand the power of words.

“Your words will get you to where you need to be and help you understand what you need to know,” she said, motivating the grade 8s in their school journey and life.

Damian Jeftha, a grade 11 pupil, said the session highlighted how books “teach us the magic of stories and allow us to imagine.”

Grade 8 pupil Junior Kobelo said, “Reading is important because it helps our vocabulary and activates our brain.” He enjoyed playing charades while learning new words.

Grade 8 pupils Nikita Davids and Tamara Porthen said they enjoyed the session and hoped for more opportunities like it in the future.

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