Literacy Fair Slated for 29 November 2008

This date was chosen to capitalize on the annual recognition of "Reading Week" locally. The event, which is slated to be held at the John Gray High School Assembly Hall, is aimed at promoting literacy as a core value in every family in the Cayman Islands. Specific programs throughout the day will be geared towards helping parents to understand that the home is the child's first school, the parent the child's first teacher and that reading is the child's first subject - a very important and key initiative. The day will provide an opportunity for parents and children to learn and read together, while allowing for the sponsoring Partners to show their support of this avenue of outreach and supply to the need for such an event in the community. The event is FREE to the Public & includes a fun-filled and exciting activity schedule, sure to keep both parents and children entertained: Parental workshop conducted by dynamic & motivational keynote speakers to offer tips for assisting in student life Storytelling area for kids with group reading, drama performances, puppet show and much more. Musical Entertainment Informational Booths where the sponsor Partners & Sylvan Learning Centre will display their literacy outreach services and projects Educational Gaming area: Scrabble, grab bag, Hang-man, Crossword Puzzles Poetry corner and several displays of student writings Fundraising area will include refreshments, books & tickets for a Grand Prize Raffle Come out & enjoy an interactive and informative day geared towards learning fun! Listen out for our announcements being made in the local media. Contact Director Casandra or Project Leaders Meylys and Vanessa to volunteer or for further information.