Bridge Foundation Newsletter READ FOR THE RECORD DAY, NEWSLETTER, 2016 | Page 4

READ FOR THE RECORD DAY, 2016 MAYARO READ TO RISE
SPONSORED BY BG TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO NOW SHELL | Issue 5
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Bridge Foundation 6 th Year in joining
Trinidad and Tobago schools to RFRD
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shared on Tally Sheets for 2016
WITH RFRD
Dexter Alleyne representing
both TT Pro League and
Trinidad and Tobago Police
Service expressed their support for literacy
by sharing literacy gifts with Mayaro R.C. School
including Nelson Street Boys' R.C. School and
Chinapoo Government Primary School.
Each year schools submit Tally Sheets to Bridge Foundation listing how many students
participated in RFRD and also submit a phrase or sentence to describe their experiences on
this special reading celebration. Here are a few Read for the Record comments from
participating schools:
Bishop Anstey Junior School- “It was hilarious. I like how the city
became a forest. That was a smart dog to make up that whole
story.”
Barataria Anglican Primary: - We did active listening and
“ it was very interesting and enjoyable.”
Dunross Preparatory School - The book was ”really funny” and “ the
dog needs to tell the truth.”
San Fernando T.M. L. School- “Students were excited, they
answered questions and showed good listening skills. They
loved the story.”
Holy Faith St. Monica’s – “The Read for the Record Day was
tremendous.”
READ FOR THE RECORD PARTICIPATION
94 schools
11,094 students
50% reported
St. Andrews Private School – “ Students wanted to know how they
can contribute at secondary school when they leave St.
Andrews.”
St. Augustine South Government Primary School - “The Story of
Anansi and the the Turtle taught me to be kind to my
friends. “ O! Anansi was greedy.”