Bridge Foundation Newsletter RFR NEWSLETTER,2012

18 Schools participated in the East Zone Aranguez Gov’t Primary; Arima Boy’s Gov’t Primary; Arima Girl’s Gov’t Primary; Barataria Anglican Primary; Bon Air Gov’t Primary; Curepe Educational Centre Curepe Presbyterian Primary; Dinsley Trincity Gov’t Primary; El Socorro South E.C.C.E; San Juan Girl’s Gov’t Primary; San Juan Presbyterian Primary; St. Joseph Boy’s R.C School; St. Pius Boy’s R.C. School; St. Xavier Private Primary; Tunapuna Boy’s R.C. School; U.W.I. Primary School; Valsyn E.C.C.E., Y.M.C.A. La Joya. Throughout school halls, corridors, classrooms, libraries, children, teachers, parents including Bridge Mr. Fitzroy Hoyte shares the spotlight with students of Nelson Street Boy’s R.C. School after doing an Art Workshop. Foundation Ambassadors and celebrity readers read to children and shared inspirational and motivation anecdotes with children in selected schools. (See quotes of the Day on A special welcome was also extended to Mayaro and Guayaguayare schools for their first Read for the Record participation. Total No. of students = 6357 3 Schools participated in the Central Zone Chaguanas Gov’t Primary; Chickland R.C. School; Gran Couva R.C. School Total No. of students = 389 the right.) Andy Campbell, the author also shared how he created his book, “Squirrel Coconuts” alongside, Liz Comments and Quotes of the (RFR) Day Gardner , the illustrator of the book. Liz Gardner passionately shared the importance of reading and how reading continues to help to create images in her mind for her artwork. Bridge Foundation Board member, Brenda James at Tranquillity Government Primary school reminded children that reading is an important life long McLaughlin, skill. CEO Also, Anthea of Bridge Foundation, thanked Jumpstart and everyone for their continued support in Read for the Record and hopes that funding support for books will be received next year to place more books in the hands of children for RFR 2013 and for the year-round Read to Rise program. “The school became a literacy world of storytelling, fun and adventure. This day was very important for the children.” Ms. Hill, Vice Principal of Tranquillity Gov’t Primary School “Reading fills your mind with materials of knowledge, it is thinking that makes what we read independently yours.” John Borely, Illustrator “I’ve never known any trouble that an hour of reading didn’t avoid” Dexter Alleyne, TT Pro- Leaguer Police F.C. Club “ Reading is an important life long skill.” Brenda James, UTT Librarian and Bridge Foundation Board Member “Thank you so much Bridge Foundation, I’m so excited and moved that I’m also going to read the (PanMan) book to learn more about the history of Pan. The book is so informative.” Nicola Ramsaran, Principal of The Arbor School “The more that you read, the more things you’ll know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Omar Lewis, Author “Think before you speak, read before you think, you can see the world through reading.” Wendell ManWarren, 3 Canal “Don’t let one book keep you from reading another.” Natacha Jones, Producer and Actress “Reading is to the mind as exercise is to the body.” Ingrid Jahra, CEO of Giant Screens Entertainment

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