The Bellevue Chopin Primary School on Friday ended Literacy Week with an exhibition and rally held under the theme ‘Literacy-The Gateway to Success.’
Principal Ericson Bertrand said, during the week of activities, the school focused on improving the listening skills of students. He said teachers also concentrated on developing reading and writing skills.
Students also participated in a Spelling Bee competition, in collaboration with the Pichelin Primary School, and a Reading Day.
District Education Officer (South) Ferne Brumant said Literacy Week activities were also held in several other schools in the Southern District to promote interest in reading and writing among students.
Brumant told the closing ceremony at Bellevue Chopin that the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development hoped to create critical thinkers and independent citizens through the development of literacy skills.
“So far our district focus has been on literacy for the reason that we need to create a society of independent thinkers. We have done our bit in our district by making sure that when our children leave a grade they are able to function at that grade level,” Brumant said.
Assistant Chief Education Officer Dr. Jeffrey Blaize encouraged students to read extensively to increase their chances of success in life.
“Read every day. When you go home, find a book and read. You will reap the benefits of your hard work in the future,” Blaize said.
Congratulations! Keep on reading and writing and your future will be bright.
Well done. Let’s keep on doing what it takes for the young ones to have a better tomorrow.
Reading is the building block to a bright academic future.
Dr Blaize is from this same small community.