Rössing fosters reading culture among learners
Over the weekend, the Rössing Foundation donated 150 books to Isak Katali Combined School in Onesi circuit, Omusati Region, to promote a reading culture at the school.
This was said by Lysias Uusiku, manager for academia at the Rössing Foundation in Ondangwa.
Uusiku said the foundation has earmarked a total of 5 328 library books to be donated to various school libraries across the country.
He told the learners that the foundation wants to create a reading culture in schools across the country.
"A reading nation is an empowered nation. The brain gets stimulated, leading to new discoveries," Uusiku said.
Practice makes perfect
He said the Rössing Foundation, being a key stakeholder in education, prides itself on transforming lives through innovation in learning and the value chain.
The donated books include study books covering various subjects and topics, both fiction and non-fiction ones.
The learners beamed with joy at the sight of the books and thanked the foundation for what they termed a great initiative.
Helena Shikongo, a grade 7 learner, said the majority of learners struggle to communicate in their second language, which is English.
Shikongo said this challenge has a negative impact on their academic performance, and the books will help boost their morale to learn and master the language.
"English feels like a difficult subject. But the more we practise the better we will get at it. We are truly grateful for the donations, and we will make sure to make use of them," she said.
Diana Lucas, a grade 8 learner, also thanked the Rössing Foundation.
"We promise to make use of the materials donated for our own benefit and that of the school at large. Please continue donating to other schools as well so that you can help improve the future of a Namibian child," Shikongo said.
This was said by Lysias Uusiku, manager for academia at the Rössing Foundation in Ondangwa.
Uusiku said the foundation has earmarked a total of 5 328 library books to be donated to various school libraries across the country.
He told the learners that the foundation wants to create a reading culture in schools across the country.
"A reading nation is an empowered nation. The brain gets stimulated, leading to new discoveries," Uusiku said.
Practice makes perfect
He said the Rössing Foundation, being a key stakeholder in education, prides itself on transforming lives through innovation in learning and the value chain.
The donated books include study books covering various subjects and topics, both fiction and non-fiction ones.
The learners beamed with joy at the sight of the books and thanked the foundation for what they termed a great initiative.
Helena Shikongo, a grade 7 learner, said the majority of learners struggle to communicate in their second language, which is English.
Shikongo said this challenge has a negative impact on their academic performance, and the books will help boost their morale to learn and master the language.
"English feels like a difficult subject. But the more we practise the better we will get at it. We are truly grateful for the donations, and we will make sure to make use of them," she said.
Diana Lucas, a grade 8 learner, also thanked the Rössing Foundation.
"We promise to make use of the materials donated for our own benefit and that of the school at large. Please continue donating to other schools as well so that you can help improve the future of a Namibian child," Shikongo said.
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