KNYSNA NEWS - Knysna Municipal Library Services presented a number of programmes throughout the year. These included, reading, spelling bees, debates and book reviews. To celebrate the achievements and hard work of the participants a grand prize giving ceremony was held on Saturday, 15 September at the Hornlee Civic Centre.

Learners from 19 Greater Knysna and Plettenberg Bay schools participated in these outreach programmes. Over 100 deserving participants received an award.

During the award ceremony Mayoral Committee Member and Chairperson for Community Services, Councillor Monwabisi Salaze said he was excited to receive the invitation to share in the celebration of these young boys and girls who have made both their parents and schools proud. “They have demonstrated the will to win and determination to achieve their goals.”

Salaze expressed his gratitude to the Library Services for encouraging a culture of reading in children. “I am proud of the wonderful programmes and initiatives that the municipal Library Services have implemented under the leadership of Mr Xola Frans.

“It takes one child, one word and one book to make a difference. Today, I encourage all children; parents and teachers to commit to promoting a culture of Reading, to improve literacy in our country. Let us all be Inspired to be part of this Reading culture, Salaze concluded.”

Summary of overall school winners for 2018: 

Mayoral Committee Member and Chairperson for Community Services, Councillor Monwabisi Salaze and Manager Library Services: Xola Frans at the Prize Giving Ceremony on Saturday, 15 September in the Hornlee Civic Centre.

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