School Reading Programme
Raising funds for
27,500 books
At the core of the FLF, is our School Reading Programme. We have set an ambitious target of acquiring 27,500 books for the programme, to directly benefit the learners of under-resourced schools in the Franschhoek Valley. By reaching this goal, we hope to meet the South African school library standard of 10 books per learner at each of the four schools we support!
To date we have bought just over 7 000 books, a fair achievement. However, libraries are living entities in continual need of renewal, to keep up to date with the kind of new knowledge and broadly relevant content that keep minds engaged and children aware of opportunities for broader fulfilment throughout life.
WHAT WE DO
- We support and train library facilitators to ensure that school library is fully operational and a visit to the library becomes embedded in the timetable and weekly routine for each learner.
- We have a dedicated, experienced librarian to oversee the training requirements for each facilitator. Thank you Margie Cunnama!
- We assist with book donation drives for the library and student prize-giving.
- We host the annual Phendulani Literary Quiz for Grades 6 and 7.
- We provide reading and library activities for each term, tailored to the school and learner interest.
- We arrange for author visits and educational talks at the schools.
EASY WAYS TO DONATE
- When purchasing your tickets for FLF 2025, please consider adding an amount to be donated to our outreach programme;
- Click HERE to donate via Backabuddy;
- Visit the Town Hall during the festival and purchase a book that will go directly into one of the school libraries or
- Scan the QR code at the various venues at the festival to make a donation.
More about the
Franschhoek School Reading Programme
The School Reading Programme was set up to create a positive and lasting impact on the reading culture of the broader Franschhoek community.
Among its aims are to:
- Encourage learners to use the libraries and make it a part of their school experience.
- Engage children in activities promoting a love of words, stories and books.
- Give young readers the opportunity to experience the joy of reading and nurture their creativity and imagination.
- Foster the transfer of library and reading skills among educators and library facilitators.
- Raise awareness of outreach programme and of the funding required for the continual improvement of the four school libraries it supports.
- Above all else, encourage a love of reading and the enjoyment of literature.
Currently, four schools are enrolled in the programme, which we hope to extend to others when funding allows.
- Dalubuhle Primary (770 learners)
- Groendal Primary (970 learners)
- Wemmershoek Primary (453 learners)
- Wes-Eind Primary (551 learners)