The recent Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS), which surveyed over 320 000 respondents, concluded that South Africa’s reading score has remained unimproved since 2011 and was ranked last out of 50 countries globally. Mia Andrew (12) and Zara-Leigh Oliphant (12), from Rondebosch, Cape Town, troubled by these statistics were inspired to focus on improving literacy as part of their Social Entrepreneurial Project at Micklefield Primary School. “Part of Micklefield’s ethos is to develop
In a world increasingly fractured and fractious it may seem that there is a shortage of good news to celebrate. There is not. I use the word ‘celebrate’ deliberately because it gives us the opportunity to recognize that when we as individuals or organisations take the leap to make a difference in whatever way we can. It is in fact a bold and courageous step. Far easier to sit back and let the events around
