Family Literacy Day

Bishop's Falls Correctional Centre

The inmates at Bishop's Falls Correctional Centre participated in a number of activities in recognition of "Family Literacy Day 2003". A poster was designed by inmates registered in the school program. The poster promoted family literacy and was displayed in the main lobby of the correctional centre.

Graphic: a photograph of 3 people holding a sign

In addition, each inmate was given the opportunity to send a story book home to a child. Some of the books were donated by the Salvation Army while others were purchased. Books were also placed in the visiting area so a child visiting would have the opportunity to read a book. The inmates also made baby board books and alphabet books in the school to distribute among children.

On "Family Literacy Day", January 27, 2003 several inmates participated in a scrabble competition and a game of Balderdash. prizes, such as t-shirts provided by "Family Literacy Day" sponsors were awarded to inmates. All inmates who participated in the scrabble competition were presented with a certificate of achievement for their efforts. Pencils, bookmarks, and magnets were also distributed to all inmates.

Graphic: a photograph of 3 people holding a sign in front of a desk

Participation was great for the event and it was indeed a tremendous success!

Family Literacy Day in Cartwright

Graphic: a small section of the map of Newfoundland On January 27, 2003, the Family Resource Centre, Community Youth Network, and the Eagle River Literacy Council provided a fun filled day with the pre-kindergarten class through to grade 6 to celebrate the national annual Family Literacy Day!

All activities were held in the public library, which is housed in the local school. Children were greeted at the door and given a free bookmark for them to keep and take home. The children were then paired with a reading buddy and or the next 20 minutes, sat and enjoyed having a book read to them. A reading tent was set up and two local residents provided fun interactive reading for the children. Kids between pre-kindergarten and grade 3, were provided with materials to make their own book and kids in grades 4-6 were asked to write their own funny stories.

At the end of the activities prized were drawn and more gifts were given away!
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