By Maureen Dugan | Executive Director
Reading is a priority for us at Arlington Academy of Hope (AAH). In October, our primary school in Uganda wrapped up its 10th annual reading challenge with a reading carnival. This Year’s theme was "Wild about Reading”, and included lessons on animals and habitat around the globe. Math exercises were included too. During the event, all seven grades presented poems, songs and skits about the "Wild about Reading” theme. We invited representatives from the government and local schools to come to the reading carnival, so they could appreciate our emphasis on reading.
Over several months, a total of 71,987 books were read! One girl, Felistus, read 608 books and broke the standing record of 600 books which was set in 2012! The 2nd place reader, Sebastian, read 562 books and the 3rd place reader read 560 books. Teachers quizzed the students to ensure they understood what they had read. The guest of honor was the editor of a national children's magazine called "Toto". She was very excited when she saw first grade children reading fluently. She randomly asked some to read aloud, and they all read with ease. Their enhanced reading skills makes the students proud, and many help their siblings at home to learn to read. One student, Mary, is even teaching her mom and grandmother to read!
We thank our teachers, who put in lots of extra time over the last few months to help our enthusiastic readers.
Congratulations to the winners and for breaking the record!
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