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Sikhululekile Reading Development and Life Skills
Established in 2012, Sikhululekile Reading Development and Life Skills emerged from a vision to bridge the educational divide between township schools and those in more affluent areas. Our mission is to empower young learners through literacy, creating opportunities that transform lives through the power of reading and writing.
Our Impact
Based in the Philippi community of Cape Town, we work tirelessly to develop strong reading cultures among primary school learners. Our programs focus on grades 3, 4, and 5, helping students improve their proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English. Through our dedicated after-school programs, we've seen remarkable improvements in academic performance and student confidence.
Our success stories speak volumes:
- 90% of our Grade 4 learners can read fluently without assistance
- 100% of our Grade 5 learners have achieved reading fluency
- Multiple students have advanced to become reading assistants themselves
- Our programs have helped students achieve significant improvements in English FAL, with many scoring between 80-95
Core Reading Development
Our foundational reading program employs innovative methods to engage young minds:
- Interactive literacy board games
- Word Bank activities
- Comprehensive reading comprehension sessions
- Regular progress monitoring through baseline testing
- Personalized attention in small group settings
Amabali Story Champs
Our flagship program, Amabali Story Champs, represents the pinnacle of our creative initiatives. This innovative program:
- Empowers young writers to become published authors
- Guides students through the complete writing and publishing process
- Has produced over ten published stories by young authors
- Conducts TED-talk-style school library tours
- Has donated 400 books to local schools
- Directly impacted 200 learners and reached over 3,000 indirectly
Our Approach
We believe in creating an engaging and supportive learning environment where:
- Students develop a genuine curiosity for knowledge
- Reading becomes an exciting daily activity
- Learning is interactive and fun
- Each child's progress is carefully monitored and supported
- Creative expression is encouraged and celebrated
Our Impact in Numbers
Since our inception, we have:
- Maintained a consistent program with 30 dedicated learners
- Achieved significant improvements in reading fluency across all grades
- Helped multiple students qualify for scholarship opportunities
- Created sustainable reading cultures in local schools
- Established partnerships with various educational institutions
Looking Forward
As we continue to grow, our vision remains clear: to inspire a lasting culture of reading and learning in our communities. We're committed to:
- Expanding our reach to more schools in the Philippi area
- Developing more young authors through our Amabali Story Champs program
- Creating additional educational resources
- Building stronger partnerships with local schools and institutions
- Continuing to bridge the educational gap in our community
Join us in our mission to transform lives through literacy, one reader at a time.
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