RCOF REFLECTIONS

On September 29, RCOF, in partnership with two local literacy non-profit organisations, Bahamas Literacy Association and Brighter Bahamas Foundation, provided an exclusive screening of the movie Akeelah and The Bee for the children of The Children’s Emergency Hostel (which is a government hostel for orphaned youth). During this event, RCOF will also aid in labelling 10,000 books which will be distributed throughout the island. 

In recognition of World Clean Up Day and International Coastal CleanUp Day, RCOF held a cleanup of the Adelaide Beach and community in partnership with corporate and civic partners including Barefoot Wines, the Interact Club of The Lyford Cay International School, Rotary Club of Southeast Nassau, Bahamas Waste and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated in a community-wide effort to preserve and protect our environment and local beaches. 

See photos from the Beach Clean Up here.
 

In recognition of Basic Education & Literacy Month each Wednesday in September, RCOF embarked on a reading initiative aimed at igniting a passion for literacy among public school students through engaging and interactive storytelling sessions. RCOF members visited Palmdale Primary School, Adelaide Primary School and The Bahamas Association for The Physically Disabled and read age-appropriate books, fostering a love for reading. RCOF members also judged a literacy board contest at one of the schools. Each session was designed to be fun and inclusive, often featuring themed activities that encourage participation and creativity. 

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During our first general meeting we heard from our Past President Tammi Watson, learned more about Rotary and shared our “why”.

At our second meeting, we invited the Director of Education who spoke on the topic “Transforming the Bahamian Education System: Strategies for Improving Academic Outcomes”. The conversation surrounding literacy was enlightening and encouraging for members and guests.

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