Celebrating Literacy 2013

Rotary Club of Road Town Celebrates Literacy

As March draws to a close the Rotary Club of Road Town reflects on a month of celebrating Literacy.  Rotary International recognizes the value of literacy and has made it one of the organisation’s main areas of focus. 

The importance of a literate populace cannot be overstated. It brings with it many advantages such as improved standards of living, better health practices and lower crime rates, to name a few. It also fosters acceptance, tolerance and benevolence for better social relations.

To commemorate Literacy Month, the Rotary Club of Road Town co-sponsored well known reading specialist Vera Goodman’s visit  to the BVI where she performed  reading workshops with parents and educators.    Members of the Club also visited primary schools around the territory and read to the eager and appreciative students.     

In March the Rotary Club of Road Town salutes teachers, parents and others who make literacy a priority.  Their actions lay the foundation for an improved future for the individual and promotes a community that is educated, productive and thriving.