THE National Literacy Department, in collaboration with the Department of Education, Georgetown, hosted a Literacy Village, on Friday, along Main Street, Georgetown.
The avenue was a rainbow of colours as schools displayed their creative and innovative best practices in the literacy department. Some of the activities included interactive games and puppet shows which incorporated elements of literacy.

Delivering brief remarks during the opening ceremony, Principal Education Officer, Mr. Emmanuel Bridgewater stated that literacy was the foundation for education. He noted that the Ministry of Education had been working assiduously to improve the literacy level of learners across the country.

One such initiative, he explained, was the Literacy and Robotics programme which was being rolled out.
Providing an overview of the Literacy Village, the Regional Literacy Coordinator for Georgetown, Ms. Tracy Ally, explained that the purpose of the activity was to raise literacy awareness. She told the audience that literacy was not just a skill but a dynamic tool which helps people to adapt to the ever-evolving world.
She further encouraged parents and teachers to provide the necessary support to ensure their children develop literacy skills.