Reading Rocks: Evolutionary promotes literacy in Rainbow Schools

Close to 1,000 students from Rainbow Schools will attend the Reading Rocks concert at Confederation Secondary School this Friday, April 18th, 2008 at 12:30 pm.

The award-winning Evolutionary Band will perform for Grade 3 to 8 students from Redwood Acres Public School, Pinecrest Public School, Valley View Public School and C.R. Judd Public School who reached their monthly reading goals.

Students will be joined by Greater Sudbury Councillors Ron Dupuis and Joscelyne Landry-Altmann who will lend their support to literacy.

"Promoting reading among children has become a tradition for Confederation Secondary School," says Principal Mike Mirka. "Our entire community benefits when children improve their literacy skills, the very foundation for learning."

Participating schools have implemented a number of strategies to encourage reading among their students including book clubs, daily silent reading programs, night time reading at home, book bags, guest readers in schools, reading buddies, and independent reading incentives.

Each school has developed an individual plan to promote reading that involves students, parents/guardians and community members. School Councils have provided invaluable support for the program since its inception, ensuring ongoing success.

"Evolutionary and crew look forward to performing for the students from our area elementary schools," says Music Director Norm McIntosh. "We welcome the opportunity to salute their success in reading, a wonderful accomplishment. Reading Rocks!"

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Media Contact:

Norm McIntosh, Music Director, Confederation Secondary School,
Rainbow District School Board, 705-897-4985.