Young readers to benefit from Reading College

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“On day twenty, I hope each student feels confident as a reader and writer,” adds Sue Carmichael, Mentor Teacher and Program Coordinator. “To see the students develop a love for reading and writing will be truly amazing. My wish is for their school career to go full steam ahead and that many opportunities are open to them after they complete high school.”

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“I Hope that this month of learning, practice and fun experiences carries them forward right through to their high school years and that they may become actual Red Deer College students later in life. I hope they continue to be lifelong learners,” exclaims Sharon Ferguson, Mentor Teacher.

Reading College is a project of the Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools and would not be possible without financial support from many community partners including from the Central Alberta Optimist Clubs and Tim Hortons through their Smile Cookie Campaign.

“We believe Reading College is one of the best projects our club has undertaken in the City of Red Deer,” says Glenn Turple, a charter member of the Central Alberta Optimist Clubs. “It really does a lot of great things for kids who really need the help.”

“The Foundation is doing such important work in our community that’s benefitting so many children,” notes Tanya Doucette, Tim Hortons Restaurant Owner in Red Deer. “Reading College is an amazing opportunity for children at a pivotal moment in their educational careers where they are transitioning from learning to read as a skill to using that skill to enhance all of their future learning.”

Officials with The Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools say a graduation is planned for the students July 30.