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[Competition] Seattle Coffee Launches help2read Coffee Sleeves

4 July, 2017

We have some exciting news to share! Seattle Coffee has just released five limited edition coffee sleeves in support of help2read. Each of the five coffee sleeves features the artwork of a learner enrolled in our reading programmes at schools across the Western Cape.

Learners were invited to design their very own coffee sleeve based on why they love reading. Five designs were selected from all of the wonderful artwork submitted. Be sure to visit your local Seattle Coffee store to see the final results.

The help2read coffee sleeves are available at the following Seattle Coffee stores across Cape Town.

Cavendish Square
Constantia Village
Tyger Valley
Towers
Loop Street
Strand Street
Regent Rd

Century City
Penlyn
Kenilworth
Masakhane
Doncaster
Pinehurst
Paarl

Winch
Montague Gardens
Airport City
Oakdale
Tokai
Gilpet
Hout Bay

Meet the learners behind the coffee sleeve designs

Ammaarah of Portia Primary School

“Reading makes me feel special”

When I was introduced to Ammaarah, she was extremely shy. I was excited to watch her develop an enthusiasm towards reading. During the year that I assisted her, Ammaarah did a lot of exploring, playing and learning. Her vocabulary started to expand, as well as her ability to retain information.

Ammaarah loves to draw, and we included art as much as we could in her reading sessions. The results were pretty amazing. Ammaarah has benefitted from the help2read programme and still holds my “Most Improved Second Grader Award”. She holds a very special place in my heart.

– Ayesha September, Volunteer Reading Helper

Chelsea of Groote Schuur Primary School

“Reading makes me clever”

Chelsea joined the help2read programme in January 2016. She is a friendly young lady with outstanding manners, always willing to lend a helping hand to her teachers and peers. She always tries her best in everything she does. Chelsea always has a smile on her face and her positive attitude is admirable. Since Chelsea has joined the programme, I have seen an improvement in her attitude towards reading.

– Ms van Veuren, teacher at Groote Schuur Primary School

Jared of St Annes Primary School

“Reading makes me feel super!”

Jared struggled a great deal with reading, spelling and sentence construction. He lacked confidence and refused to participate in any class activities that required him to read.

After two years of being assisted by the help2read volunteers, Jared had really developed and was eager to participate. His attitudes towards his schoolwork also changed and he became more positive and a lot more confident.

– Mrs Fisher, Principal

Charl of Sullivan School

“Reading makes me proud of myself”

Charl started the reading programme in February 2014 and was a Grade 3 learner. In the beginning, Charl’s reading was weak and very slow. He was unable to recognise sight words and his fluency required a lot of attention. Even though he struggled to read, he was very eager to learn and always looked forward to his sessions.

In 2015, Charl’s teacher told me that he had improved tremendously in his reading and had gained so much confidence. He started reading independently and with confidence, and graduated from the program at the end of 2015. It’s been a pleasure assisting him with his reading and having him on the program. I am very proud of this young boy.

– Badroenessa Thebus, Volunteer Reading Helper

Asenathi of Boston Primary

“Reading makes me learn and happy”

Asenathi is a keen learner and loved his reading sessions in 2015 when he was in Grade 3. He enjoyed reading ‘On the moon’, ‘A Journey’, and ‘Lula and Lebo’ with both English and isiXhosa text. His handwriting is beautiful and he was the ‘Most improved learner’ in his class at the end of the year. He also loved playing games and drawing.

– Wiebke Lusted, Volunteer Reading Helper

Competition

In celebration of the launch of the help2read coffee sleeves, we are giving away a Seattle Coffee voucher for four beverages to one lucky winner. To enter, share a picture of your help2read Seattle Coffee sleeve to our Facebook Page, www.facebook.com/help2read. Each coffee sleeve design counts as one entry. Competition closes on 17 July 2017. Coffee sleeves are limited, so don’t delay!