The Ministry of Education (MoE) recently launched another library, this time in Region Eight.
A MoE release yesterday reported that on Friday, Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand inaugurated the a fully equipped library in the hinterland community of Campbelltown, Region Eight, as part of the Ministry’s Libraries in Primary Schools Initiative, aimed at fostering a culture of reading and lifelong learning in schools across the country.
The library, housed within the newly commissioned Campbelltown Primary School, is designed to serve the school’s 48 students. Its collection features a diverse range of books, including storybooks, educational materials, reference texts, and general interest reading for all ages.
In her remarks at the launch ceremony, the Minister of Education emphasised the critical role of libraries in empowering communities and building brighter futures.
“To the teachers in this school, with the guidance of HM [the Headteacher], you have done so beautifully in bringing together this library. This is the kind of space that can change your children’s lives. It’s not only the classrooms, it’s what they get from these books as well,”
According to the release, the Libraries in Primary Schools Initiative is a cornerstone of the MoE’s strategy to improve literacy rates nationwide by integrating libraries into primary schools, particularly in remote and underserved areas. The programme also includes literacy workshops, teacher training, and regular updates to library collections to ensure relevance and engagement.
Plans are underway to introduce literacy programmes, book clubs, and interactive sessions, further cementing the library’s role as a hub of knowledge and community development.
