King George VI Public School, part of the Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB), is proud to announce it has been selected as one of only 30 schools across Canada—and one of just 11 in Ontario—to receive the prestigious Indigo Love of Reading Literacy Fund Grant. This highly competitive grant, backed by the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation, will provide the school with $20,000 over three years to enhance its library collection and inspire a lifelong love of reading among students.
Since 2004, the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation has been dedicated to putting books into the hands of children in high-needs communities across Canada. With the support of Indigo and its customers, the Foundation has committed over $36 million to more than 3,600 schools, positively impacting over 1 million young readers. King George VI’s selection places it among a select group of schools recognized for their commitment to literacy and community enrichment.
“We are absolutely thrilled and incredibly grateful to receive this $20,000 Indigo Love of Reading Grant!” said Principal Danielle Maryschak, King George VI Public School. “This generous funding will be a game-changer for our school library, allowing us to acquire a diverse collection of new books and resources that will undoubtedly ignite a passion for reading in our students. We believe that a strong library is the heart of a thriving school, and this grant will empower us to provide our students with the tools and inspiration they need to become lifelong learners and readers. The students and staff are very excited to rebuild our library collection to reflect diverse titles, expand our non-fiction books, and add more high-interest fiction selections.”
King George is one of only two schools outside of the Greater Toronto Area to receive this grant this year in Ontario.
The school community extends its thanks to Mrs. Emily Dixon and Mrs. Heather Josling for their invaluable letters of support during the application process, as well as to the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation for its generous investment in the future of King George VI students.
This exciting three-year partnership between King George VI Public School and the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation promises lasting positive impacts, enhancing literacy experiences and educational opportunities for all students.
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For reference information contact:
Caress Lee
Public Relations Officer
caress.lee@lkdsb.net
(519) 336-1500 Ext 31262