International Literacy Day holds profound significance in our global commitment to education and knowledge dissemination, serving as a crucial reminder that literacy forms the foundation of all learning and personal development. This year’s theme, “Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era,” carries particular relevance as we navigate an increasingly interconnected world where digital literacy has become essential for full participation in modern society. The theme acknowledges that traditional reading and writing skills must now evolve to encompass digital competencies, creating new pathways for learning and expression that can reach learners across diverse backgrounds and circumstances.

Our Early Years students of Kollur and NNK branch joyfully celebrated this momentous day, embracing the spirit of this year’s International Literacy Day theme with enthusiasm and creativity. The celebration was thoughtfully designed to align with the digital era focus while maintaining the fundamental joy of reading and storytelling that forms the cornerstone of early literacy development. The day was filled with engaging activities specifically crafted to nurture a love for reading, storytelling, and imagination among our young learners, creating lasting memories that would inspire their continued literary journey.

The highlight of the celebration was a vibrant Character Parade for Nursery to PP2 students, where children came dressed as their favorite storybook or literary characters, proudly sharing each character’s name and the story it belongs to. This delightful event transformed our school into a living storybook, with beloved characters from classic tales and contemporary stories walking side by side. Parents joined in the fun by helping their little ones pick and dress up as cherished characters, creating a wonderful opportunity for family bonding while reinforcing the connection between home and school in supporting literacy development.

The integration of digital media played a pivotal role in enhancing the learning experience, perfectly embodying this year’s International Literacy Day theme. Students explored stories, rhymes, and phonics sessions through interactive digital platforms, creating a seamless blend of tradition with technology that opened new dimensions of learning. These digital tools provided immersive experiences that made abstract concepts more tangible and engaging, allowing children to interact with letters, sounds, and stories in dynamic ways that complement traditional teaching methods while preparing them for the digital literacy skills they will need throughout their educational journey.

The Character Parade truly captured the magic of stories as our little ones walked together in celebration, creating a powerful testament to creativity, imagination, and the pure joy of reading. This collective celebration demonstrated how literacy transcends individual achievement to become a shared community experience that builds connections, sparks conversations, and creates lasting bonds through the universal language of storytelling. The event successfully showcased how digital tools and traditional storytelling can work harmoniously to create rich, multifaceted learning experiences that honor both the heritage of literacy and its promising digital future.