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What We Know

Every year, more than 28% of students have not achieved grade level literacy by Grade 3

Saskatchewan has the 3rd lowest literacy rates in Canada

Grade 3 literacy is a critical marker; kids are 4x less likely to graduate if they haven’t achieved it

Low literacy is linked to poor health, poverty, high unemployment and crime rates

In many neighbourhoods, across Saskatchewan, up to 60% of students do not achieve the critical milestone of grade level literacy

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“I got a call from the vice principal that my daughter Tavie’s reading level was a bit behind. As a parent who actively reads with her, I had no idea she was falling behind. Without these programs, Tavie wouldn’t get this extra support. Now I can be assured that she will gain essential confidence that will help her in years to come.”

Last year, Kenso was part of full-day every day kindergarten at Mayfair school. Thanks to the extra support received, Kenso is now in an advanced reading program, which has made him more confident.

Casey has benefitted from two SPSF programs to help her further develop her reading skills. Casey worked with a tutor, a retired master teacher, through the Page Turners program and attended Camp Brain Power in the summer months two years in a row to elevate her literacy skills and her overall love of learning.

Our teachers work incredibly hard, but we need to give extra support.

Alice Kuipers

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