Testimonials

I wanted to express my appreciation to you … and to all of your volunteers. This is a meaningful program that makes a huge difference in children’s lives. Thank you so much for supporting the children.
Principal Joy Reiter, Lynnwood Heights
I just wanted to say what an amazing group of volunteers we have this year! They have been fantastic and the kids have loved working with them! Many thanks to you and the volunteers for all the countless hours you put in to help support the students! We really appreciate it.
Vice-Principal Vanessa Grieve, Birch Cliff Heights
The VRP program is an asset to Flemington PS. Our students look forward to reading with the volunteers on a weekly basis and it has increased their love and joy of reading. Thanks to the warm demeanor of the volunteer readers, our most reluctant readers look forward to reading on a weekly basis.
Vice-Principal Tracey Belleau, Flemington
It is an excellent program that has helped and supported our lowest grade 1 readers move forward in their literacy journey and has developed their enjoyment for reading!
Principal Gaynor Lim, Bridlewood
The Volunteer Readers that come to read with students … are fabulous! Their dedication to supporting student success, fostering a love of reading, and helping students develop stronger reading skills is much appreciated. We value their commitment and always look forward to their visits with us, because they feel like family.
Principal Sharon Lin, General Crerar
I have been very fortunate to have VRP in 3 of my schools over the past few years. I have always been very impressed with how the program runs in support of early literacy … The volunteers are reliable, well trained and most importantly, very supportive of our young readers … The positive impact that the program has had at my school(s) is very much valued by students, educators and parents.
Principal Fiona Bennett, Gosford
We have been so fortunate to have had [VRP] at our school for several years. In speaking with our students and teachers, we know that this program is a valuable support that positively impacts our students’ reading abilities, year after year. We are so thankful to have this additional support that benefits our students’ literacy development.
Principal Andrea Lang & Teacher Kathleen Reid, Donwood Park
I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for your continued support of our students this year. We are incredibly fortunate to have all the dedicated volunteer teachers at our school. We are thinking of including the VRP Graduation in our end-of-the-year assembly in June like last year. That time of the year we also have parents and other community partners at the assembly and they get to know that we have this amazing program at school. It was a huge success… Thank you again for your valuable contributions to our school.
Teacher Sunita Sachdeva. Flemington