Yes, some people will call it a book or source of knowledge, but it is more than that, it is where Medical doctors, Engineers, Journalists ,Teachers, Psychologists,…etc have fetched the knowledge; some will not even fear to say that it’s the creator of all incredible people mentioned above.

A book plays a crucial role in any person’s life, more importantly in academicians’ life. It is the only best friend due to its power to inspire them to achieve the great things in their life and overcome their failures. They learn a lot of things from it. A Book is the best companion as it provides them knowledge unconditionally without anything in return. Some people say that a book can help when there is one to help , the book is always there for you in any circumstances especially in explaining; why not describing the concept.

Everything educators can do to create relationship between reading or writing and children is so important for their future development. However, that cannot be achieved without the support of parents and other stakeholders in this critical culture of reading and writing . Parents are special partners in this, if they can read for their children, they are not just helping them to develop reading comprehension, they are also nurturing a deep love of reading.

As much as we talk about the great power of a book, students from early age are the ones to be supported a lot, due to the power of book in making them to understand the drawings and explanations of a teachers from the chalkboard. Not only for students but also teachers need to reference their teaching contents for the students to do extra research since  a teacher is not only the source of knowledge as we are Competence Based Curriculum since 2015.

Having understood that a book is the backbone of education in all levels especially in basic education, from 5^th April 2022, Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB) has started to distribute more books in all Primary and secondary schools. REB is distributing 187 718 copies of books countrywide.

Some teachers have appreciated the initiative of distributing more books in schools, Girasano Ernest, a teacher at EP Kamembe Adventiste in Rusizi District says : “We have received books that guide the teachers as they prepare the lessons, and that’s the role of teachers to prepare and teach, on the other hand, students will also get an opportunity to play their role of reading their books.” He said

Father, Ombeni Jean Nepomuscene, Head Teacher at GS St Taul Tyazo in Nyamasheke District says : “Yes, our kids are going to read, and our library is going to get students, we all understand that knowledge is in the book, if you touch on it you are touching on the wisdom.” He said

The appreciation of Father Ombeni and Teacher Girasano is not different from the views of Rutaganzwa François, Dean of studies at GS Nyarubuye in Karongi district; “ I really appreciate REB for having made this!, teachers and students do fetch knowledge , and do research in the book.” He added

Through Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Resources Department, Rwanda Basic Education Board will continue to provide more resources in schools which is even one of its core mandates.

A book is the source of knowledge

Father Ombeni Jean Nepomuscene, Head Teacher at GS St Paul Tyzao in Nyamasheke District

Teacher, Girasano Ernest at EP Kamembe Adventiste in Rusizi District

Rutaganzwa François, Dean of Studies at GS Nyarubuye in Karongi Distict

REB is distributing 187 718 copies of books in all primary and secondary schools.

Rwanda Basic Education Board will continue to provide more resources in all schools.