Easter Gift of Laptop for Schools - 11 April 2001
Schoolchildren and teachers from across Berkshire joined employees from Yell - formerly the Yellow Pages Group - in Reading today for a presentation of laptop computers.Fifteen local schools* are among one hundred and seventy schools and charities nationwide that have been given laptops by Yell as part of its on-going commitment to donate computer equipment to good causes. The lucky local schools were pulled out of the ‘cyber-hat’ and invited over to the presentation.
"Many of our people have strong personal connections with local schools and so the nominations came from them," said Richard Duggleby, Head of External Relations, Yell. "I’m delighted that we can help out so many schools in areas where we have offices."
The laptops will boost access to IT equipment and will be used for various activities to improve skills, including teacher training, classroom support and computing for children with special needs.
Schools receiving laptops in Berkshire:
1. Caversham Primary School, Caversham
2. Edgbarrow School, Crowthorne
3. English Martyrs RC School, Reading
4. Garland Junior School, Burghfield Common
5. Harwell Primary School, Didcot
6. John Rankin Nursery & Infants School, Newbury
7. Kennet Valley Primary School, Calcot
8. Long Lane CP School, Tilehurst
9. Micklands Primary School, Caversham
10. Mrs Bland’s Infant School, Burghfiled Common
11. Ryeish Green School, Reading
12. Saint Mary’s and All Saints Primary School, Reading
13. St Paul’s Catholic School, Tilehurst
14. Theale Green Community School
15. Westwood Farm Junior School, Tilehurst
