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Literacy Personal Statement

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I have been passionate about literacy from a young age through books, music and writing competitions. To me, literacy has the capability to empower individuals as being involved in literacy leaders allows younger pupils to understand literacy. Through my own research, I discovered that 99% of people living in the United Kingdom are literate, meaning that a small but significant 67800 UK citizens are illiterate. By assisting a small group of pupils in LGS with this through mentoring, it would help to enhance their self-esteem. Moreover, being a literacy leader means that you can nurture a culture of lifelong learning, as you are able to instil in others the curiosity and enthusiasm that drive continuous intellectual development. Because of this,
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