--- title: A Super SpellRead Success Story! description: Efficient reading and writing skills are about more than just grades. Our mission is to enable our students to pursue their passions, like filling their Girl Guide sash. 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Efficient reading and writing skills are about more than just grades. Our mission is to enable our students to pursue their passions, like filling their Girl Guide sash. Read more about Rachel's journey with Halifax Learning. [Britt P. Curran](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/blog/author/britt-p-curran) Mar 28, 2018 --- ## ![halifax learning reading program tutor tutoring read write spell learn literacy education evidence-based](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/hs-fs/hubfs/josh-applegate-149607-unsplash.jpg?width=640&name=josh-applegate-149607-unsplash.jpg "halifax learning reading program tutor tutoring read write spell learn literacy education evidence-based") Efficient reading and writing skills are about more than just grade. Our mission to unlock the learning potential of our students to allow them to pursue their passion, like Girl Guide badges.  Read below to learn more about Rachel's journey to a full Girl Guide sash with Halifax Learning.  When Rachel began at [SpellRead](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/theprogram) last July, reading and writing were not among her preferred past times. Like many students who walk through our doors, she struggled to find joy in a world of books or writing by hand. If this sounds familiar, don't wait, [contact us](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/contactus) today for a **free** in-depth literacy skills assessment.  There is no obligation to enroll and within one hour you'll have a better understanding of how your child processes and understands text.  We'll also send you a digital copy of the assessment report! Recently, however, a certain spark has been lit and Rachel's developed a newfound self-assurance! Her [SpellRead](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/theprogram) instructors and her mom, Terri-Lynn, have all noticed a change in Rachel's energy and dedication to reading and writing—especially when it comes to earning Girl Guide badges. "The other day, Rachel gathered the pages to do the write-ups on approximately six badges and took them to EXCEL, an after school program," says Terri-Lynn. "It was such a surprise to see her sitting alone working on her write-ups, and she was so happy to read each one to me." Rachel's homeroom and resource teachers at school have also noticed a difference! ![Rachel reading!](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/hs-fs/file-563451991-jpg/images/rachel.jpg?width=248&name=rachel.jpg)"They are seeing changes in her as well and the said that the knowledge she's gaining at [SpellRead](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/theprogram) has proven to be very useful," says Terri-Lynn. "They've noticed an increase in her confidence." 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