Local pupils shine in exciting spelling bee competition

From left are Grade 1 Inter-school Spelling Bee winners Jaden Lee of Westville Primary School, second place, Zubayr Sauls of Rocklands Primary School, first place, and Grayson Rhoda of Westville Primary School, third place, following the competition held at Westville Primary School Hall on Tuesday June 24.

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The excitement was palpable as pupils from four schools showcased their spelling prowess in a thrilling inter-school Spelling Bee celebrating academic achievement and a love for language.

The pupils participated in an inter-school Spelling Bee competition held at Westville Primary School Hall.

The competition brought together pupils from Hillside Primary School, Rocklands Primary School, Wavecrest Primary School and Westville Primary School, providing a platform for them to showcase their spelling abilities in a friendly and competitive environment.

Pupils from the four local schools spelling words at the Spelling bee on Wednesday June 24.

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The event was judged by Mark Klink from Read to Rise and author Paulvin Webster, who assessed the participants throughout the competition.

Organisers described the event as a success, highlighting the enthusiasm and talent displayed by the pupils. The competition not only celebrated academic achievement but also encouraged confidence, learning, and a love for language among the participants.

From left are Grade 2 Inter-school Spelling Bee winners Ilyas Hamza of Hillside Primary School, second place, Aadam Lippert of Westville Primary School, first place, and Amir Duikers of Westville Primary School, third place, following the competition held at Westville Primary School Hall on Tuesday June 24.

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The Grade 1 winners were Zubayr Sauls from Rocklands Primary School in first place, Jaden Lee from Westville Primary School in second place, and Grayson Rhoda from Westville Primary School in third place.

In Grade 2, Aadam Lippert from Westville Primary School claimed first place, followed by Ilyas Hamza from Hillside Primary School in second place and Amir Duikers from Westville Primary School in third place.

From left are Grade 3 Inter-school Spelling Bee winners Zahra Mackenzie of Westville Primary School, first place, Elsie Mutseyami of Hillside Primary School, third place, and Esothando Bara of Westville Primary School, second place, following the competition held at Westville Primary School Hall on Tuesday June 24.

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The Grade 3 category was won by Zahra Mackenzie from Westville Primary School, while Esothando Bara from Westville Primary School finished second and Elsie Mutseyami from Hillside Primary School took third place.

The Spelling Bee allowed pupils to demonstrate their excellent spelling skills while representing their schools with pride.