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Spelling gurus qualify for regionals

• 2 Weeks Ago - 2024-08-29 00:00:00

The Bloom Cluster Spelling Bee took place last Thursday at the Life Changing Christian Church (LCCC) Academy in Windhoek. The event hosted learners from grades one to three to participate for a chance to qualify for the regional competitions that will take place later this year.
The spelling bee was organised by Mariona Heita from LCCC Academy.
The participating schools are all from the Bloom Cluster, a group of schools that works closely together when it comes to resource-sharing, ideas, assessments and inter-school participation, according to Heita.
Taking place from 07:30 until 14:00, LCCC Academy, Auas Primary School, Moses van der Byl Primary School, Eros Primary School, Gammams Primary School, Zanele Mbeki Private School, Baumgaartebsbrunn Primary School and Dagbreek School each sent up to three learners for each of the three grades participating.
The winners from each grade were chosen after a rigorous trial of spelling against well-prepared opponents to eke out a win. The winners are Fillemon Ndjimba (6) from grade one, Rauna Kangandjera (8) for grade two and Lucia Haimbodi (9) for grade three. All of these learners came from Zanele Mbeki Primary School and gave their school the opportunity for a clean sweep of the competition.
These three learners will advance to the Khomas regional spelling bee, which will take place later this year. The date for this competition has yet to be communicated.
About 70 learners participated in the competition. Like for most spelling bees, each participant was given a list of possible words to prepare beforehand. They did not know which of these were going to be asked at the competition.
According to Heita, spelling bees are very helpful for young learners. “[Spelling bees] foster healthy competition and inspire learners to do their best. They also help learners to improve their vocabulary and learn new words.”
She believes that more spelling bees should be held all over the country.