Annual Spelling Bee - pupils from ten West Norfolk schools challenged to showcase their skills
30 primary school children took part in the event from Clenchwarton, Walpole Cross Keys, West Lynn, Gaywood, Snettisham, and Heacham Junior, alongside Terrington St John, Tilney St Lawrence, Walpole Highway, and West Walton from the Windmill Federation.
Words successfully tackled by this year’s competitors included ‘accommodate’, ‘government’, ‘sincerely’, and ‘quadrilateral’.
The winner was Olivia from Clenchwarton, who correctly spelled ‘accomplishment’ to win a Kindle Fire tablet.
Emma Hunt, Executive Headteacher at the Windmill Federation, says, “The Spelling Bee is a particularly valuable event, as it helps pupils develop a deeper understanding of the English language, while expanding their vocabulary
“Beyond learning to spell words correctly, participation encourages planning, preparation, perseverance, and effective study habits, all of which contribute to pupils’ overall academic development.”
Ben and Mason who took part
It was the fourth time the Spelling Bee had taken place, this time at Heacham Junior.
Everyone participating receiving a certificate and chocolate.
All images Ian Burt