Mzansi Spelling Bee entries open
Application forms are available on request. Closing date for entry is May 31.
ENTRIES for the 2017 Mzansi Spelling Bee are open. The organisers are looking for children between the ages of nine and 17, currently in grade 4 to 11, in private, public or home schools, said Nomsa Mqhitsane, PR and marketing officer for the competition.
Now in its sixth year, the Mzansi Spelling Bee challenge was created to enhance and encourage young South Africans to work within their communities to cultivate a culture of reading and spelling.
The winner of the 2017 Mzansi Spelling Bee will represent South Africa at the 2018 Africa Spelling Bee and walk away with over R10 000 in gifts and prizes.
Endorsed by the Department of Basic Education, the programme has been developed to speak to children by combining learning and playing.
The organisers will be going around to school’s countrywide, encouraging spellers to take part in this year’s challenge.
One Word, a coming-of-age theatre production on the spelling bee, and movie screenings in local community halls and schools will be used to inspire and motivate spellers to take up the challenge to be Mzansi’s next top speller.
Application forms are available on request. Closing date for entry is May 31.
For more information on the Mzansi Spelling Bee, their schedule and clubs, like them on Facebook Mzansi Spelling Bee, follow them on Twitter @Mzansi_S_Bee or contact them at info@mzansispeelingbee.co.za/ or on 076 250 4524.
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