MINISTER for Communications and Member for Greenway, the Hon Michelle Rowland is encouraging all local young wordsmiths to enter this year’s Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee.
The Spelling Bee is a free online competition for Australian school students in Years 3 to 8 across all states and territories.
Minister Rowland said the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee is a fun competition that can help promote an appreciation of words and language in students, as well as develop broader confidence.
“It is a great way for schools and their students to develop a passion for prose, which helps improve literacy, comprehension and critical thinking.
“I would love to see all our local schools in North West Sydney getting involved in the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee and demonstrating the talent of this region’s students,” Minister Rowland said.
Minister Rowland said schools in Greenway can register to take part in this free competition by Friday, 23 August by visiting: www.spelling-bee.com.au
The national champion in each age group will travel to Canberra to meet the Prime Minister, and also win an iPad, a HarperCollins book pack and a $1000 voucher for their school.
