03 Aug Join the Third Annual Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee – Register Your Kids Now!

Calling all parents and carers! Your kids can showcase their word skills in the prestigious Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee, a national competition for students in Years 3-8. Organized by News Corp Australia’s kidsnews.com.au, this online event has seen over 80,000 students participate in the past two years, with a whopping 60,000-word wizards competing in 2022 alone.

Last year’s winners were rewarded with a special trip to Canberra to meet Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. This year’s champions will also get to visit the nation’s capital, tour Parliament House, and receive an iPad, a $250 HarperCollins book pack, and a $1000 voucher for their school to buy books, technology, and equipment.

Kidsnews.com.au, which provides age-appropriate news content, aims to help students succeed by offering a safe digital environment for learning. The master word list might include challenging words, but it’s a fun and engaging way for kids to improve their English language skills for life.

The Spelling Bee has three competition levels (Green: Years 3-4; Orange: Years 5-6; Red: Years 7-8), with students receiving 30 randomly generated words from their level’s word list. They have 25 seconds to type each answer, and the students with the most correct answers in the fastest time advance to the finals.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity! Registrations open from Monday, July 24 to Friday, August 18, at spelling-bee.com.au. State and territory finals will be held from August 28 to September 1, and the national finals will be conducted online on September 6 to 7. The national winners will be announced on Wednesday, September 15.

ABOUT THE BEE

• Competition Levels: There are three competition levels based on age groups: Green (Years 3-4), Orange (Years 5-6), and Red (Years 7-8).
• Word Challenge: Students in each level will receive 30 randomly generated words from their specific word list.
• Time Limit: Participants have 25 seconds to type each answer.
• Advancing to Finals: Students with the most correct answers in the fastest time will progress to the finals.
• Exciting Prizes: Three national winners will get the fantastic opportunity to visit Canberra and meet the Prime Minister. Other prizes include an iPad and a $250 HarperCollins book pack.
• Support for Schools: Each national winner’s school will receive a $1000 voucher, which can be used to purchase books, technology, or other essential equipment and supplies.

Remember, registrations are open from Monday, July 24 to Friday, August 18, at Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee. State and Territory finals will be held from August 28 to September 1, and the National finals will take place online on September 6 to 7. The national winners will be announced on Wednesday, September 15.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity for your kids to showcase their spelling skills and win amazing prizes! Register now and let your kids shine on the national stage!