Tucker-Clarke Primary wins 2022 Spelling Bee competition
TUCKER-CLARKE PRIMARY SCHOOL ‘S AMAZIAH BARRY copped the coveted 2022 Rotary Club of Liamuiga Spelling Bee top prize with Kaylah DeSilva of Beach Allen Primary School placing second.
Davarie Boyles of St. Paul’s Primary and Riniel Isaac of Dean-Glasford Primary tied for the third spot.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, showered praises on organisers of this year’s Rotary Club of Liamuiga Spelling Bee Competition and applauded the collaborative efforts of all stakeholders in ensuring the 17th Annual Spelling Bee, which attracted 18 Primary Schools, was pulled off successfully.
“To the parents in particular who I know when it comes to competitions, we go the extra mile to make sure that our students or children master the art. I want to thank you for investing that time in them,” Dr. Hanley said in his address.
“To my teachers, I must express sincere thanks to you as well because I know it is not too often, we like to do things outside of the curriculum because of how tight it is. The fact that you continue to make the sacrifice over the years so that the Rotary Club of Liamuiga is able to put off this Spelling Bee at this high standard every year, is commendable,” Hanley said.
The he directed some remarks to the competitors.
“To the participants, I want to wish each and every one of you the very best. All of you are winners and at the end of it, the experience of your participating in the 2022 Spelling Bee Competition will be worth it.”
He reminded listeners that investing in learning will always be a win-win for all involved.
“As the education minister, it warms my heart when we continue to see these activities taking place because we know that the investment in our children in these activities always bears fruits. Not too often do children love spelling, it is always a fearful experience,” he said.
Dr Hanley who also holds the Aging and Disabilities portfolio, lauded the Rotary Club of Liamuiga for its continued work with the elderly population.
