Why Spelling Bee?
Igniting curiosity, unlocking the children's imagination and making learning fun
The Spelling Bee was designed to ignite children's curiosity to read and to develop 21st century skills such as critical thinking, collaboration and communication. The spelling bee starts at school level as a tool teachers use to introduce concepts. It becomes a friendly competition at school to get the school team, which represents at the district and national levels.
In Uganda,
2M+
No. of children reached directly and indirectly through spelling bee
90%
participants have completed primary school and joined secondary school
11%
contribution to reduction in national dropout rate
For over 10 years, the National Spelling Bee has ignited a passsion for reading in millions of children, equipping them with vital 21st century skills, including critical thinking, teamwork, and confidence. Most notably, 90% of Spelling Bee participants have completed primary school and joined secondary school, contributing to an 11% reduction in the national dropout rate. The spelling bee starts at school level as a tool teachers use to introduce concepts, then goes to the district competitions and climaxes with the nationals.
The top three winners at the national level go on the African Spelling Bee, a continental education event rotated around countries.
