SPELLING BEE: May 9th saw the auditorium at Bayside Secondary filled with parents, grandparents and friends, there to cheer on this year’s participants in the Regional Spelling Bee. Elementary school students from 37 local-area schools, who had won first place in their in-school spelling competition, were there to compete in the Regional event. First prize, for each Division (gr 4-6 and gr 6-8) is the Wilf Wilkinson Award, $500 cash. This program is organized and supported by a group of eight Rotary Clubs - Belleville, Brighton, Campbellford, Cobourg, Quinte Sunrise, Stirling, Trenton and Wellington.
This program continues to be a popular literacy activity, surpassing our goal of 30 schools. Spelling Bees are a great way to develop language skills, self-confidence and learn how to win and lose with grace. And, they’re fun and have great prizes!