Why is a spelling competition referred to as “Spelling Bees”? What is the connection between striped, honey-producing insects and the written word?
Contrary to popular belief, the term “spelling bees” does not derive from the insect, but rather denotes a gathering of individuals united by a common purpose, often collaborating to accomplish a shared task.
The spelling bee stands as an unparalleled celebration of spelling prowess. It annually engages thousands of children worldwide in the realms of reading and writing. In an era where formal spelling instruction occupies a diminishing role in traditional education, the popularity of the spelling bee has surged.
In 2023, we came back with our Spelling Bee after a few years of hiatus due to the COVID Pandemic. It’s an event where our 3rd through 8th grade students, one per grade per school, have to go through some nerve-wracking spelling rounds of increasing difficulty. Tough, yes, but exciting above all!
Every year, a Traveling Trophy is awarded to the school that has collected the most points for participation, rounds passed and top places earned.
2023 Spelling Bee Competition First Place Winners
3rd to 5th Grades
Nicolás Yankovic 3rd Grade
Lincoln International Academy Lo Barnechea
Ariadna Daza 4th Grade
Andrée English School
Alfonso Astorga 5th Grade
Andrée English School
6th to 8th Grades
Gabriel Landeros 6th Grade
Lincoln International Academy Chicureo
Dominga Fones 7th Grade
St. George's College
Ari Fernández 8th Grade
Colegio Pedro de Valdivia Peñalolén
Congratulations and thanks to everyone who participated. Lincoln International Academy, Lo Barnechea, brought the trophy home this year!