On the 15th of September 2016, Spelling Bee Botswana in association with First National Bank Botswana and the Gaborone City Council hosted a Spelling Bee bee competition for students living with disabilities. A total of 11 students from around Gaborone, Botswana participated in the competition. The following schools participated; Motswedi JSS, Gaborone West JSS, Kgale Hill JSS, Nanogang JSS, Maikano JSS, Ledumang Primary School.
The aim of the competition was to have both a recreational yet educational activity for the children. The competition was held on the 2016 at FNBB Park and the students enjoyed the challenge that the competition presented.
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I have the wonderful opportunity to volunteer at a tutoring program in DC, with a pioneer for the advancement of education. As his vision grows; his foundation is gaining momentum. TEF highlights Abiye Tekle, Founder of the Ethiopian American Spelling Bee (EASB):
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Welcome to the 1st Annual African Spelling Bee; where we celebrate education and the love of reading one word at a time. African Spelling Bee Consortium is a leading continental organization working to strengthen the value of education and promote healthy educational competition among our youths. As stated by Nelson Mandela, “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world” With this quote from a beloved, adored, and respected African as a catalyst, African Spelling Bee sprung to life a year ago to serve our community in the continental Africa. Nine different African Spelling Bee organizations engendered African Spelling Bee Consortium and through these mediums, we strove to promote academic excellence, to develop human resources, and above all help children of Africa and their family achieve success regardless of religion, gender and geographic origin both in Africa. These educational contests are designed to encourage and provide supportive and positive learning environment in which every child has the opportunity to develop life lasting skills, which in turn fosters self-confidence and personal growth. We are committed supporters of education, which is why the spelling bee competition is one of a series of our continental wide initiatives to help inspire children to achieve greater heights in education.
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My name is Bethlehem Kidane. I am 14 years old from School of Nations in Grade 9. My aim of participating in the spelling bee is to improve my reading and spelling skills as well as to improve my critical thinking. From the Ethiopian spelling bee I stood second out of 200 spellers and received a tablet, a trophy and a medal. After that, along with two other spellers, I was chosen to participate in the first ever African Spelling Bee held in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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My name is Christian Tensay I participated in the African Spelling Bee 2016 representing my country Ethiopia
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First I would like to thank the African Spelling Bee Team for the opportunity that you had given us,Monash SA Students, to be Mentors to such impeccable African Spelling bee finalists or rather amazing children.
As a Mentor for 3 of the children I felt inspired and driven to motivate my kids, not just mine but every other child for the spelling bee but also make sure they are relaxed. Enjoying their time here in South Africa since most were not South African
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My experience in Johannesburg was very exciting. Being part of the first awesome 27 to take part in the African Spelling Bee was a very big honour.
Also being the first from Lesotho to make it to the championship round felt like the cherry on the cake for me
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My visit toJohannesburg for African Spelling Bee was a big honour, and it was made special by the wonderful mentors especially Kim, Mpho, and Lonene-all of whom I was very close to. Also, my stay at Krugersdorp was very memorable and comfortable. I met a lot of good people and made a lot of close friends like Morapeli,Patrice,Julia, Christian, Jonathan, Boemo, Vanessa, Jacqueline, Betelhem, Paul, Kamoga, Gillian and others
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It's Nene here..One of the Monash Mentors for the African Spelling Bee 2016
I just wanted to let you know that I had a wonderful time mentoring the kids. It was an eye opening experience watching all the children bond and get to know one another.
Getting to know all the various cultures through the chaperones was an experience of a lifetime.
Thank you for the opportunity
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Once upon a time there was a dream, that one day Africa will come together on such a day as this to celebrate our children.Ladies and gentlemen, such a day has come. I take this opportunity to welcome you all to this very important event. The first ever African Spelling Bee.
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