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Ciboney’s Lennox Clancy wins 2024 Secondary Schools Spelling Bee

- Clancy put in a flawless performance to take the title
Lennox Clancy of Ciboney Centre for Excellence receives his prize for winning the 2024 Secondary Schools Spelling Bee. Also in photo are, from left, Acting Chief Education Officer Orlandette R. Crabbe, Spelling Bee Judge Mrs Patricia Hanley and, right, Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL). Photo: Facebook
10 students representing six secondary schools in the territory participated in the spelling bee. Photo: Facebook
10 students representing six secondary schools in the territory participated in the spelling bee. Photo: Facebook
With a spell off required to decide the send and third place finishers, Waynella Moore of Bregado Flax Educational Centre was required to spell epiphany, which she did comfortably. Photo: Facebook
With a spell off required to decide the send and third place finishers, Waynella Moore of Bregado Flax Educational Centre was required to spell epiphany, which she did comfortably. Photo: Facebook
Alea Williamson of Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS) placed third at the 2024 Secondary Schools Spelling Bee held on Monday, June 3, 2024, at New Testatament Church of God International Worship Centre in Baughers Bay. Photo: Facebook
Alea Williamson of Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS) placed third at the 2024 Secondary Schools Spelling Bee held on Monday, June 3, 2024, at New Testatament Church of God International Worship Centre in Baughers Bay. Photo: Facebook
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The 2024 Secondary Schools Spelling Bee held on Monday, June 3, 2024, at New Testatament Church of God International Worship Centre in Baughers Bay required a spell off at the end of three rounds; however, it was to decide the second and third place finishers.

Lennox Clancy of Ciboney Centre for Excellence spelled all his words correctly over three rounds to amass an unassailable 45 points.

Clancy was declared the winner; however, Waynella Moore of Bregado Flax Educational Centre and Alea Williamson of Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS) were tied on 40 points.

Waynella Moore of BFEC wins spell off for 2nd place

With a spell off required to decide the send and third place finishers, Moore was required to spell epiphany, which she did comfortably.

Williamson; however, missed the ‘g’ in diaphragm.

10 students representing six secondary schools in the territory participated in the spelling bee.

According to chairperson Theodore John, the aim of the competition is to promote students’ knowledge of proper word usage and pronunciation, expand students vocabulary, and encourage reading, encourage students to strive for excellence in spelling skills, and provide an opportunity for students to meet and compete with their peers in an atmosphere of fun and friendship.

The judges were Dr June M. Samuel and Mrs Patricia Hanley and the pronouncer was Bria A. Smith.

Among those in attendance were Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) and Acting Chief Education Officer Orlandette R. Crabbe.

Meanwhile, the final of Inter-Primary School Spelling Bee is ongoing, today, June 5, 2024.

8 Responses to “Ciboney’s Lennox Clancy wins 2024 Secondary Schools Spelling Bee”

  • rattie (05/06/2024, 12:35) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations
  • how come (05/06/2024, 13:09) Like (6) Dislike (15) Reply
    Those Children have Teachers that continue to work with them to get to this point ......So tell me why Teachers aren't the one in the pictures.
    • Greg (05/06/2024, 21:07) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
      @ how come. Teachers were students too, who were educated to train, help, and encourage new students. Teachers have been given their rewards for excellence when they graduate from college. It is up to these young students, to do their best, succeed, and be given recognition for outstanding hard work too. It is their time to shine now, so be happy for them. Teachers have not been forgotten and their hard work shows through their students.
  • Nice (05/06/2024, 13:19) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well done to all. Students and organizers alike. This is a beautiful story.
  • Admirer (05/06/2024, 13:46) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
    I'm watching Ciboney school as one of the top schools in the territory. They won both primary and secondary Spanish and now the Spelling. They are doing great. Continue in excellence Ciboney.
  • Career (05/06/2024, 23:53) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    @Ameire.facts. they are really doing good. They are rising
  • asking for a friend (06/06/2024, 03:27) Like (0) Dislike (6) Reply
    Is she from here?
    • Madussa (07/06/2024, 17:57) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      @ asking for a friend. Even if she were from the moon, as long as our children shine.


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