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NZ VEGEMITE Spelling Bee – Regional Competitions Are On

Published: Wed 7 Aug 2013 04:34 PM
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7 August 2013
NZ VEGEMITE Spelling Bee – Regional Competitions Are On
Year 9 and 10 spellers who placed among the pool of the top 200 spellers from around the country will be competing in Regional Spelling Bee competitions this month, with the first of the Spelling Bees kicking off in Christchurch on Tuesday 13 August. The event will decide the top two finalists who will go on to compete in the Vegemite Spelling Bee Final on Saturday 12 October.
The top finalists from each regional spelling bee win travel and accommodation to compete in the national competition in Wellington and the supreme winner will be awarded $5000 in cash along with the National Spelling Bee trophy.
The Spelling Bee hopefuls will complete a written test, followed by several rounds of spelling on stage. The competition will be a lot of fun for spectators, who are welcome to attend at no cost.
Christchurch Regional Spelling Bee
Date Tuesday 13 August
Time 5.00pm-7.30pm (provisional finish time)
School Villa Maria College Auditorium, Villa Maria College
Address 21 Peer Street, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch
Hamilton Regional Spelling Bee
Date Wednesday 14 August
Time 4.00pm-6.00pm (provisional finish time)
School Hamilton Boys High School
Address 49 Peachgrove Road
Auckland Regional Spelling Bee
Date Sunday 18 August
Time 4.00pm-6.30pm (provisional finish time)
School Q Theatre, Rangatira Room
Address 305 Queen Street, Auckland
Wellington Regional Spelling Bee
Date Monday 19 August
Time 4.00pm-6.30pm (provisional finish time)
School Newlands College
Address 8 Bracken Road, Newlands
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