Students entered in spelling finals

Woy Woy South Public School has entered students in the regional finals of the Premier's Spelling Bee.

The competition has two divisions, one for students in Years 3 and 4 and one for students in Years 5 and 6.

At Woy Woy South, the competition was extended to Year 2.

The competition started with class spelling bees, encompassing a wide range of spelling activities for every child.

Each class then nominated one student for the grade finals.

"All students performed exceptionally well and enjoyed their participation in the competition, which followed the strict guidelines set for the regional finals," according to teacher Ms Olwyn Lewis.

Grace Chapman from Year 3, Michael Pain from Year 4, Caitlin Blair from Year 5 and Samantha Jones from Year 6 were grade winners and will now represent Woy Woy South Public School at the regional finals.

The regional finals will take place on September 28 at Berkeley Vale Public School.

The State final will again be broadcast live on ABC Radio.

The competition was introduced in 2004 by the NSW Premier, as a way of encouraging young people's interest in spelling.

The Premier's Spelling Bee is open to students in New South Wales Government primary and central schools.

Press release, August 31 Olwyn Lewis, Woy Woy South Public School