Ermelo English Primary School crowns junior spelling champions

Candice Maseko, Rethabile Ramushu and Boikano Magakwe were recognised as the winning learners across three junior grades.

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Ermelo English Primary School spelling bee champions Candice Maseko, Rethabile Ramushu and Boikano Magakwe holding their awards and certificates. — Ermelo English Primary School’s junior spelling bee champions, Candice Maseko, Rethabile Ramushu and Boikano Magakwe, proudly display their awards and certificates. Photos: Supplied/EEPS

Ermelo English Primary School celebrated its junior spelling bee champions, recognising learners who achieved top honours in Grades 1, 2 and 3 on August 8.

A total of 32 learners competed.

The Grade 1 winner was Candice Maseko.

Grade 1 spelling bee champion Candice Maseko from Ermelo English Primary School holding her trophy and certificate. — Grade 1 champion Candice Maseko proudly displays her spelling bee trophy and certificate after taking top honours in her grade. Photo: Supplied/EEPS

The Grade 2 winner was Rethabile Ramushu.

Grade 2 spelling bee champion Rethabile Ramushu from Ermelo English Primary School holding her trophy and certificate. — Grade 2 champion Rethabile Ramushu celebrates her spelling bee achievement while proudly holding her trophy and certificate. Photo: Supplied/EEPS

The Grade 3 winner was Boikano Magakwe.

Grade 3 spelling bee champion Boikano Magakwe from Ermelo English Primary School holding her trophy and certificate. — Grade 3 champion Boikano Magakwe proudly displays her spelling bee trophy and certificate after emerging as the winner in her grade. Photo: Supplied/EEPS

They were each presented with an award and certificate.

View all the photos: HERE

The school congratulated its young spellers, praising the hard work, courage and determination displayed during the competition and thanking everyone who contributed to making the spelling bee a success.

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