Preschoolers go head-to-head in spelling bee competition
Preschoolers from seven Early Childhood Development centres across Rand West City participated in Rand West City Libraries' first-ever spelling bee competition.
Young minds in the Early Childhood Development (ECD) sector from different parts of Rand West City were recently tested during a spelling bee competition.
The competition was initiated by Rand West City Libraries and attracted a total of seven ECD centres in the region which comprised 21 participants.
According to Rand West City Libraries programmes librarian Thandeka Legae, the theme for the event was introducing preschool children to the world of libraries.
“We are pleased that the event went well. It was also in celebration of International Children’s Day. The purpose of the competition was to instill a love for libraries and reading in preschool children from an early age. As such, they did well on the day and we are so thrilled with the potential that was showcased. We can say that the future is looking bright for our little ones,” said Thandeka.
The list of ECD centres that participated in the Spelling Bee includes the following:
’• Lesedi ECD
’• Thlalefang ECD
’• Mohlakeng Prototype ECD
’• New Hope ECD
’• Mapena ECD
’• Little Rascals ECD
’• Miemiesh ECD
