English spelling tested at spelling bee

The Ivypark Spelling Bee Competition, presented by Laerskool Ivypark saw Grade 4 to 7 learners from Pietersburg English Medium Primary School (Pemps), Pietersburg Comprehensive School (PCS), Laerskool Chris Hofmeyr and Laerskool Piet Hugo (PH) compete against their hosts last Wednesday and Thursday.
Ivypark delivered the most winners in total with six learners being placed in the top four of the various grades. Minette Espach, one of the organisers thanked everyone who worked towards making the spelling bee a success for all their hard work and effort.

Ivypark Spelling Bee Competition results

Grade 4

1 Mary Mamabolo, Pietersburg Comprehensive School (PCS)

2 Munangwa Phosiwa, PCS

3 Renee Malete, Laerskool Ivypark (Ivypark)

4 Mpho Makeke Ivypark

Grade 5

1 Itumeleng Mapokgole, Laerskool Piet Hugo (PH)

2 Owethu Siloto, PCS

3 Masoto Gololo, PH

4 Naledi Matlakala, Ivypark

Grade 6

1 Difedile Manaka, Ivypark

2 Madidi Rapholo, PH

3 Reminder Mokgawa, PCS

4 Dimakatjo Manthata, Ivypark

Grade 7

1 Amah Tanga, Pietersburg English Medium Primary School (Pemps)

2 Kwena Makgoka, Pemps

3 Phuti Lentswane, Ivypark

4 Kgaogelo Malebati, Pemps

Story and photos: KAREN VENTER
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