Excitement fills the air as the Kaodili Cares Foundation gears up to host the 11th edition of the Garden City Spelling Bee Competition (GCSBC) for primary school pupils in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State.
Mrs. Ifeoma Egbuonu, the founder of Kaodili Cares Foundation and convener of GCSBC, announced in a statement on Monday that the highly anticipated event will take place from May 14 to May 17 at the Garden City Amusement Park.
Emphasizing the foundation’s commitment to meeting the educational needs of underrepresented communities, Egbuonu encouraged interested schools, parents, and guardians to register their wards early for the competition. She highlighted the significance of early registration, noting that fifty per cent of the competition words would be drawn from the provided word bank, ensuring participants are adequately prepared.
Egbuonu revealed that registration will remain open until the first day of the competition to accommodate pupils who may feel confident enough to participate without practicing with the word bank.
The competition will feature three categories: Intermediate 1 for primary one and two pupils, Intermediate 2 for primary three and four pupils, and the pre-teens category for primary five and six pupils. Each category will have its designated day, with the grand finale scheduled for May 17, where qualified pupils from all categories will compete for the ultimate prize.
Highlighting the significance of the GCSBC, Egbuonu noted its evolution into one of the country’s premier spelling competitions since its inception in 2014. She emphasized the event’s resemblance to the prestigious United States Scripps Spelling Bee Competition, attributing its success to innovative approaches and transparent methods employed to determine winners.
Egbuonu expressed the foundation’s unwavering commitment to excellence, affirming its dedication to continually improving the competition. She emphasized that the GCSBC’s reputation for excellence and integrity serves as a driving force to uphold high standards and foster a culture of academic excellence among participants.
As the countdown to the 11th edition of the Garden City Spelling Bee Competition begins, anticipation mounts for an event that promises to inspire, educate, and celebrate the linguistic prowess of young learners in Port Harcourt and beyond.