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Bushenyi
Parental Care Primary School, Bushenyi, and St. Mukasa Preparatory Seminary, Mushanga in Sheema District, have been selected to represent the Ankole subregion at this year’s National Spelling Bee competition scheduled to take place in Kampala.
The two schools emerged among the top performers during the regional contest held on Friday at St. Cecilia Girls’ Vocational School in Ibaare Sub-county, Bushenyi District. The event attracted participants from over 15 schools across Greater Bushenyi, part of the larger Ankole subregion.
A total of 10 students qualified to represent the region at the national level. Six are from Parental Care Primary School in Bushenyi, three from St. Mukasa Preparatory Seminary – Mushanga, and one from Little Stars Primary School in Kizinda.
The top three individual performers were:
Speaking at the event, Teddy Awori Patricia, the National Coordinator of the Spelling Bee, urged learners to be bold and self-assured. “Confidence is the key to success. When you believe in yourself, you can spell even the most difficult words,” she said. The Spelling Bee is organized by enjuba, a social enterprise that promotes literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills among learners across Uganda. The program also equips pupils with essential life skills for success beyond the classroom.
Lynn Ninkusiima, a speller from Parental Care Primary School, said the competition has helped build her confidence. “The Spelling Bee has helped me improve in class and also in other co-curricular activities. I now read more and speak with confidence,” she said.
In the 2023 edition, Parental Care Nursery and Primary School Bushenyi emerged as national champions after defeating top schools such as Greenhill Academy and St. Mary’s Namagunga.
Trover Yebazamukama, the school’s director, attributed that victory to hard work and discipline. “Our win in 2023 was a result of hard work, discipline, and a strong team spirit. We are proud of that legacy and confident that this year’s team will raise the bar even higher,” he said.
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