TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS NATIONAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS SPELLING BEE

PRESS RELEASE 

FROM THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION YOUTH SPORTS AND LIBRARY SERVICES 

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands 6^th February 2025 – The Annual National Primary School Spelling Bee, sponsored by F Chambers/Island Printing and Beaches Turks & Caicos, continues to be a highly anticipated event that showcases the phonemic awareness of primary students from both private and public schools. The 2025 event will feature 12 vibrant spellers from grades 4 to 6 across the country, all vying for the coveted title of Champion Speller.

As the host of this exciting event, the Ministry/Department of Education is delighted to present the best spellers from across the nation, who have eagerly prepared to represent their individual schools. The Spelling Bee aims to promote educational excellence and enrich intellectualism through competition, while also fostering a reading culture among young minds. This initiative creates a platform that makes education both attractive and an exciting adventure.

The official source of all words used in the Spelling Bee is the Oxford Dictionary.

The event will be overseen by a team of officials, including at least two Spelling Pronouncers, three Judges, two Scorers, and a Timekeeper.

We are immensely grateful to Beaches Resort & Spa, Turks & Caicos, for generously agreeing to host the event on Thursday, 27^th February,2025, in the Key West Conference Room at Beaches Turks & Caicos, commencing at 9:00 AM.

As is customary, the event will be aired live, courtesy of Radio Turks & Caicos and FLOW, allowing those who are unable to attend to listen in.

The prizes for the event include: 

Grand Prize: Apple MacBook Laptop and a printer

Runner Up Prize: Apple iPad Mini

Third Place: Apple iPad Mini

Top 7 of final 10: Asus Memo Tablet

Champion Coach: 17” Laptop

Remaining Participants: $50 gift certificates

Complimentary Trophies for all participants

The general public are invited to tune to Radio Turks & Caicos on Thursday, 27^th February, 2025, for live coverage of the National Primary Schools Spelling Bee.

We congratulate the winners from each school and with great pleasure present the 2025 Spelling Bee Participants and their Coaches:

• Na’Kay Williams

Alpha Christian Academy

Coach: Heather Moffat-Robertson                                      

• Jared Meritus

Oseta Jolly Primary

Coach: Tevynn Lewis

• Kaeden Robinson

B.E.S.T. Institute

Coach: Nadienne Crossman/Tanisha Rigby                           

• Yash Ochani

Precious Treasures International School 

Coach Maurissa Horne

• Kevaun Lewis

Eliza Simons Primary

Coach: Emalyn Wilson

• Amylia P Fulford

Providence International School

Coach: Rushell Farrington

• Herifer Fermin

Enid Capron Primary   

Coach: Elizabeth Vandenburg                                                     

• Dabria Thomas

Richmond Hill Preparatory 

Coach: Veranick Burrick-Sinclair

• Karessa Wynter

Ianthe Pratt Primary  

Coach: Daniela Carroll

• Kylee S Baxter

Thelma Lightbourne Primary 

Coach: Mrs Greta Jenkins

• Joshua Ariza

Ona Glinton Primary

Coach: Robert Loftman