Basseterre: St. Kitts, Monday, October 28, 2024: It was a victorious win for the Beach Allen Primary School on October 24, when they captured the top position in the Rotary Club of Liamuiga Primary School Spelling Bee Competition.
At the end of several rounds, Zavier Agard out-spelled 16 other competitors earning himself several prizes including a top prize of EC$1000.
Yanis Bowrin of the St. Kitts International Academy placed second while Kizarah Evans of the Tyrell Williams Primary School and Zydane Thompson of the Immaculate Conception Catholic School both shared the position for third place.
The Joshua Obadiah Williams Primary and the Tucker Clarke Primary were also among the top six schools.
Remarks were given by Minister of Education, Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley who commended the Rotary Club for hosting the competition while Governor General of St. Kitts and Nevis Dame Hon. Marcellla Liburd and Chief Education Officer Francil Morris, were in attendance showing support.
The competition was held on World Polio Day which is organised by Rotary International and serves as a reminder of the importance of vaccination and health programs in achieving a polio-free world.
