Pictured (from left to right):  Jo, Gracie, Bryony and Rebekah.

The WEGC Spelling Bee was held last week, with Bryony Campbell of 954 gaining the perfect score of 22 out of 22.

Following her were Gracie Adams of 923 in second place and Jo Milne of 919 and Rebekah Fitzgerald of 950 in third equal.

Students had a round of 20 written words and then two oral words each.  The Tuakana Prefects helped with the marking and reading out of words, along with other Year 13 volunteers.

The regional Bee is next Monday, where our students will go up against 13 year olds from the lower North Island.  In past years we have had two regional champions, including Rowena Woodhams who is now in Year 12.  The top students at regionals will go on to the national final, the winner of which will go on to compete in the American Spelling Bee, which is broadcast on ESPN.