SAINT GEORGE INTER-SCHOOL SPELLING BEE 2026
INTERNATIONAL NEWS EDITION

Information:

• There are three categories all for the secondary level.
• Cat 1: 1st and 2nd grades
• Cat 2: 3rd and 4th grades
• Cat 3: 5th and 6th grades

The Bee will be divided into two sections:

1. Section One (Student Selection Process):
   • This will be an internal competition within your school using the word lists provided to determine your best students that will participate in the finals.
   • The word list for this section will contain 500 - 600 words per category.
   • Section one starts on Tuesday, April 1st, when the word lists will be sent to all participating schools.
   • You should submit the names of the students that will participate in the finals by Friday, June 19th.
   • Three students are permitted to participate per category (nine students in total for each school), using 4 words per round instead of 5.
2. Section Two (Finals):
   • Booked for Friday, August 14th, and will be held at the Saint George Coliseum (subject to modification).
   • The word lists will remain the same as section one, 500 - 600 words per category.

Prizes/Medals: Prizes/medals will be presented to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in all categories, and a trophy per category.

Ethical and Moral Values:

• Fairness: Participants should have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
• Integrity: Participants should follow the rules and regulations of the competition without cheating.
• Respect: Participants should treat their fellow competitors, judges, and organizers with courtesy and respect.
• Responsibility: Participants should take responsibility for their own behavior and impact on the competition.