Spelling Bee Competition! Friday, April 24th
The Dominica Association of Teachers (DAT), in collaboration with Macmillan Education Caribbean and Jays Limited, is proudly hosting the 2026 Spelling Bee Finals for both primary and secondary schools. This highly anticipated event is on April 24th and serves as a major highlight in the academic calendar, bringing together talented young spellers from across the island. It represents a shared commitment to strengthening literacy, fostering academic confidence, and celebrating the hard work of students and educators alike.
A major highlight of the primary school segment is the exciting “Champ of Champs” competition. In this special feature, nine outstanding spellers representing six different schools will compete head-to-head for top individual honors. These students have already excelled at earlier stages of the competition, demonstrating impressive vocabulary skills, discipline, and dedication. The finals give them the opportunity to showcase their abilities on a larger stage, inspiring their peers and setting a strong example of academic achievement.
Beyond the thrill of competition, the Spelling Bee Finals reflect DAT’s ongoing mission to promote literacy, encourage a love for language, and support educational development across Dominica. By engaging students in friendly competition and providing opportunities for excellence, the event helps build confidence, celebrates hard work, and reinforces the importance of strong language skills in shaping future success.
Parents, students and community members are invited to attend this meeting, which discusses educational issues at the high school and its middle and elementary schools. Schools in the Kerrington cluster are: Aldiger, Caramba, Chesterfield, Cutterey, Fraiser, Johnson, Antonio, Lorney Winston, Ramos, and Westford secondary schools; Monterey and Tilt middle schools; and Kearrrinfton High. All schools and district offices are closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Year-round schools resume school. Open to the public.
The Clairemont High School junior received the honor from the youth division of the international animal rights organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
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The multi-group recital included jolly renditions from the Lower School and Middle School choirs, the Gong Gang, Marimbas, Ukestra, and the Jazz Couriers. Our wonderful Lower School students were recently visited by three charity representatives after they raised over £1,500 for charitable causes. As part of their annual DUCK week (Developing, Understanding, Caring and Kindness), each year group decided on a different fundraising method, organising activities from discos and games, to face painting and volunteering.
Healthy Schools. Bale was saluted for his successes in giving Secondary School “a shared vision for student and staff wellness, in large part because of Michael Bale’s dedication and efforts to promote wellness,” according to the provider’s website.