{"id":13402,"date":"2023-12-13T01:14:42","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T01:14:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/serviam\/?post_type=article&p=13402"},"modified":"2023-12-13T03:07:10","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T03:07:10","slug":"all-abuzz-at-the-year-7-spelling-bee","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/serviam\/article\/all-abuzz-at-the-year-7-spelling-bee\/","title":{"rendered":"All Abuzz at the Year 7 Spelling Bee"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week at St Ursula’s, the buzz was all about words – specifically, the thrilling Year 7 Spelling Bee held on Tuesday, 5 December. This eagerly awaited event brought together our brightest young spellers, showcasing their impressive linguistic skills in a friendly yet competitive atmosphere.<\/span><\/p>\n

The following students either competed directly in the competition or were the runners up for their respective classes:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Class<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Finalist<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Runner Up<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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7-1\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Catherine Santosa<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Mia Carlino<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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7-2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Laura Mogan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Sophie-Ella Angelkov<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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7-3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Chloe Yan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Mikayla Gebrael<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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7-4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Eden Vonhoff<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Elena Vidanovski<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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7-5\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Jamie Michalopoulos<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Ivy Schumacher\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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7-6<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Miriam El-Magrisy<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Isabella Saoud<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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7-7<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Olivia Miks\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Valantia Karantonis<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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7-8<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Soraya Awad<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Amelia Abood<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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First and foremost, a heartfelt thank you to Mrs Helen McCarthy, whose dedication and hard work in organising the event and arranging the prizes made the day truly special. Her tireless efforts behind the scenes ensured everything ran smoothly, and her enthusiasm running the competition was contagious!<\/span><\/p>\n

Our esteemed presenter, Ms Karen Horder, and judges Ms Sandra Kasses and Ms Kalli Glynatsis, also deserve a round of applause for their fair and expert adjudication. Their task was not an easy one, given the high calibre of spelling talent on display.<\/span><\/p>\n

And let’s not forget Ms Stefanie Chan, who donned the role of our in-house ‘Paparazzi’. Her keen eye for capturing the day’s excitement and tension added a fun and memorable element to the event. We can’t wait to see her fantastic photos!<\/span><\/p>\n

A special acknowledgment goes to all the students who participated, including the runners-up from each class, who demonstrated admirable spelling prowess. Your hard work and preparation shone through in every round.<\/span><\/p>\n

Laura Morgan from 7.2 deserves a special mention for coming in a very close second. Her performance was nothing short of spectacular, and she showed great sportsmanship throughout the competition.<\/span><\/p>\n

And of course, a big congratulations to Eden Vonhoff from 7.4, for clinching the title of this year’s Spelling Bee Champion! Eden’s skill and calm composure under pressure were truly commendable. Well done, Eden!<\/span><\/p>\n

The entire event was not only a testament to our students’ academic abilities but also a lot of fun. It’s heartening to see such a vibrant display of talent and teamwork. Each participant, teacher, and organiser contributed to making the Spelling Bee a huge success.<\/span><\/p>\n

We’re already looking forward to next year’s competition. Until then, keep spelling and exploring the magic of words!<\/span><\/p>\n

Go Team Year 7!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Matthew Sells<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n
English\/VET Business Teacher<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

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