![]() ![]() Over 1,100 schools have registered for the 2016 competition with children from 5th, 6th class (ROI) and Primary 7 (NI) classes throughout Ireland participating this year. The Spelling Bee team then travel around the country to hold the County Final Bees, which then leads to four Provincial Finals culminating in the All-Ireland Final in June. The competition starts out with registered schools holding their own in-school bee to find their school champion. Now in its sixth year, the Eason Spelling Bee delivers Ireland’s ultimate spelling contest. We’re really looking forward to getting out and meeting this year’s Bees and enjoying the fantastic support from their families, classmates and teachers.” The competition is not only great fun for the children but it is also very beneficial as spelling is a great way to help develop reading and literacy skills. Registration in NI has grown significantly from 12 participants in 2011 to over 1000 in 2015. ![]() ![]() The nationwide competition is part of an overall Eason literacy and reading initiative that aims to inspire children to develop a greater appreciation of words in a fun and educational way, and to encourage them to perfect their spelling and pronunciation skills.īrendan Corbett, Group Head of Marketing at Eason, said “The Eason Spelling Bee continues to go from strength to strength, and in this our 6 thyear, we will see a record number of schools across Northern Ireland participate. Kirstie McMurray, breakfast co-presenter Downtown Radio continued, “So if you would like to be in with a chance to win library of books for your primary school then it is time to get involved in this brilliant initiative!” Speaking at the launch of the partnership, Rebecca McKinney Cool FM breakfast co-presenter said “We are so delighted to be working with the Eason Spelling Bee and are really looking forward to meeting the contestants and their supporters around Northern Ireland in the lead up to the big final in June. This comes following the announcement of their media partnership with Cool FM and Downtown Radio for this year’s sixth annual Spelling Bee. These winners will then take part in the Ulster provincial final and the four provincial winners from across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland and will spell it out at the All-Ireland Final in June.Įmail All-Ireland Spelling Bee winner Amelia McDowell from Belfast, Eason Belfast Store Manager, Alison Allen (2018 & 2067) and breakfast co-presenters Rebecca Mc Kinney from Cool FM & Kirstie McMurray from Downtown Radio to launch the 2016 Eason Spelling Bee in Northern Ireland.Įason, Northern Ireland’s leading retailer of books, stationery, magazines, cards and much more, are calling all P7 teachers to register now for the 2016 Eason Spelling Bee competition. Schools in each county will compete against each other in "County Bee Finals" to crown County Spelling Bee Champions. Teachers can register to take part at and the closing date for entries is Friday 15th April, 2016. The competition now in its sixth year is open to all P7 primary school children across Northern Ireland and it is designed to encourage and inspire children to have fun with spelling. Pictured are previous All-Ireland Spelling Bee winner Amelia McDowell from Belfast, Eason Belfast Store Manager, Alison Allen (2018 & 2067) and breakfast co-presenters Rebecca Mc Kinney from Cool FM & Kirstie McMurray from Downtown Radio to launch the 2016 Eason Spelling Bee in Northern Ireland. Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 12th April 2016ĮASON SPELLING BEE 2016 CREATES A BUZZ IN NORTHERN IRELANDīEE prepared as Northern IrelandÕs ultimate spelling contest is open for entries ![]()
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