Two Beverley High Students Reach Spelling Bee Finals

Beverley High School have made six out of six as two of their students booked their place in the Spelling Bee grand final for the sixth year running.

Spelling Bee challenges students to learn various words and alphabet of a foreign language, something Beverley High School have enjoyed great success at.

Katie Percival and Lindsey Partington both beat off competition from schools throughout the region at Hull University to secure their place in the finals that will be held in Cambridge.

Language teacher Julie Wilson commenting on the success of the students said;

“Every year that the Spelling Bee has taken place Beverley High School have got at least one pupil through to finals. This is something we are very proud of.”

When asked why she felt Beverley High school had such a good track record she said;

“We have really good hard-working students who want to do well. They are good girls who work really hard who want to win.”

Katie who took part and won in the French category said;

“I did a lot of practice in my spare time with my mum. I had never learnt French before and wanted to take part to prove I could do it, now I would like to go on and win the final for the school.”

Lyndsey who came first in German said;

“My teachers at school and my mum offered me a lot of support. Now I am really excited, but nervous about going to Cambridge for the finals.”

With this being the final year, Mrs. Wilson says she is exploring ways of at least keeping the competition going locally for the benefits of the students.

Mrs. Wilson said;

“Due to funding cuts this is the last year that this competition will be held. Spelling Bee helps students learn a foreign language and with all the students taking part in the early rounds, it’s very important.”

“I am thinking of creating a Spelling Bee competition on the local level, so we can at least keep it going for the benefit of the students.”