The Great New Zealand Spelling Bee
http://www.spellingbee.co.nz/
The New Zealand Spelling Bee’s focus is important, useful words such as, accommodation, adolescence, ecstasy, phenomenon and ubiquitous. Wonderful, everyday words that the students will have for the rest of their lives.
The top 200 spellers from around New Zealand then compete in regional finals for a place in the New Zealand Spelling Bee Final.
Test week 18 – 22 June, see Mrs Davies to register.
ICAS Examinations
https://www.eaa.unsw.edu.au/icas/subjects/english
The International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) is an independent, skills based assessment program which recognises and rewards student achievement. This year we are offering two different examinations:
Entry fees are $15.00 per exam and entries close on 30th August 2019. If you would like your daughter to take part in both or either of these exciting opportunities, please email Belinda Gibson on [email protected] and pay online using the following information:
Account Name – St Mary’s College Board of Trustees
Account Number – 02-0585-0002457-002
Please ensure the following details are included when making any payments
Particulars – Surname + 1st and 2nd initial
Code: Ako Class (Eg 9RI)
Reference – ICAS English or Writing
http://www.spellingbee.co.nz/
The New Zealand Spelling Bee’s focus is important, useful words such as, accommodation, adolescence, ecstasy, phenomenon and ubiquitous. Wonderful, everyday words that the students will have for the rest of their lives.
The top 200 spellers from around New Zealand then compete in regional finals for a place in the New Zealand Spelling Bee Final.
Test week 18 – 22 June, see Mrs Davies to register.
ICAS Examinations
https://www.eaa.unsw.edu.au/icas/subjects/english
The International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) is an independent, skills based assessment program which recognises and rewards student achievement. This year we are offering two different examinations:
- The ICAS Writing Examination is on Monday 9, Tuesday 10 & Wednesday 11 September 2019.
- The ICAS English Examination is on Monday 16, Tuesday 17 & Wednesday 18 September 2019.
Entry fees are $15.00 per exam and entries close on 30th August 2019. If you would like your daughter to take part in both or either of these exciting opportunities, please email Belinda Gibson on [email protected] and pay online using the following information:
Account Name – St Mary’s College Board of Trustees
Account Number – 02-0585-0002457-002
Please ensure the following details are included when making any payments
Particulars – Surname + 1st and 2nd initial
Code: Ako Class (Eg 9RI)
Reference – ICAS English or Writing