Specialist Learning Centre cops spelling bee

This year’s competition realized an increased number of schools with 16 primary schools (served by the Tunapuna Public library) participating in the preliminary round; up from last year’s five schools.

Parents, teachers, sponsors and specially invited guests all came out to show support to the students at this event which was filled with excitement, emotion and suspense.

In the end, Charlize Balkaran and Arun Ramnarine copped 1st place for Specialist Learning Centre; Justine Hosein and Shaedon Teelucksingh took home second place representing Curepe Presbyterian Primary School while third place went to Hannah James and Anna-Marie Mosan from Tunapuna Girls’ RC Primary School and placing fourth were Lana Narine and Ameer Ali representing St Joseph TML Primary School.

The Tunapuna Public Library, in a press release, extended a special thanks to its sponsors the Rotary Club of St Augustine West; Tunapuna MP Esmond Forde, Brian Manswell of Reliable Appliances, Blue Waters, Super Quality and Caribbean Bottlers.

“The staff of Tunapuna Public Library look forward to hosting the fifth annual Tunapuna Public Library Spelling Bee next year as we remain firm on our commitment to the development of young minds and towards encouraging the love of reading and lifelong learning,” the release ended.