Languages Unleashed: Year 7’s Modern Languages Spelling Bee Final
The Year 7 Modern Languages Spelling Bee took the Chapel by storm, with participants breaking every record previously set in this annual competition. In German, all candidates achieved high scores, but Aadya emerged victorious, narrowly surpassing her fellow contestants.
In French, for the first time in the competition’s history, a triple draw occurred. In the tie-break, Stefan mustered up the power to surpass his original score, spelling eight additional words within the same sixty seconds to claim victory.
Spanish contestants also reached new heights. Following another tie, Helena broke it by translating and spelling a whopping nineteen words in just one minute.
All Year 7 students participated in the earlier stages of the competition during class, so they watched the final with admiration and celebrated their classmates’ remarkable achievements in what is widely recognized as an exceptionally impressive skill.
Well done to all involved!