August 2023

What a marvellous success our Annual Bitou Spelling Stars event was! It involved all 11 WCED (Western Cape Education Department) schools in Bitou, with the awards ceremony being held at Formosa Primary School. 

The Bitou librarians diligently compiled the spelling word lists, distributing them to all WCED schools in Bitou during the second term, granting learners ample time to prepare for the challenges that awaited them in the third term.

Despite unexpected obstacles like the taxi strike and protesting, we triumphantly executed all planned challenges right on schedule.

The Awards Ceremony, held at Formosa Primary School, was a splendid gathering, uniting the 11 Bitou schools.

Mr. Michael Spies, a retired WCED IMG Manager, presided over the ceremony with grace. Our esteemed guest speaker, Mrs. S. De Villiers, WCED Circuit 4 Manager, wholeheartedly congratulated our budding 'Spelling Stars' on their outstanding accomplishments, inspiring them to persist and share their talents with their peers.

Ms S De Villiers, WCED Circuit 4 Manager, guest speaker

Every first, second, and third-place winner received a certificate and medal, per language, per grade. Our winning schools in each language category proudly received a coveted floating trophy:

English (HL) Category -
SASFIN Trophy English Home Language Grade 2 – 7:
Plettenberg Bay Primary School
 
English (FAL) Category -
Speight Trophy English First Additional Language Grade 8 – 9:
Murray High School
 
Afrikaans (HL) Category -
Speight Trophy Afrikaans Home Language Grade 1 – 7:
The Crags Primary School
 
Afrikaans (HL) Category -
J. Maree Trophy Afrikaans Home Language Grade 8 – 9:
Wittedrift High School
 
IsiXhosa (HL) Category -
SASFIN Trophy IsiXhosa Home Language Grade 1 – 7:
Kwanokuthula Primary School

Donors of the event, Dianne Kloka-Speight and Barbara Price-Hughes, SASFIN Securities representative, handing over to Murray High winners

We extend our deepest gratitude to our incredible sponsors: Ruby’s Kisses and Tsitsikamma Spring Water, as well as our generous donors: Mr. Adrian Speight, Mrs. Dianne Kloka-Speight, Mr. Johan Maree, and SASFIN Securities https://sasfin.com/ for making this incredible opportunity possible. The Bitou Spelling Stars could not have happened at all, let alone be the overwhelming success it was, without your support!