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St George’s YaChristian Roberts wins National Spelling Bee after marathon tie-breaker

- Second was Doreen Olatunji of Leonora Delville Primary School
Winner of the 2022 National Primary Schools Spelling Bee, YaChristian Roberts, centre, of St George’s Primary School. Right is Education Minister Hon Sharie B. deCastro (AL) and left is President of the Rotary Club of Road Town, Anthony Clarke. Photo: GIS
Second place winner of the 2022 National Primary Schools Spelling Bee, Doreen Olatunji, centre, of Leonora Delville Primary School. Right is Education Minister Hon Sharie B. deCastro (AL) and left is President of the Rotary Club of Road Town, Anthony Clarke. Photo: Facebook
Second place winner of the 2022 National Primary Schools Spelling Bee, Doreen Olatunji, centre, of Leonora Delville Primary School. Right is Education Minister Hon Sharie B. deCastro (AL) and left is President of the Rotary Club of Road Town, Anthony Clarke. Photo: Facebook
The participants of the National Primary Schools Spelling Bee. Photo: GIS
The participants of the National Primary Schools Spelling Bee. Photo: GIS
Third place winner Joy Ogbonnaya of Valley Day Primary School. Photo: Facebook
Third place winner Joy Ogbonnaya of Valley Day Primary School. Photo: Facebook
Orissa Thomas of St George’s Primary placed fourth in the finals of the National Spelling Bee on June 1, 2022. Photo: GIS
Orissa Thomas of St George’s Primary placed fourth in the finals of the National Spelling Bee on June 1, 2022. Photo: GIS
The 2022 National Primary Schools Spelling Bee concluded today, June 1, 2022. Photo: Facebook
The 2022 National Primary Schools Spelling Bee concluded today, June 1, 2022. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After a marathon tie-breaker that saw the need for an additional list of words, which the contestants were not privy to, Ya Christian Roberts of St George’s Primary School emerged the champion of the National Primary Schools Spelling Bee today, June 1, 2022.

Roberts and Doreen Olatunji of Leonora Delville Primary were engaged in a lengthy tie-breaker, before Olatunji misspelled ‘bight’.

The winning word for Roberts was ‘asthmatic’.

Placing third was Joy Ogbonnaya of Valley Day Primary School while fourth was Orissa Thomas of St George’s Primary.

Other contestants in the finals included Collis Fraser and Antonio Ollivierre of Willard Wheatley Primary; Kay Robinson and Ja’dore Turnbull-Duggins of Althea Scatliffe Primary School; Zaveed Matthias of Alexandrina Maduro Primary School and Leeyah Samuel of Valley Day.

Apart from a trophy and other incentives from the Ministry of Education, the top two contestants were each presented with a prize by Klass Electronics.

Among those assisting with the presentation of awards was Minister for Education Hon Sharie B. deCastro (AL).

22 Responses to “St George’s YaChristian Roberts wins National Spelling Bee after marathon tie-breaker”

  • ... (01/06/2022, 13:00) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    congratulations
  • Impressed (01/06/2022, 13:05) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    Roberts and Olatunji are very strong spellers. I loved their composure too.
    • I agree (01/06/2022, 13:56) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
      I agree. Some of those words, to be honest, I was spelling wrong. Keep it up young people. Keep reading and spelling. You inspired me to brush up on my own spelling skills.
    • There should be one for Adults (02/06/2022, 09:27) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      Yes. these two children did well. I agree. It would be fun to see a children against adults competition one year. Just an idea for the Ministry to consider-a Spelling Bee twist. Adults need practice spelling too.
      • A spelling B Twist? (02/06/2022, 10:52) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        Hmmmm. Interesting idea. I like it! Can you put Spell better than a fifth grader?
  • Great Job! (01/06/2022, 13:16) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations to all the children and schools and everyone involved. This was a great event. Awesome. Way to go YaYa. Congrats St. George’s.
    • Missed it. (02/06/2022, 09:31) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Sorry I missed it. Seemed to have been a good thing to watch. Was it advertised? I must look out for it next year. Anyways Congrats to all, especially St. Georges Primary.
  • Nail-biting (01/06/2022, 14:22) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    These students could spell! I was on the edge of my chair from start to finish. For making it to the finals mean that they are all winners in my book. Special congratulations to YaYa and Miss Thomas from St. George’s Primary. Also, congrats to the young lady from Leonora Delville Primary. It was really encouraging to watch these children.
  • Nice! (01/06/2022, 15:31) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well done Yachristian. Proud of you. Keep striving on.
    • Felicitations (01/06/2022, 20:47) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      YaYa, congrats, my boy. Well, this is good news. Blessings as you go forward. Keep striving. Great job St. Georges and all the other schools, parents, teachers and organisers.
  • Thank you Klass (01/06/2022, 19:48) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    I am loving how Klass contacted the Ministry to donate to the children and to encourage them. Thank You Klass!!!!! Let's support businesses who give back. Thank you too to the Rotary Club.
  • The Gifting Continues ... (01/06/2022, 20:07) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    JTV news says another donor has come forward to support the hard work of the children. Look here, BVI Businesses are stepping up for the youths. Yes, Yes. We see you and thank you too. Thanks, Mr. Gumption, the latest donor to the 2022 Spelling Bee winners.
  • Congrats Yachristian (01/06/2022, 20:28) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats lil bro. We love you!????????
  • kudos (01/06/2022, 20:41) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    I hope my school participates next year. I would like to try. Good work everyone. Way to go St. George's Primary.
  • awww (01/06/2022, 21:39) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Great job. Congratulations children. Keep reaching for the top.
  • Sucks (01/06/2022, 22:40) Like (1) Dislike (6) Reply
    St. George's school sucks. To much dishonestly and favoritism
  • You go high (02/06/2022, 09:19) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thanks Vino for covering this story as well. So good when we can read the positive things about our education system and reminding our children to not ever go low but to aspire to be the best in Jesus' name. Congrats St. Georges and all the participating schools.
  • spell (02/06/2022, 10:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Kids are given 100 words to study. So they must know how to spell them


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