Maiden Edition of KCIC Spelling Bee

Maiden Edition of KCIC Spelling Bee: A Groundbreaking Success

The inaugural Kada City Interschools Competition (KCIC) Spelling Bee, hosted by Dream World Pioneers Ventures and Kada City Interschools Competition Ltd, took place at Kaduna State University’s Faculty of Social Science Theatre Hall in 2019.

Key Highlights:

Date: July 6 & 7, 2019
Venue: Faculty of Social Science Theatre Hall, Kaduna State University
Host: Dream World Pioneers Ventures and Kada City Interschools Competition Ltd
Schools: 30+ participating schools
Participants: 256 eligible contestants (ages 7-14) pupils/students from over 30 schools,
Age categories: Junior (7-10) and Senior (11-14)
Competition format: Adopted global standard rules of Scripps National Spelling Bee (USA)
Reach: Public and private schools represented

Competition Highlights: Over thirty schools participated, two hundred and fifty-six pupils/students were eligible contestants.

Day 1:

Junior category (7-10):
Numbers of Pupils: 162 pupils participated
Schools: 32 schools participated
Junior category: 7 rounds, top 10 finalists emerged
Senior category (11-14):
Numbers of Students: 94 students participated
Schools: 28 schools participated
Senior category: 8 rounds, top 10 finalists emerged

Day 2:

Junior category (7-10):
Two Best Spellers: After eight rounds, Dumto Charles Madubuko of Great Panaf Schools, Barnawa and Nifemi Suleiman of Divine Grace Academy, Barnawa.
Words spelled correctly: antagonism, gigantic, belated, desolate, isolation, diabetes
Winner: Nifemi Suleiman (Divine Grace Academy), age 10, spelled “egotism”
Senior category (11-14):
Two Best Spellers: David Idachaba of Redeemers Secondary Schools, Barnawa and Onwe Miracle of Deeper Life High Schools, Kaduna emerged the two finalists
Words spelled correctly: complex and challenging words was spelled
Winner: David Idachaba (Redeemers Secondary Schools), age 14, spelled “pneumatic”

.Awards and Recognition:

Medals (bronze, silver, gold) for top 10 finalists in each category
Trophies for champions (Nifemi Suleiman of Divine Grace Academy and David Idachaba of Redeemers Secondary Schools)
Certificates of participation for all contestants

Acknowledgments:

Officials:
Pronouncers: Miss Tosin and Mr. Peter Ekpe,
Judges: Mr. Mike Acheneje, Mrs. Sarah Kazzah and Hajiya Balarebe
Arbiter: Mr. Gregory Pius
Media crew
Ushers
Sponsors and partners

Conclusion:

The maiden edition of KCIC Spelling Bee was an unqualified success, showcasing exceptional talent and dedication among Kaduna’s young scholars. With high expectations for future editions, the organizers look forward to a bigger and better competition next year.

Photos and Videos:

Photos and videos from the event