This much-anticipated event for Year 5 and 6 pupils provides a wonderful opportunity for children to showcase their academic talents in a supportive yet exciting environment. Competitors demonstrated exceptional focus, confidence and linguistic skill as they tackled an increasingly challenging series of words.

This year’s competition proved especially dramatic, with standards higher than ever. The contest was so closely fought that an additional round was required to determine the finalists for the nail-biting knockout stage, keeping audiences and supporters on the edge of their seats.

Head of Hill House Senior School, Mrs Caroline Rogerson, praised the pupils for their outstanding performance: “We were amazed by the exceptional level of spelling knowledge on display. This year’s event truly exceeded our expectations. It is a privilege to provide a platform where children with such strong academic talents can shine.”

The school extends its congratulations to all who took part, and thanks the visiting schools for contributing to such a memorable and inspiring celebration of learning.

Team Winners – Spa Academy Askern

1^st Place – Florence Straker from Copley Junior School

2^nd Place – Logan Cheslyn-Curtis from Hill House Junior School

3^rd Place – Adrianna Cowlishaw from Sunnyfields Primary School