There were three rounds of Spelling Bees this week. The Y7/8, Y9/10 and Senior competitions on the Poutama steps in Aonga Ake. Well done to the participants, leaders and the crowds who were supportive and vocal.

Y7/8 Winners

1st Josie Jamieson - Mahuika

2nd Naomi Thomson - Tāwhirimātea

2nd Joel Hanham - Tāwhirimātea

Y9/10 Winners

1st Alex Sharr - Papatūānuku

2nd Arleana Woo - Papatūānuku

3rd Lucy Craig - Tangaroa

Senior Winners

1st Rima Rajesh - Tāwhirimātea

2nd Jerry Tan - Tāwhirimātea

3rd Sjahn Bourne -Mahuika

1st Tāwhirimātea 50 points

2nd Mahuika 40 points

3rd Papatūānuku 30 points

4th Tangaroa 20 points