Parental Care Primary School Bushenyi and St. Mukasa Preparatory Seminary, Mushanga (Sheema District), have been selected to represent the Ankole subregion at the 2024 National Spelling Bee competition set to take place in Kampala.
The two schools excelled during the regional contest held on Friday at St. Cecilia Girls Vocational School in Ibaare Sub-county, Bushenyi District. The event attracted participants from over 15 schools across Greater Bushenyi, part of the wider Ankole subregion.
A total of 10 students qualified to represent the region at the national level—six from Parental Care Primary School, three from St. Mukasa Preparatory Seminary, and one from Little Stars Primary School in Kizinda.
The top three individual spellers were:
- Ainamatsiko Mary – Parental Care Primary School, Bushenyi
- Murungi Norbert – St. Mukasa Preparatory Seminary, Sheema
- Ahebwa Mukama Wisdom – Little Stars Primary School, Kizinda
Speaking at the event, Teddy Awori Patricia, the National Coordinator of the Spelling Bee, encouraged participants to be bold and self-assured.
“Confidence is the key to success. When you believe in yourself, you can spell even the most difficult words,” she said.
Organized by enjuba, a social enterprise promoting literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills among learners, the Spelling Bee also aims to instill essential life skills for success beyond the classroom.
Lynn Ninkusiima, a participant from Parental Care Primary School, said the competition has greatly boosted her self-esteem.
“The Spelling Bee has helped me improve in class and in other co-curricular activities. I now read more and speak with confidence,” she said.
In 2023, Parental Care Nursery and Primary School Bushenyi clinched the national title after beating top contenders such as Greenhill Academy and St. Mary’s Namagunga.
The school’s director, Trover Yebazamukama, credited that victory to dedication and teamwork.
“Our win in 2023 was a result of hard work, discipline, and a strong team spirit. We are proud of that legacy and confident that this year’s team will raise the bar even higher,” he noted.
