Betty Moleya betty.moleya@inl.co.za THUNDER Bay Spur in Hammanskraal Jubilee Mall held its first-ever spelling bee for learners aged 9 to 13 years on Saturday, and winners won stationery.
All the participants received certificates and vouchers to spend at the restaurant.
The stationery, worth R1 000, included flip files, glues, colouring pencils, books, sharpeners, pens, pencils, erasers and book covers.
The winners include Hope Nkhoma, a 10-year-old in Grade 5, who walked away as Thunder Bay spelling bee champion. She said she was happy and would like to encourage other children to participate in activities like this.
Thulisile Sibanyoni, 11, who is in Grade 5, took second position, and said this was her sixth spelling bee competition.
Thakgatso Shebu, who is in Grade 6 took the third prize, and said this…