Spelling Bee Competition at Kids Enrichment Expo Oct 2026

🐝 Spelling Bee Competition – How It Works Designed for young learners who love words, language, and a good challenge, our Spelling Bee Competition combines structured learning with confidence-building stage experience. This competition is conducted in two carefully designed rounds, ensuring fairness, encouragement, and a positive experience for all participants. ✏️ Round 1: Spell and Write! Written Spelling Challenge Participants will be given a list of 50 age-appropriate words and asked to spell them on paper within 30 minutes. This round focuses on: • spelling accuracy • vocabulary recognition • focus and independent thinking 📌 All children are encouraged to do their best in a calm, supportive environment. 🎤 Round 2: Spell it Right! On-Stage Spelling Finale (Top 10) The Top 10 highest-scoring participants from Round 1 will advance to the final stage. In this round: • participants take turns spelling words verbally on stage • words are given by a moderator • children spell in front of a live audience This stage is designed to: • build confidence speaking in public • practice calm thinking under pressure • celebrate courage, not just correctness ✨ Every finalist is recognized for their achievement. 🏆 Competition Prizes (5 Award Categories) To recognize effort, achievement, and excellence, prizes will be awarded across five categories: • 🥇 1st Place Gift valued at $500 (5 × $100 Participant School Scholarship) + Trophy • 🥈 2nd Place Gift valued at $300 (3 × $100 Participant School Scholarship) + Trophy • 🥉 3rd Place Gift valued at $200 (2 × $100 Participant School Scholarship) + Trophy • 🏅 4th Place × 2 Winners Gift valued at $100 (1 × $100 Participant School Scholarship) + Trophy 🎉 All prizes are designed to support children’s ongoing learning journey. ⚖️ Fair Play & Competition Rules To ensure a fair, safe, and positive experience for every child, all participants are required to follow the rules below. 🧠 Fair Play • No talking or copying during the competition • Any form of cheating may result in immediate disqualification • The organizers’ decisions are final 🚫 Parent Access to Competition Room Once the competition has started: • Parents and guardians are NOT permitted to enter the competition room • The competition is conducted in a designated, supervised room with official invigilators This ensures a fair and distraction-free environment for all participants. 📝 Independent Participation Consent By enrolling in the competition, parents and guardians give consent for their child to: • Remain independently in the designated competition room • Complete the competition without parental assistance This consent applies for the full 60-minute duration of the competition. ⚠️ Disqualification Policy To ensure fairness for all participants: • If a parent or guardian enters the competition room during the competition, the student will be disqualified • This rule applies regardless of the reason for entry The organizers’ decisions regarding disqualification are final. 👧👦 Child Supervision & Safety During the competition: • Students will be checked in by staff • Students will be supervised at all times by trained invigilators • Parents may wait in designated waiting areas outside the competition room 📌 Important Reminder These policies exist to ensure: • A fair testing environment • Independent problem-solving • Equal conditions for all competitors • A positive, respectful competition experience Part of Kids Enrichment Expo 2026 This competition is part of Kids Enrichment Expo 2026, a weekend dedicated to early education, enrichment activities, and learning experiences. 👉 Expo entry is free. 👉 Participation in the Spelling Bee Competition requires a separate ticket. Families are welcome to explore the expo before or after the competition. 💛 A Note for Parents This Spelling Bee Competition is not about pressure or perfection. It is about: • encouraging children to try • helping them gain confidence • celebrating effort and growth • creating a positive early academic experience Every child who participates walks away with a sense of achievement. Tickets & Registration 🎟 Limited spots available. Please register each child separately. Early booking is recommended to secure your child’s place.