'Spelling Bee' takes off in Khulna
The first-ever English spelling competition "Spelling Bee" was launched by Champs21, an initiative of The Daily Star, at a hotel in the city yesterday to help school students enhance their English language skills.
Titled "The Daily Star Spelling Bee - Powered by Horlicks", the contest will kick off on February 1. Students of class VI to class X from both English and Bangla medium schools are eligible to take part in it.
Russel T. Ahmed, chief executive officer of Champs21, was present at the inaugural function held at the conference room of Hotel Royal International.
Heads and English teachers from all schools of Khulna Metropolitan City took part in the event.
The competition will continue till March 10 this year at a stretch. But students willing to participate in the contest would be able to play preparatory games on the website of Champs21 (www.champs21.com).
The education-based programme has three phases--online round, divisional round, and TV round. A contestant must undergo the rounds to reach the top. Channel-i will telecast the TV round. British Council is the knowledge partner of the contest.
Detailed information about the rules of the contest is available on the website.
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