17/05/2026
St Christopher Private Makes It Three in a Row at Stutterheim Spelling Bee.
Last Wednesday, Stutterheim lit up with letters, nerves, and raw determination as learners from across the district gathered for the 4th Annual Stutterheim Spelling Bee.
When the final word was called, St Christopher Private School from ( KWT) stood tall once again, claiming victory for the third consecutive year. With that win, the trophy is theirs to keep for good – a testament to consistency, preparation, and belief.
New Garden School from Stutterheim pushed hard all the way to take second place, while St Joseph Community School from Stutterheim secured a proud third-place finish. Every speller on that stage showed courage. Standing under the lights, spelling word after word with hundreds watching, is no small thing.
This competition isn’t just about winning. It’s about building confidence, sharpening focus, and proving to yourself that you can do hard things. To every learner who participated: you’ve already won by showing up and giving your best.
A special thank you to the organizers and hosts who made it possible:
- St Joseph Community School, for hosting with warmth and professionalism
- Stutterheim High School, for co-organizing and supporting the event
- And to all the schools that brought their learners to compete – your commitment keeps this platform alive for our kids.
Three years of dominance by St Christopher Private sets the bar. But next year, the race starts again. The trophy may have a new home, but the real prize is what these young spellers are becoming: confident, disciplined, and unafraid of a challenge.
Keep spelling. Keep growing. The future is bright.
