MINISTRY OF EDUCATION COLLABORATES WITH KEK TO HOST 15TH EDITION OF KWÉYÒL SPELLING BEE

The Ministry of Education, Human Resource Planning, Vocational Training and National Excellence, in collaboration with the Konmité pou Etid Kwéyòl (KEK), will host the 15th Edition of the Kwéyòl Spelling Bee Competition on Thursday, June 4, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Alliance Française in Roseau.

The competition aims to promote the use, preservation and appreciation of Kwéyòl

among students and encourage greater engagement with the language within the

formal education system.

Four schools will participate in this year’s competition: Bense Primary School, Paix

Bouche Primary School, Penville Primary School and St. Luke’s Primary School.

The programme will feature remarks from officials representing the Ministry of

Education and KEK, with students competing for top honours in the language and

cultural competition.

The Kwéyòl Spelling Bee competition was first introduced in 2010 as an initiative to

promote the use of Kwéyòl among students within the education system. Over the

years, the competition has provided an important platform for students to strengthen

their language skills while deepening appreciation for Dominica’s linguistic and cultural

heritage.

The Ministry of Education and KEK continue to encourage public support for the

competition and look forward to another exciting showcase of student talent, cultural

pride and language excellence.