In March, several Wellington College Hangzhou pupils competed in a local Spelling Bee competition organised by the Spelling Bee National Organising Committee of the People's Republic of China (SPBCN).  

The SPBCN is a large, influential, non-profit event. It is committed to introducing the American Spelling Bee model to China, organising outstanding players from various cities in China to participate in national-level competitions. It selects exceptional players to take part in the Intercontinental International Challenge in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. This program aims to provide a platform for Chinese youths to receive international English training and competitive education and to foster a high level of international proficiency in pupils who will study or participate in exchanges abroad in the future.  

On Saturday, March 16th, and Sunday, March 17th, four pupils from Wellington College International Hangzhou made their parents and school proud by coming first in the regional city final of the Spelling Bee of China (SPCN). This is a great achievement for the pupils, as they competed against the best young spellers from Hangzhou and the wider Zhejiang province.  

The Spelling Bee of China is a national competition which aims to promote English language learning and provides a platform for pupils to showcase their English spelling abilities. The competition is open to pupils from all over China and consists of several rounds at different levels. The regional city final is one of the stages before the grand finale, which will be held in Beijing.  

The four Wellington College International Hangzhou pupils performed exceptionally well in the regional city final. They displayed confidence and accuracy in their spelling, which enabled them to come out on top. This is a testament to their hard work and dedication towards their studies and a symbol of their excellent command of the English language that we give pupils at Wellington College International Hangzhou. 

As parents, you should be proud of your children's achievements. Winning at the regional city final is a significant accomplishment and a perfect opportunity to encourage your children to keep up the excellent work. These pupils have demonstrated that anything is possible with hard work and determination. The grand final in Beijing is an excellent opportunity for pupils to showcase their skills at a national level. It is an incredible achievement for the four pupils from Wellington College International Hangzhou to have made it to this stage. They will compete against the best spellers from across China, an excellent opportunity to learn from their peers and challenge themselves to reach even greater heights.  

Overall, the Spelling Bee of China is an excellent competition that promotes English language learning and allows pupils to showcase their skills at a national level. Congratulations again to the four pupils from Wellington College International Hangzhou on their outstanding achievement in the regional city final, and we wish them all the best in the grand final in Beijing. We look forward to seeing even more young spellers entered for next year's competition.  

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