South West students land in Cowaramup for spelling bee

Students from around the region headed to Cowaramup Primary School last week to take part in the 2024 South West Spelling Bee.

The annual event saw students from Cowaramup PS, Dunsborough PS, Augusta PS, Boyanup PS, Busselton PS, West Busselton PS, Dardanup PS, Geographe PS, Georgina Molloy Anglican School, Hope Anglican School, Kingston PS, Rapids Landing PS and St. Mary MacKillop College represent their schools.

“It was great to see the positive support form Cowaramup Year 4-6 students, staff, families and distinguished guests,” Cowaramup PS teacher Leesa Mathers said.

“It was a nail-biting event and everyone in the room was feeling the pressure. The final three students were really amazing with lots of challenging words.”

First place went to Dunsborough student Nicola Geldermann, while Cowaramup’s Asha Kruger took second spot, and Dardanup Primary School’s Shayla Wells collected third.