Project Report
| Jan 20, 2025
What's the buzz?
By Dimitar Tsekov | Executive Director
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Can you BEE-lieve it? The Bulgarian National English Spelling Bee turns 15 this year! Over 7000 kids from 450 schools across the country will join the fun and spell their hearts out in February. Our team can't wait to visit the school bees and meet the wonderful students and teachers who make the competition so special. Moments like these are why we love what we do.
This whole journey wouldn’t be possible without your support. Together we’re building a community where kids feel empowered to learn and grow; and teachers are supported on their journey to transform the worlds of their students.
Thank you for being part of the hive!
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Oct 3, 2024
Bee-yond Words: The 15-Year Spelling Bee Journey
By Dimitar Tsekov | Executive Director
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Dear friends
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Bulgarian National English Spelling Bee competition in Bulgaria. Thousands of students from all over the country have taken part in the program since its launch, developing their language skills and building confidence along the way. As we celebrate this significant milestone, we remain committed to expanding the project, reaching more students, and promoting language learning in new and innovative ways. We couldn’t have reached this point without your generous support and commitment to our mission. Your contributions have empowered us to provide students with opportunities to grow and succeed, and for that, we are deeply grateful. Stay tuned for many surprises and exciting news as we prepare to celebrate this achievement.
To brighten your day, we share with you the winning drawings in the Save the Bees contest we organized this year. Bees have always been an inspiration for us and wanted to raise awareness about the importance of bees for the future of our planet. Hundreds of students participated in the contest, proving that awareness encourages curiosity and empowers young people to become advocates for positive change within their communities.
Warmest wishes,
The Spelling Bee team
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Jun 10, 2024
Spotlight: 2024 Spelling Bee Champions
By Dimitar Tsekov | Executive Director
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Dear friends,
We are excited to announce the 2024 Spelling Bee and Spelling Bee JUNIOR champions! This year’s competition showcased the incredible talent and hard work of students from across the country.
The Spelling Bee Champion is Anton - a sixth grader from Ruse, with the winning word ATTAINMENT. The Spelling Bee JUNIOR Champion is Ekaterina - a third grader from Ruse, with the winning word DISCIPLINE. Both champions showed exceptional language skills and remarkable poise, exhausting the study word list and spelling multiple unfamiliar words. Their dedication and enthusiasm have truly set a high standard for all participants. We want to thank their teachers, families, and all our supporters for their commitment to fostering a love for the English language among young learners.
Let us celebrate our champions and the spirit of learning they represent!
Warm regards,
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