Young participants from across the Turks and Caicos Islands showcased their vocabulary skills, confidence, and determination during the 2026 National Primary Schools Spelling Bee competition, where 14 talented young spellers competed for the national title in an exciting display of academic excellence.
The annual event brought together students representing 14 public and private schools from across the country, with participants advancing through several challenging rounds as they battled for a place among the top finalists.
Supporters, teachers, parents, and education officials gathered to witness the competition, applauding the students for their preparation, resilience, and composure on stage.
After a competitive series of rounds, the competition narrowed to the Top 10 finalists, whose performances kept the audience engaged throughout the event.
Organizers praised the students for demonstrating focus, discipline, and determination under pressure.
Emerging as this year’s National Primary Schools Spelling Bee Champion was Yash Ochani of Precious Treasures International School, who secured first place after successfully spelling the final championship word, and with a total of 41 points.
Second place and very close… with 40 points….went to Venroy Brown Jr. of Richmond Hill Preparatory School, while third place also very close with 38 points was awarded to Sophia Regis of Alpha Christian Academy.
Education stakeholders commended all 14 participants for representing their schools with excellence and for highlighting the importance of literacy and academic achievement among the nation’s youth.
We know it is not easy to go up there in front of all those people and spell all those words. You all did an excellent job. Congratulations!
