Registrations open for 2025 Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee

REGISTRATIONS are now open for the 2025 Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee, a free online competition for students in Years 3 to 8 across Australia.

The event tests students on 30 words, with 25 seconds to spell each word, ranking them on accuracy and speed.

There are three age categories: Years 3–4, Years 5–6 and Years 7–8.

Local MP Justine Elliot said the competition was a fun way to engage students with language.

“Spelling bees are a fun way for our children to build their confidence and learn to love words and language,” she said.

“This competition gives students from Years 3 to 8 the chance to test their spelling skills and win great prizes.”

Each of the three national winners, one from each age group, will receive a return flight to Canberra with a parent or guardian, one night’s accommodation, a new iPad, a $250 pack of books from HarperCollins and a national winner’s certificate.

The school of each national winner will also receive a $1,000 voucher to spend on books, technology or other supplies.

“I encourage all local schools and students to take part in the 2025 Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee,” Elliot said.

More information is available at spelling-bee.com.au.

BY CHLOE WILLIAMS