IN a spirited competition, Grade Four migrant pupils from various regions showcased their language skills at the second annual Spanglish Bee, hosted by the Ministry of Education’s Migrant Education Support Unit in collaboration with the National Literacy Department (NCERD). The event took place at the National Centre for Educational Resource Development.
Participating regions included Three, Four, Seven, 10, and Education District Georgetown. The competition challenged students in spelling, vocabulary, and comprehension, with a particular focus on antonyms, synonyms, homophones, and riddles.

Region Three emerged as the champions, securing a remarkable 97 points. Region Four secured second place with 84 points, and Region 10 took third place with 82 points. In contrast, Region Seven and District Georgetown garnered 25 and five points, respectively.
Region 10’s Fernanda Gomez was celebrated with the Best Overall award.

The Spanglish Bee, according to National Literacy Coordinator for Literacy in Schools, Ms. Donella Britton-Shamsudeen, aims to ensure that migrant children have equal access to educational opportunities. It was designed to evaluate the literacy skills of migrant pupils while preserving their first language and showcasing their English proficiency.
Ms. Omawattie Ramdin, Head of the Curriculum Unit at NCERD, offered words of encouragement to the pupils, urging them to continue striving for excellence and to make the most of the educational opportunities available to them.

The first-place winners of the Spanglish Bee were each awarded electronic tablets, courtesy of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM).