Federal Member for Corangamite Libby Coker MP is encouraging all local young wordsmiths to enter this year’s Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee.

The Spelling Bee is a free online competition for Australian school students in Years 3 to 8 across all states and territories.

Ms Coker said the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee was a fun competition that can help promote an appreciation of words and language in students, as well as develop broader confidence.

“It is a great way for schools and their students to develop a passion for prose, which helps improve literacy, comprehension and critical thinking,” Ms Coker said.

“I would love to see all our local schools in Corangamite getting involved in the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee and demonstrating the talent of this region’s students,” Ms Coker said.

Schools in Corangamite can register to take part in this free competition by Friday, 23 August by visiting: www.spelling-bee.com.au.

The national champion in each age group will travel to Canberra to meet the Prime Minister, and also win an iPad, a HarperCollins book pack and a $1000 voucher for their school.