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Abu Dhabi varsity hosts Spelling Bee
Sunday December 04, 2011 10:15:20 PM,
WAM
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Abu Dhabi: The Abu
Dhabi University has hosted its 2nd annual Spelling Bee
competition, the organisers said Sunday.
Seventeen schools from across the UAE participated.
The competition aims to enhance students' spelling, reading and
composition skills, as well as increase their vocabulary and
understanding of the English language.
Alex Rashed of Al Yasmina School won the gold medal, while Eric
Bosco Quadros of Abu Dhabi's Indian School received the silver
medal, and Isabella Chu from the Emirates National School won the
bronze medal.
James Mackin, provost of the university explained that the
competition gives grade 5 students the opportunity to further
develop their vocabulary in an interactive method.
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