Oct 07, 2026
The English Department of Shalom Hills International School organised the final round of the Hexing Words Competition (Spell Bee), bringing together ten shortlisted students from Grade III to showcase their spelling proficiency, vocabulary and linguistic skills.
The competition featured six engaging rounds designed to test spelling accuracy, word recognition, logical reasoning and quick recall. Spell-O-Spell challenged students to identify missing letters, while Mingle-Mangle involved forming words from jumbled letters. Word Cookies tested their ability to correct spelling errors, Picture Speak encouraged visual word recognition, and Word Connection assessed their understanding of appropriate word usage. A multiple-choice round further tested their language proficiency.
The participants demonstrated commendable preparation, concentration and confidence, making the competition an exciting celebration of linguistic talent and healthy competition. The Word Wizards, comprising Mahira Gulati (III E) and Parth Gupta (III A), secured first position. The Word Masters, represented by Anika Sharma (III B) and Aarna (III C), won second position, while The Mighty Minds, comprising Kimaya (III G) and Arayna (III C), secured third position.
The competition enhanced students’ vocabulary, phonetic awareness, spelling accuracy and mental agility while encouraging them to apply language rules and decode unfamiliar words. The event proved to be an enriching learning experience, inspiring young learners to explore the English language with curiosity and confidence.
