THE GOOD LIFE PROJECT

PROPOSAL PAPER FOR SPELLING BEE COMPETITION

Introduction

Spelling Bees are a long-running tradition that encourages young children to develop their spelling skills and
vocabulary, as well as developing their poise for public speaking. Though the rules and regulations vary according to
the state or local area, the premise of the competition is the same as youngsters are pitted against one another with
the aim of becoming champion and perhaps going on to represent their state in the National Spelling Bees
Competition.

OBJECTIVES

1) To improve and advance the skills associated with good spelling habits.

2) To enhance students’ development of poise and communication under pressure.

3) To expand student vocabulary and encourage accurate word usage and pronunciation.

4) To provide an opportunity for students to meet and encourage them to involved in extracurricular activities.

5) To select 3 participants as the school representatives at District Spelling Competition.

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COMMITTEE MEMBERS

1. Patron: Andy K. Roberts (Headmaster)

2. Chairman: Terrance T. Tabolo (Head of Media and Flyers)

3. Vice chairman: Joe C. Mulbah (Head of Planning and promotion)

4. Secretary: Philomena R. Kofa (Head of Legal affairs)

5. Treasurer: Motah T. Browne

6. Stage Preparation: Saidu Kamara

7. Prizes: Rudolph J. Cooper

OTHERS COMMITTEE TO BE CONSIDER

 Disciplinary
 Certificate
 Hall Preparation
 Participants preparation
 Etc…

BUDGET
o Quizzing bells per ser ……. $35 USD
o PA Systems per day………. $50 USD
o Certificates…………………..?
 o Prizes………………………… ?
o Stationeries………………….. ?
o Medel ………………………..?
o Meniral water ( bottle ) ?
o Transportations……………... $50 USD
o Miscellaneous ……………….. $50 USD
Etc.

MASTER SPELLER
The master speller is the person on stage that reads the words to the spellers from the specified words list that is to
be used in the competition. The list consists of words founding books approved by English Panel, such as Longman
Dictionary. The master speller appointed is Pn Nelly Ajim.

JUDGES
The judges have ultimate control of the competition. They can correct errors as soon as they see them if they believe
the rules have been breached, or that the master speller has made errors in his pronunciation or definition of a word.
Appeals can be made from the spellers as well as their parents or teachers, but they must be done so immediately.
Appeals are handled at the end of each round and the judges' decision is final.
The judges appointed are?????????.

TIME KEEPER
Only one time keeper is appointed. The time keeper needs to ring the bell twice after 90 seconds as soon as the
master speller pronounces a particular word. The time keeper appointed is????

MASTER OF CEREMONY (M.C)

The master of ceremony will conduct the event such as calling the speller and welcoming all the participants and
members of the floor. The M.C will begin the event and end the event. The M.C appointed is ????

PARTICIPANTS

All resisted students from 5th to 8th grade are allowed to take part. They will be selected by them by out legal team
summiting their recent progress report and self-appointment at our nearest office. Each participant will pay $10USD
for registration, after registration and appetence we will give out T shirt to wear during the competition.

PRIZES
The champion, the first runner-up will get medals, stationeries and certificates plus $35,000LRD the second runner-
up will get medals, stationeries and certificates plus $25,000LRD.
Consolation prizes will be given to participants who get in the 4th place and 5th place.

DATE OF EXECUTION

August

VENUE
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Introduction1.1 The competition will be an oral spelling competition. 1.2 The competition will held at The Good
Life Project official office, at 12:30 pm, on the blank August 2023(day)

2. Rules of the COMPETITION.

a. All the spellers will be given a number to determine their spelling turns. The numbers will
be randomly drawn from a box/container

b. All the spellers will be seated in numerical order on a stage, facing the
audience, master speller, timekeeper and judges.

c. The official/teacher-in-charge will prepare the words, definition of the words and sample
sentences.

d. Each speller beginning with speller number one will be called to the front and the master
Speller will read out the words to be spelt 3. Each speller is given 60 seconds to spell
the words once the master speller has pronounced the word. A bell will be rung twice
after 60 seconds

3. Spellers are strongly encourage saying the words, spelling it and then repeat it when they have
finished spelling it. However, the judges will not disqualify any speller for failing to pronounce the
word either before or after spelling it.

4. By saying the word aloud before spelling it, the speller has a chance to confirm what they have
heard.

5. If the speller says the words differently from what the master speller has pronounced, the master
speller will clarify the word by repeating the word to the speller.

6. If the speller fails to complete the spelling within the 60 seconds time frame, the speller will be
disqualified / dropped from the competition.

7. The spellers are only allowed once to ask for the word to be repeated during the 60 seconds time
frame.

8. Once a speller begins spelling a word, he or she may pause and start all over from the beginning
within the time frame.

9. All the words spelled during the competition must follow the British standard of English. Other
types of spelling like the American variation will not be accepted.

10. The judges will be in control of the competition. Their decision will be final on all questions and
no objections will be entertained.

a. After spelling the word, if the spelling is correct, the judge will announce 'CORRECT. If the
speller is incorrect the judge will press the buzzer and announce INCORRECT

b. If the spelling is correct, the speller will return to his/her seat.

c. If the spelling is incorrect, the speller will be dropped from the competition. The master
speller will give the correct spelling of the word and the speller will have to leave the
stage.

d. The next speller is then called to the stage and given his/her word to spell.

e. Once all the spellers have had their turns, the round is over and the next round begins with the
remaining spellers.

f. This continues until only five spellers remain.

 g. The last five spellers to remain will be declared as finalists and will qualify to participate in the final

11. Official dictionary.

a. When it comes to spelling bees, nothing is more important than making sure the spelling is proper.
The official source to determine the proper spelling in spelling bee is LONGMAN dictionary of
contemporary English. All words that are used in a spelling bee can be found in this edition of
the Longman's dictionary