Islamic Ethos · Hands-On · Montessori-Inspired · Interactive
Sakeenah Online Spelling Bee
Round One · 8 November
Three age groups, three rounds and three £10 champions. A joyful chance for our children to grow in confidence, memory and a love of words, in shaa Allah.
Open to all children, whether they attend Sakeenah or not
Age groups
Every child competes within their own age group, so the challenge always feels fair.
Years 1 & 2
Our youngest spellers
Years 3 & 4
Growing confidence
Years 5 & 6
Our senior spellers
Registration & preparation
Everything you need to know before the big day.
Parents register on the website
Fill in the short form below with your child's name, age group and contact details.
24 spellings are released
On 25 October, every registered family receives the list of 24 spelling words for their age group.
Learn and practise them all
Children have until Round One on 8 November to memorise the words, little and often.
Important note
Any of the 24 words may be asked during the competition, so please learn and practise every single one.
Competition format
Each session begins with a warm welcome, an explanation of the rules and a practice word to settle any nerves.
5 words each
Each correct spelling earns 1 point. Top 5 advance.
Another 5 words each
Each correct spelling earns 1 point. Top 3 advance.
5 words each in the final
Each correct spelling earns 1 point. Winners announced.
Scoring & tie-breakers
Scores are cumulative across the rounds, so consistency matters as much as a strong start. If spellers are tied, additional words are used as tie-breakers.
Prizes
Three £10 winners, one from each age group, alḥamdulillāh.
1st place
£10 + gold certificate
2nd place
Silver certificate
3rd place
Bronze certificate
Every participant receives a digital participation certificate.
Register your child
Places are open to every child in Years 1 to 6. Entry is £6 per child, paid securely by card. Once registered, we will send the 24 spellings for their age group on 25 October, in shaa Allah.
Questions? Get in touch and we will be happy to help.