Update

KNYSNA NEWS - Okhanya Oliphant, a learner at Fraaisig Primary School, was recently chosen to participate in an international spelling bee contest in Dubai. Okhanya has a formidable academic record and was second in her grade in the 2022 academic year.

Okhanya follows in the footsteps of other Fraaisig learners, Seth Davidson and Alizwa Ntokwana, who attended the Dubai Spelling Bee in 2022.

Fraaisig participates in the Master Spelling Bee every year.

The first part of the competition is provincial, from where learners progress to the national level and finally the international level, which takes place in Dubai.

The prestige of attending such an academic event is not without its obstacles. Okhanya's mother, Noluthando Oliphant, is currently raising funds for her daughter to attend the event, making contact with the municipality and other potential donors.

If the public would like to get involved with the youngster's journey to the International Master Spelling Bee in Dubai, contact Noluthando Oliphant at okhanyaoliphant@gmail.com.

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