Literacy Matters

All things Literacy, because Literacy matters in all things

The Importance of Spelling

A seamless reading experience is a pleasant reading experience.

Why Spelling Matters!

Accurate spelling shows that we respect our own work and we respect the reader’s time. In the same way we tidy up our living space for visitors, we tidy up our words for our audience.
Error-free writing shows professionalism and credibility and indicates we, as the author, are a reputable source. If we can’t get the little things right, how will we handle the big things?
Correct spelling enables us to communicate properly. Think especially of legal and medical documents. We also need to pay particular attention to homophones.
Accurate spelling can prevent embarrassment. We have all come across embarrassing errors!!!
Good spelling aids readability. Errors can break the reader’s concentration and cause them to stumble unnecessarily.
Error-free writing enables authors of any kind to avoid criticism and get more exposure. We are more inclined to share documents that are error-free.
Accuracy boosts an applicant's chance of being hired for a job. This is especially the case with cover letters and resumes. Error free applications indicate that the applicant has used the time and resources to eliminate errors. Spelling errors can indicate carelessness.

All Year 7 students have been invited to participate in the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee Challenge.

The Spelling Bee will run in Literacy Skills lessons in Week 3 and 4 with Mrs McKelvie. There is no cost involved and every student who competes receives a certificate.

Students are unable to compete unless they return a signed consent form, and these were distributed to students on Tuesday this week. Extra forms may be obtained from the front office or from Mrs McKelvie.

In this competition students are presented with 30 words and they are ranked according to accuracy and speed. The test is completed online and students must have earphones.

There will be 3 national winners in our category and they will win:

a return flight to Canberra to meet the Prime Minister for each category winner (and their parent/guardian), and one night’s accommodation
iPad Air 256GB
$250 HarprCollins book pack
Winner certificate
School $1000 book / technology voucher

SJPC will also have a Year 7 champion and a class champion for each homeroom.

More information can be found at the website https://www.spelling-bee.com.au/

Please ensure all signed consent forms are returned by Monday, 31st July. Students without parental consent will be sitting an alternative spelling activity.

We are looking forward to having some fun with words and crowning our SJPC Year 7 SPELLING BEE CHAMPIONS!

Mrs McKelvie
Literacy Coach