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Take part in Mencap’s Spellathon

From October to 31st March 2013 your school can compete against thousands of others by

taking part in Mencap’s Spellathon

What is Mencap’s Spellathon?

Spellathon is a free, digital spelling competition for UK schools, open to all ages and abilities.

The aim, collectively as a school, is to spell as many words correctly as you can, in class and at home, using free Spellathon spelling resources whilst fundraising for Mencap.

Spellathon ResourcesWhen you register your school you gain access to FREE spelling games and resources, including:

– Whiteboard spelling conventions game– Assembly video by Stephen Fry – Spellathon games– Letter to parents– and many more free resources

•Spellathon games record all words spelt correctly by pupils whilst playing the games•Easy pupil log in •Set up classes, track individual student’s progress and review misspelt word reports•Thousands of words have been selected to reflect the national curriculum

Fundraising for Mencap

How? •Set a target number of words your school pledges to spell collectively

•A JustGiving page is set up with your school’s details

•Pupils ask friends and family to sponsor their spelling efforts

•Free fundraising resources – e.g. letters to parents, pre populated emails, fundraising guides

Fundraising for MencapWhy? •Mencap is the leading voice of learning disability. It provides advice, high-quality flexible services and campaigns for change.

– £20 could help pay for an advice pack for families who have just found out that their new baby has a learning disability

– £250 could buy a tactile activity panel with lots of different textures and objects for children to stroke, press and thump.

Prizes & other incentives •School raising most money per head by 25 March wins a £10,000 cash prize •Schools that raise a minimum £100 online by 21 November enter prize draw to win a Fujifilm digital Camera •Schools raising a minimum £300 online by 4 February enter a prize draw to win 50 tickets to theme parks

Other incentives:

•Schools can receive 25% of what students raise•Personalised certificates for participating pupils

What are teachers saying about Spellathon?

Spellathon Fast Facts• Spellathon has been a successful paper based initiative for 20 years.• Over 6,000 schools registered in 2011/12, its first digital year.• Students spelt over 15 millions worlds correctly via spellathon resources.• Featured on the BBC, ITV, SKY NEWS, The Guardian, TES and Mumsnet • Championed by the PTA• 100+ of the biggest school resources websites have featured and promoted Spellathon.

Why Take Part?•Spellathon is totally free and makes it fun to learn and easy to teach. •Inclusive - different game play and levels of ability •Teacher resources including a letter for parents, whiteboard game and assembly video•Over 10,000 words in line with the national curriculum •Flexible – choose how and when you take part •Support a good cause – people with a learning disability •Raise money for your school •Win fantastic prizes

Any questions?

Visit www.spellathon.net for details and to watch a videoEmail info@spellathon.net

Follow us on @spellathonnet #spellathon /thespellingbees

We’d love to hear from you.

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