--- title: 2025 PMDG Spelling Bee and Debate Competition Kicks Off with Exciting First Phase description: Stimulating PMDG Educational Programs --- [Skip to content](https://www.pmdg.org.za/pmdg-blog/2025-pmdg-spelling-bee-and-debate-competition-kicks-off-with-exciting-first-phase#main-content) [![PMDG Dark2](https://www.pmdg.org.za/hubfs/PMDG%20Dark2.png)](https://www.pmdg.org.za) - [About Us](https://www.pmdg.org.za/pmdg-blog/2025-pmdg-spelling-bee-and-debate-competition-kicks-off-with-exciting-first-phase#about) Show submenu for About Us - [Meet the Team](https://www.pmdg.org.za/leadership) - News and Stories Show submenu for News and Stories - News Show submenu for News - [Success Literacy Project 2025](https://www.pmdg.org.za/pmdg-blog/together-we-made-it-happen-spelling-bee-success-at-tlokweng-community-library) - [Spelling bee](https://www.pmdg.org.za/pmdg-blog/2025-pmdg-spelling-bee-and-debate-competition-kicks-off-with-exciting-first-phase) - [Phase Two](https://www.pmdg.org.za/pmdg-blog/phase-two-of-the-sewagodimo-spelling-bee-nurturing-young-minds-with-pmdg) - [Career coaching](https://www.pmdg.org.za/pmdg-blog/2026-mathsci-career-coaching) - [Mopeleto Reading Competition](https://www.pmdg.org.za/pmdg-blog/pmdg-inspires-young-readers-through-the-2026-mopeleto-and-reading-competition) - Stories Show submenu for Stories - [International Literacy Day](https://www.pmdg.org.za/pmdg-blog/international-literacy-day-2025-building-literate-futures-in-pella-matlhako) - [Heritage](https://www.pmdg.org.za/pmdg-blog/honoring-our-heritage-remembering-our-roots-in-bakwena-ba-morare) - [A Woman of Worth](https://www.pmdg.org.za/pmdg-blog/aniki-legwale-a-woman-of-worth-driving-change-in-pella) - Upcoming Even Show submenu for Upcoming Even - [Dumelang! 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The opening phase focused on basic to intermediate-level words, aimed at testing the foundational spelling abilities of participating learners while boosting their confidence on stage. A total of 31 learners took part in this round, showcasing not only their spelling skills but also impressive vocabulary knowledge and courage in front of their peers. Participating Schools: - Morare High School – 25 learners - Sewagodimo High School – 6 learners - Reipuseng High School – 1 learner Unlike later stages of the competition, this phase had no eliminations, allowing all learners to participate in a supportive and encouraging environment designed to sharpen their skills. PMDG congratulates all the participants for their enthusiasm and talent, and wishes them the best of luck as they prepare for the next phase of the competition. Stay tuned for updates on Phase Two!   ![PMDG SPPELLING BEE](https://www.pmdg.org.za/hs-fs/hubfs/PMDG%20SPPELLING%20BEE.jpg?width=556&height=417&name=PMDG%20SPPELLING%20BEE.jpg) - [Honoring Our Heritage: Remembering Our Roots in Bakwena-Ba-Morare](https://www.pmdg.org.za/pmdg-blog/honoring-our-heritage-remembering-our-roots-in-bakwena-ba-morare) - [2025 PMDG Spelling Bee and Debate Competition Kicks Off with Exciting First Phase](https://www.pmdg.org.za/pmdg-blog/2025-pmdg-spelling-bee-and-debate-competition-kicks-off-with-exciting-first-phase) - [Aniki Legwale- A Woman of Worth Driving Change in Pella](https://www.pmdg.org.za/pmdg-blog/aniki-legwale-a-woman-of-worth-driving-change-in-pella) - [Together We Made It Happen – Spelling Bee Success at Tlokweng Community Library](https://www.pmdg.org.za/pmdg-blog/together-we-made-it-happen-spelling-bee-success-at-tlokweng-community-library) - [Phase Two of the Sewagodimo Spelling Bee: Nurturing Young Minds with PMDG](https://www.pmdg.org.za/pmdg-blog/phase-two-of-the-sewagodimo-spelling-bee-nurturing-young-minds-with-pmdg) ### Similar Blogs [![PMDG Inspires Young Readers Through the 2026 Mopeleto and Reading Competition](https://www.pmdg.org.za/hs-fs/hubfs/PHOTO-2026-06-17-14-59-14.jpg?width=352&name=PHOTO-2026-06-17-14-59-14.jpg)](https://www.pmdg.org.za/pmdg-blog/pmdg-inspires-young-readers-through-the-2026-mopeleto-and-reading-competition) #### [PMDG Inspires Young Readers Through the 2026 Mopeleto and Reading Competition](https://www.pmdg.org.za/pmdg-blog/pmdg-inspires-young-readers-through-the-2026-mopeleto-and-reading-competition) By [PMDG](https://www.pmdg.org.za/pmdg-blog/author/pmdg) 11 July 2026 On6 June 2026, thePella Matlhako Development Group (PMDG)successfully hosted its annualMopeleto... 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