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25.01.2022 Welcome to the official OzSpell Facebook, where we'll be bringing you all the latest news about our exciting, new spelling challenge.

24.01.2022 The OzSpell National Grand Champion wins $5000 cash, and a bunch of other fantastic prizes. We want to know: what would YOU do with a cool $5000 in your hot, little hand? The best answer wins a sweet, secret prize!

23.01.2022 Here's a spellbinding riddle which had us all stumped here at OzSpell Headquarters! What common English word is nine letters long and remains a word each time a letter is removed from it, all the way from nine letters down to one? Take a few minutes to try and come up with a nine letter word that fits the bill. If you're still stumped like we were, then watch the video and get ready to be amazed!

22.01.2022 Here at OzSpell, we believe that everyone's a winner! That's why every OzSpeller receives a Certificate of Participation for their school portfolio. The closer an OzSpeller gets to the District Finals, the more they can win. District Finalists receive an all-expenses-paid, 5 day trip to Sydney with a parent/carer, and the chance to appear in the televised National Grand Final. The OzSpell National Grand Champion receives $5000 cash, a huge trophy, and another $5000 for their school library. Wow, that could be you! What are you waiting for? Hop to it, and register now!

20.01.2022 As a cruciverbalist, witticist, and the Letters and Numbers brain trust, David Astle has proven himself to be a whiz with words. And his regular column, Wordplay, in the weekend editions of the Sydney Morning Herald, is no exception. Check out last weekend's (June 16-17) column to find out what David has to say about the beauty and significance of spelling, and why he decided to join forces with us here at OzSpell.

20.01.2022 Want to know which radio stars lost in a mini-OzSpell challenge against twelve year old spelling magician, Evan? Read the newest post on our Blog to find out!

19.01.2022 Say g'day to our skippy mascot, Macropus OzSpellus, but you can call him Boomeroo for short!

18.01.2022 THE RESULTS ARE IN! And they may shock you. More than 10,000 people took part in a Today Tonight online poll on the importance of spelling, and an astounding 95% said they believed it was important. However, recent statistics clearly demonstrate declining literacy and spelling standards across Australia. Today Tonight put these figures to the test with an on-air experiment on Monday night which pitted the generations against each other in a spelling test. The outcome was wor...rying as the youngest generation was revealed to be the worst spellers. That's Generation Y, the generation of those born after 1983 and which includes our children. Without a doubt, Australian literacy and spelling standards are falling, and it is our children who are suffering. Help fight for a brighter future for our children by promoting youth literacy and spelling skills. Register today!

17.01.2022 Hey there, spelling whiz-ards! We have some fantastic news to announce here at OzSpell Headquarters! Due to popular demand, we have decided to make some exciting changes to the OzSpell Challenge 2012 timeline. Read all about them in the new post on the OzSpell blog to find out how these changes affect you!

16.01.2022 Extra, extra! Read all about it! The official OzSpell Blog has officially launched! Click below to read our first entry, and tune in regularly for more serious fun.

14.01.2022 "OzSpell is a great national community event which can help improve national literacy standards while at the same time building children’s confidence by participating in a fun competition."

12.01.2022 Well, time sure does fly when you're having fun. Can you believe we're already halfway through May? It's only a couple of months before the District Finals are upon us. In another blink of the eye, it'll be August: the last month of winter, and the exhilarating lead-up to our National Grand Final! Register now on our website, if you haven't already, to ensure you don't miss out on a chance to showcase your spelling magic, and win some awesome prizes!

11.01.2022 Don't forget to follow us on Twitter for #WordLOfTheDay, #TheSpellingGames, and wordplay galore!

08.01.2022 Spread the word, spelling whiz-ards!

06.01.2022 OzSpell is a national initiative that aims to have some serious fun whilst promoting youth literacy. We encourage students to explore the vitality of the English language; expand their vocabulary; read books; and improve their confidence, communication and comprehension skills. Cast a spell with OzSpell!

05.01.2022 How do you say fish and chips again? Check out how the New Zealand accent baffles U.S. spelling bee judges:

04.01.2022 Just a friendly reminder!

03.01.2022 Ahoy there, Western Australians! You're so far away from us here at OzSpell Headquarters on the east coast, but we love each and every one of you. Check out in the link below what Federal Member for Stirling, MP Michael Keenan, had to say about our work here at OzSpell. Keep up the great work, WA! We look forward to meeting you at the National Grand Final!

03.01.2022 "Words are building blocks which unlock the mysteries of the world and nurture the lives of good global citizens." Learn more about the importance of language in our everyday lives as well as OzSpell's "back to basics" approach to spelling and grammar in the latest issue of Bhavan magazine, on pages 64-65: http://www.bhavanaustralia.org/bhava/BhavanAustralia911.pdf

02.01.2022 Put your spelling skills to the test with Today Tonight's quiz.