Four East End Elementary Schools Unite for the First-Ever “Bee Brilliant” Spelling Bee Tournament

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Montreal, March 24, 2025- Excitement is buzzing as four East End elementary schools come together for the inaugural “Bee Brilliant” Elementary School Spelling Bee Tournament. This highly anticipated event will take place on April 15, 2025 (10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.) at Laurier Macdonald High School (7355 Viau), featuring the brightest young spellers from Nesbitt Elementary, Pierre de Coubertin Elementary, Dante Elementary, and Michelangelo International Elementary.

The tournament will be hosted by Mose Persico from 105.1 MIKE FM, along with Laura Casella, Global Television Anchor and The Beat 92.5 Radio Host. Aspects of the event may be featured, showcasing this groundbreaking initiative in fostering academic excellence among elementary students.

The “Bee Brilliant” Spelling Bee is more than just a competition; it celebrates academic achievement, language skills, and community spirit. This tournament provides an engaging platform for students to showcase their abilities, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love of learning. 

A special thank you to Librairie Paragraphe, Industria Pizzeria & Bar, Pikchur PhotoBooth,  105.1 MIKE FM, Les Délices Lafreanie, Laurier Macdonald Adult Centre and Polysleep for their generous support in acknowledging the work of our students.

This event was inspired by the idea of a Grade 5 Student Council student at Pierre de Coubertin Elementary, Elvie Kikewa Okandze, and brought to fruition through the dedication of the administration teams of all five participating schools. Key contributors include Personal Development and Community Involvement Animators Vince Lacroce, Mary Poullas, and Veronica D’Agata; Sara Luciano, Isabelle Moreau, and Lidia Niro, teachers at Pierre de Coubertin Elementary; Giuliana Terriaca and Sabrina Gomes-Cardoso, Special Education Technicians at Pierre de Coubertin Elementary; and Julia Muro, Anna Tzouvadakis, Annie Cacchiotti, and Chelsea Suan, teachers at Nesbitt Elementary.

A heartfelt thank you also goes to the administration team of Laurier Macdonald High School, Cristina Celzi and Jessica Monti, along with Veronica De Ciccio, for their support and set design contributions, ensuring a spectacular tournament experience for all.

This first-ever “Bee Brilliant” Spelling Bee Tournament is set to inspire young minds and foster a sense of unity and excellence across the East End community. Join us as we celebrate the power of words and the brilliance of our young learners.

About the English Montreal School Board

With a youth and adult sector population of more than 35,000 students, the English Montreal School Board (EMSB) is the largest English public school board in Quebec. Established on July 1, 1998, when the province created new boards along linguistic lines, the EMSB network consists of 73 schools and centres. For more details, visit the EMSB website at www.emsb.qc.ca.é

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Contact:

Michael J. Cohen

Manager, Marketing and Communications

English Montreal School Board

mcohen@emsb.qc.ca

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