The nation’s top young spellers were celebrated at the Mindstar National Spelling Bee and Tech Park 2026 Grand Finals, held on May 13th at the Southern Academy for the Performing Arts.

Students from across Trinidad and Tobago showcased exceptional skill and confidence as they tackled challenging words in a competition marked by discipline, determination and camaraderie.

At the Primary level, in the Standard One category, Sebastien Hosein of the Homeschool Association of Trinidad and Tobago took first place, followed by Zidane Ramsook of Canaan Presbyterian, and Esabella Fleming of St Mary’s Mucurapo Girls’ RC.