Help every student find their voice.
We believe that with the support of our teachers, volunteers, parents, students and sponsors, we can continue to enrich the educational experience of Bermuda's students and contribute to their future success.
Choosing to donate to this powerful endeavor means not only contributing to the educational development of our students but also supporting a noble cause that promotes literacy, confidence and communication skills. Their support will help us achieve our mission and vision while making a lasting impact on the lives of Bermuda's youth.
"The ultimate goal of Bermuda Spelling Bee is to have the champion speller participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in the U.S."
Dr Rosemary Hall
2025 Bermuda Spelling Bee Linguist
Dr Rosemary Hall is a Bermudian linguist and English Language specialist. She studied English Language and Literature at the University of Oxford, where she continued her studies with an MPhil and PhD in Linguistics. Her PhD research focused on Bermudian English; its origins, pronunciation patterns and use today. She is passionate about celebrating Bermuda’s unique dialect and its connections to Bermudian history and culture.
Dr Hall has held academic posts at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Queen Mary (University of London) and the University of Leeds. In 2021, she worked closely with the Oxford English Dictionary to prepare their first batch of Bermudian English entries and continues to act as a World Englishes consultant for the OED. Dr Hall now lives in the UK and works as an independent research consultant. She is also an experienced oral historian, recording the words, stories and voices of people from all walks of life for listeners today and in the future.
Meet The Winners
2025 Finalists
2025 Bermuda Spelling Bee finalists represent Bermuda’s brightest young minds.
