Zarex Celis of Sta.
Elena Elementary School emerged as the winner of the SM Super Spelling Bee
elimination round in SM City Marikina. He will represent his school and the
mall in the grand finals at SM Mall of Asia.
The air was buzzing
with excitement last September 6, 2025, as SM City Marikina’s hallway at the
Ground Level near Ace Hardware transformed into a live stage for word wizards.
More than 180 students from both public and private schools in Marikina gathered
for the SM Super Spelling Bee Elimination Round, showcasing not just their
spelling skills but also their confidence and love for learning.
Zarex Celis of Sta.
Elena Elementary School orally spells out the word "euphonious"
during the SM Super Spelling Bee elims at SM City Marikina.
Open to Grades 5 and 6
students aged 10 to 12 years old, the competition brought together young
learners eager to put their knowledge to the test in front of an enthusiastic
crowd of parents, teachers, and mallgoers. After several intense rounds, one
young speller stood out among the rest—Zarex Celis of Sta. Elena Elementary
School, who emerged as the champion of SM City Marikina’s leg of the
competition.
Now on its second year, the SM Super Spelling
Bee has grown even bigger with 40 participating SM Supermalls nationwide,
serving as a platform where classroom champs and young word enthusiasts can
shine and celebrate the joy of words. This year’s edition is made even more
meaningful as it coincides with SM Supermalls’ 40th anniversary, a milestone
that underscores its commitment to creating spaces where families can shop,
dine, learn, and connect through meaningful experiences.
More than 180 students
from Marikina City battled it out as the best speller during the SM Super
Spelling Bee at SM City Marikina.
The event was made
possible through the support of National Book Store, National University, Power
Mac Center, and Jollibee—partners who share in SM’s mission to nurture
learning, creativity, and confidence among the youth.
The written spelling
round at the SM City Marikina leg of the SM Super Spelling Bee
Congratulations once
again to Zarex Celis for this well-deserved win! We wish you the best of luck
as you advance to the next round of the SM Super Spelling Bee.
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