{"id":7107,"date":"2026-02-16T16:57:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T14:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wow.woordfees.co.za\/register-for-the-2026-sanlam-wow-spelling-festival\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T15:15:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T13:15:00","slug":"register-for-the-2026-sanlam-wow-spelling-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wow.woordfees.co.za\/en\/register-for-the-2026-sanlam-wow-spelling-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Register for the 2026 Sanlam WOW Spelling Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The 17th Sanlam WOW Spelling Festival takes place nationwide from July to October, and schools and learners are invited to start registering now. Participation is completely free. <\/p>\n\n<p>It is the largest spelling festival in South Africa. Schools and learners can participate in the following categories: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Afrikaans: Grade 1 to 10<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>English: Grade 4 to 9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>isiXhosa: Grade 5 to 8<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>The Sanlam WOW Spelling Festival is a flagship project of Words Open Worlds (WOW), an empowerment initiative of Stellenbosch University. WOW presents creative and educational programs and activities in schools aimed at the promotion of language, literature, and the arts. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"896\" src=\"https:\/\/wow.woordfees.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/0V0A9368-1024x896.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wow.woordfees.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/0V0A9368-1024x896.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wow.woordfees.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/0V0A9368-300x262.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wow.woordfees.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/0V0A9368-768x672.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wow.woordfees.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/0V0A9368-1536x1343.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wow.woordfees.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/0V0A9368-2048x1791.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sub>Fiona van Kerwel, WOW Manager. IMAGE: AB Jantjies <\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Fiona van Kerwel, WOW Manager, says it is remarkable that the Spelling Festival is already in its 17th year. \u201cOur mission with the Spelling Festival is to broaden the perspectives of learners and educators through words. We want to develop learners\u2019 language skills so they can gain the necessary confidence to communicate effectively. Sharp language skills also helps them with better comprehension in other school subjects. It is truly wonderful to see how the Spelling Festival grows year after year.\u201d <\/p>\n\n<p>Learners must progress through three levels to qualify for the national final\u2014circuit level, district level, and provincial level. The national final takes place on 3 October 2026 in Stellenbosch. Dates and venues for the circuit, district, and provincial levels will be communicated in due course. Keep an eye on WOW\u2019s website, social media platforms, <a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VafzqfwFi8xdxqmnGm0B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WhatsApp channel<\/a>, and newsletter for announcements and arrangements.   <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/wow.woordfees.co.za\/en\/register\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> for registration forms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online spelling tests are available on WOW\u2019s website at https:\/\/wow.woordfees.co.za\/en\/wat-ons-doen\/.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spelling lists and all information packages will be sent to all registered schools by March 2.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Closing date <\/strong><br\/>Registrations for the Sanlam WOW Spelling Festival close on 31 May 2026.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Enquiries<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Email: uswow@sun.ac.za<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read more about WOW <a href=\"https:\/\/wow.woordfees.co.za\/en\/more-about-wow\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"662\" data-id=\"7070\" src=\"https:\/\/wow.woordfees.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sanlam-WOW-Spelling-Festival-National-Finals-AB-Jantjies-45-1024x662.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wow.woordfees.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sanlam-WOW-Spelling-Festival-National-Finals-AB-Jantjies-45-1024x662.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wow.woordfees.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sanlam-WOW-Spelling-Festival-National-Finals-AB-Jantjies-45-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wow.woordfees.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sanlam-WOW-Spelling-Festival-National-Finals-AB-Jantjies-45-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wow.woordfees.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sanlam-WOW-Spelling-Festival-National-Finals-AB-Jantjies-45-1536x993.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wow.woordfees.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sanlam-WOW-Spelling-Festival-National-Finals-AB-Jantjies-45-2048x1324.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">During the 2025 Sanlam WOW Spelling Festival. IMAGE: AB Jantjies <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"7076\" src=\"https:\/\/wow.woordfees.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sanlam-WOW-Spelling-Festival-National-Finals-AB-Jantjies-11-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wow.woordfees.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sanlam-WOW-Spelling-Festival-National-Finals-AB-Jantjies-11-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wow.woordfees.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sanlam-WOW-Spelling-Festival-National-Finals-AB-Jantjies-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wow.woordfees.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sanlam-WOW-Spelling-Festival-National-Finals-AB-Jantjies-11-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wow.woordfees.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sanlam-WOW-Spelling-Festival-National-Finals-AB-Jantjies-11-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wow.woordfees.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sanlam-WOW-Spelling-Festival-National-Finals-AB-Jantjies-11-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Participants enjoy the festivities of the 2025 Sanlam WOW Spelling Festival. 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