Governor General Sir Kenneth Hall (left) congratulates all-island champion Sade Dunbar (centre), while Lady Hall looks on. The spellers, their coaches and chaperones made a courtesy call on Their Excellencies, last Thursday.

Spelling Bee spellers on tour.

It's that time of year again when the leaders of Jamaica and sponsors shower our Spelling Bee champions with love, attention and gifts for a job well done. Here are some highlights.

Spelling Bee spellers on tour.

Prime Minister Bruce Golding (second right) presents a gift to 'Gleaner Children's Own' Spelling Bee all-island champion Sade Dunbar when the spellers visited the Office of the Prime Minister, last Thursday. Looking on are Education Minister Andrew Holness (left) and Information, Sports and Culture Minister Olivia Grange.

Wife of the prime minister, Lorna Golding (right), makes a presentation to 'Gleaner Children's Own' Spelling Bee all-island champion, Sade Dunbar, at Putt 'N' Play, last week. - photos by Ricardo Makyn/Staff Photographer

Kameice Francis (left), Andrene Hutchinson (centre) and Kimone Davis load up in the Cup and Saucer ride at Putt 'N' Play.

The spellers get their balloons inflated by the Putt 'N' Play clown.

Spelling Bee spellers on tour.