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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER 2017 News What will you spell? THE University of Malta's Għaqda tal- Malti will be organising the first Spell- ing Bee in Maltese at Spazju Kreattiv, St James Cavalier in Valletta, this Wednes- day from 6 to 8pm. This will take the form of a competition for children between 8 and 13 years old, split between two sessions, the first for children 8-10 years old, and the second session for children aged 11-13. Whoever applies to take part in this event shall be given a list of 100 words, of which 50 shall be used during the spelling bee, so that the participants will familiarise themselves with the words beforehand. The participants of each ses- sion shall be on stage, taking it in turns to spell a given word. If a word is spelled right, the participant is given a point, if not, the word goes to the next partici- pant. The first three winners in each session shall be given a set of books from Merlin Publishers, as well as a certificate of par- ticipation. Teacher of Maltese Dorothy Bezzina will preside over the event as a special judge, together with two other judges who are studying Maltese at University level. Hello Tomorrow Celebrate a milestone in aviation We're taking delivery of our 100th A380 and want to celebrate with you. Enjoy special fares to a wide range of destinations. Book by 21st September. DUBAI ACCRA KUALA LUMPUR BANGKOK SHANGHAI CAPE TOWN HONG KONG MALE MANILA COLOMBO € 657 € 672 € 715 € 750 € 752 € 771 € 826 € 884 € 884 € 894 ECONOMY CLASS FROM* DESTINATION *Terms and conditions apply. Off er valid for tickets booked and purchased until 21 September 2017 and for outbound travel between 15 September 2017 and 7 December 2017. Additional restrictions apply. Fares are per person and are inclusive of all travel taxes. For information or to book visit emirates.com/mt. Pedestrian grievously injured An Irish pedestrian is suffering from grievous injuries after he was hit by a car in Sliema. The accident occurred at the Strand at 9:30am. Reports show that the Sliema resident was hit by a 67-year-old woman, also from Sliema, who was driving a Volkswagen Golf. Police investigations are ongo- ing. An official inquiry is also un- derway. 23-year-old run over An Italian woman was grievously injured when she was run over by a 20-year-old man in St Julian's. Police reports show that the acci- dent occurred at 3:40am. The Dingli resident was driving his car, a Peugeot 308, when he hit the 23-year-old. She is now being treated at Ma- ter Dei hospital, where it was established that she is suffering from grievous injuries. Woman, 74, run over in Valletta A 74-year-old woman was griev- ously injured in Valletta, where she was run over by a van. Reports show that the elderly woman was hit by a 26-year-old Valletta resident. The accident took place yester- day at 9am in St Nicholas Street. Ambulances took the victim to Mater Dei to be treated. Details of her injuries are not yet known. Police investigations are ongoing. First edition of Maltese spelling bee takes place at St James Cavalier