Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury schools are being urged to get involved in this year’s Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee to promote literacy.

Federal Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman said the spelling bee, hosted by Kids News, is a fun way for students to develop a passion for words.   

“Spelling bees are a lot of fun, and they have wider benefits like helping children develop confidence and a real love of words and language,” Ms Templeman said.

“Literacy skills provide a fundamental b