In these times of keyboard skills and direct messaging the art of good handwriting is
viewed by some as less important. But not by the teachers at Santa Maria Magdalene
Primary school, Benitatchell and Teulada Moraira Lions club.
For many years the school has entered all their pupils into the annual Claude Kelly
Memorial Handwriting Competition named in honour of a founder member of the
Lion’s s club.
Traditionally, on the last day of term, all the children assemble eager to find out who has
won the coveted diplomas. At this special ceremony the Lions President and the
headteacher award the prizes for the best handwriting to the rousing applause and cheers
of the whole school.
A new year, a new term , the children start practising their handwriting skills once again
in the hope they will impress the Lion’s judges the most.
The tradition continues