GEC GIANT SCRABBLE

On Friday October 30th 2009 we had an afternoon of fun on New Zealand's record breaking GIANT SCRABBLE board - over 16 metres squared!

Primary and intermediate school students from around Auckland participated in the Gifted Education Centre GIANT SCRABBLE competition to help raise awareness for giftedness. The event was generously sponsored by Mattel with top score and spot prizes awarded on the day.

The competing teams of students will created their own 1m x 1m Scrabble tiles inspired by a nominated “tall poppy”, who were invited to become their team mentor. New Zealand's number one Scrabble champion, Howard Warner, was on hand to give tips to these aspiring young Scrabble players.

Making the tiles

Keep it on the tiles please!

More fun tile making

The Giant Scrabble Board at Mt Smart Stadium


Okay, has anyone got the 'Q'?

Some winners with their spoils - thanks Mattel!

See the Giant Scrabble Game in the media:

Eastern Bays Courier

Scoop

USA Today