Chess News

Congratulations to the six children who represented St Saviour’s Primary School in the Toowoomba District Primary Teams Chess competition on Tuesday 6th September.   

Our Open Team consisted of Kyara Flanagan, Hari Vinod and Liam McHugh.  Kyara won 4 games, while Hari and Liam both took away 3 wins.  With a team member down, they placed extremely well in the middle of the field of 69 teams. 

Our Novice Team (Cooper Skuse, Oliver Pavao and Leo Hasted) all competed in a chess competition for the first time, played with one person down and came away with a few winning games each.  They played in a field of 33 teams. 

The students reported having a great day of chess, laughter and teamwork.  Well done to them on their exemplary behaviour.  Thank you also to Mrs Judy Smith and Mrs Kristi Skuse for taking the time to supervise. 

We are looking for more children to join the chess club.  Liam and Hari will be making a presentation about chess at assembly next week and early next term.  Also stay tuned for the next newsletter where we’ll include their presentation.  If your child would like to come and try chess in the next few weeks, please contact me on sara.mchugh@twb.catholic.edu.au

Sara McHugh

Teacher - Chess Club Coordinator