Friday 13^th Chess Presentation

During this half term some members of Year 5 showed an interest in playing chess at lunchtimes. Within a short amount of time, these players taught more of the class. There soon became a talk of a champion chess player. I took the bait and organised a Chess Championship competition.

The competition was opened to years 2-6. The response was amazing. The chess club had 32 members, some learning, some players, but all were buzzing to play.

The photograph shows a presentation of the Chess Championship. Two members of the Freshwater Chess Club presented the certificates and the trophies. Francis Best – has won many events the most recent just last year (which was in the island press). He is a great tutor and is also keen to help promote Chess. Donna Thomas was the Under 11 Female British Chess Champion in 1984 and set up the Chess club a couple years ago.

Winner – Jonny Year 4

Second Place – Parker Year 5

Third Place – Albert Year 6

It was an amazing event, Shalfleet Primary has been buzzing with it! More children from different year groups have shown an interest in learning to play chess.

I started the club as a way of occupying children during wet breaks but the response, the attitude and the impact it has had, has been absolutely electric! I am so proud of all of the children.

Mrs Blackley – Year 5 teacher.

Pancake Races in Yarmouth

Visit from the Ugandan Choir

Both schools had a visit from the Ugandan Choir who also carried out a workshop for the KS1 children teaching them to dance and play the drums.

Visit from the Salvation Army

Both schools had a vist from local members of the Salvation Army to talk to the children about the valuable charity work they do and how the children can help.

Visit from WWSC – Lifesaving & Water Safety