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Chess Power Open Day

  • St Heliers School 126-160 Saint Heliers Bay Road Auckland, Auckland, 1071 New Zealand (map)

CHESS AT SHS FOR YEAR 3 - 8

Would your child like to improve or learn how to play Chess? We have an exciting opportunity for them.

When: August 8th 2024

Session 1: 11am - 11:50am

Session 2: 12:00 - 12:50pm

Here is a brief of the program:

Chess Power Open Day

Our Chess Open Day is engaging, interactive and a lot of fun!

During the Chess Open Day, all children will learn:

  • The history of chess from its early beginnings and how it has become what it is today

  • Each of the characters in the game and their stories

  • How each character moves and the rules of the chess,

  • The most important things to consider in order to play well,

  • Special strategies to help your students win their games.

Please email your details directly to Mrs Rooke Room 24 to ensure a spot

helenr@stheliers.school.nz

Following the open day, we will be holding a weekly chess club at school.  For our expert players there are competitions on offer.

 (Helen Rooke – Chess Co-ordinator)

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