06 Aug 2018
On Monday 6 August, two Kiama chess teams travelled to Nowra to compete in the South Coast heats of the NSW Junior Chess League schools competition. Our teams played with great determination, concentration and with respect for our opponents. They represented the school with distinction.
In the Rookies Grade, the team of Charlie Coddington, Gus Fjellstad, Ava Sloan and Zevvy Evans took out the first place trophy! They competed very well against 12 other schools and overcame last years champions Gerringong in a very tense final.
In the Championship Grade, we were represented by Harry Hawker, Clancy Sloan, Hilton Brown and Archie Willetts and we ended up collecting the second place trophy. This was a wonderful effort because we have a young team and very nearly defeated Illaroo Road A, who have been the champions for the past 5 years. We will keep practicing!
Congratulations to both teams.
(Report provided by Andrew Sloan - volunteer Parent Chess Manager)