Eleven teams from across the Kāhui Ako participated in a Chess Tournament at Cobham Intermediate on Thursday 29th August. Congratulations to the winning school, Cobham!

Teams from St Patricks, Fendalton, Roydvale and Cobham competed against each other for the right to be crowned Chess champions. A total of 55 players were involved, with everyone playing 6 matches. They were assisted by senior Chess players from Burnside High School and some of the junior students had the opportunity to play (and beat) the older high school students.

The skills and experience of the Cobham teams proved to be too strong for the other teams, with Cobham placing 1st, 2nd and 3rd. However, it was a great learning experience for all the players and they will hope to improve further in the future. The students had a wonderful time and were very supportive of each other, which was great to see. 

We look forward to this event being even bigger and better in 2020, with the chance for another school to get their name on the trophy.