Colleen Elkins – Gifted and Talented Co-Ordinator K-6

Melbourne Chess – National Finals

Our Years 7 and 8 chess team travelled to Melbourne to participate in the National Chess Inter-Schools Championships in the Years 5-9 division from Sunday 2 December to Tuesday 4 December. There were 21 schools participating, all of which qualified for the competition by being a top contender in interschool’s competitions within their state.

Our boys played strongly, with steely nerves and wonderful support for one another. After each match they sat with their coach, Mr Michael Todd, to analyse their game and learn.

Emanuel ended up in 4^th place, just 1 point behind the schools in 2^nd and 3^rd position.

Well done to the boys. Congratulations on your efforts at following up after each game and a huge thank you to Mr Michael Todd for giving up 3 days to accompany the team and provide the steady, level-headed influence the players needed throughout the competition.