This term saw Woodleigh School being represented by Minimbah students at the Primary School Chess Finals, held by Northern Star Chess.

Zone Primary School Open Chess Semi Final

On the 25th of October, the following Minimbah students – Harry M and Max (Year 4), Brodie, Daniel and Henry (Year 5) and Oscar (Year 6) attended Karingal to compete in the Zone Primary School Open Chess Semi-Final. 100 students gathered at Karingal Primary School to earn a place in the Grand Final over the seven rounds played across the day. The boys should be proud of their efforts on the day and their excellent sportsmanship, both on and off the board. Unfortunately, none of the boys qualified for the next stage, but the fire is fuelled for next year’s competition. They are to be congratulated on placing 9th in the team rankings out of twenty-one teams.

L-R - Daniel, Harry, Max, Tim from Northern Star Chess, Brodie, Henry & Oscar

Primary Girls’ Chess State Final

Two days on from the Open Semi-Final, Minimbah chess players were at it again. Amy (Year 5) and Ella and Kat (Year 6) travelled to Balwyn North to compete in the Primary Girls’ Chess State Final. Once again, 100 competitors arrived to battle it across the chess boards. The girls are to be commended on their efforts, with them placing 14th as a team out of forty-one teams and Ella being awarded the best player of the round in Round 4. Special thanks to Corinne, Ella’s mum, for being their Chess chaperone and chauffeur for the day. An excellent effort.

L- R - Amy, Kat and Ella

Special certificates from Northern Star Chess were awarded to these students during a recent assembly to celebrate their efforts.

L- R Back; Oscar, Harry. M, Henry, Daniel and Max

L-R Front; Ella, Kat and Amy

Absent: Brodie