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Chess Club runs after school during terms 1,2 and 3.
In first term, the sessions are designed for the beginner. Children are taught the basic moves and learn to play a simple game. The more advanced players gain
a better understanding of the game and tactics to use in
competition.
There are many reasons why students should play chess.
Studies show that playing chess can:
- Raise intelligence quotient (IQ) scores
- Strengthen problem solving skills, teaching how to
make difficult and abstract decisions independently
- Enhance reading, memory, language, and mathematical
abilities
- Foster critical, creative, and original thinking
- Provide practice at making accurate and fast decisions
under time pressure, a skill that can help improve exam
scores at school
- Teach how to think logically and efficiently, learning
to select the 'best' choice from a large number of options
- Challenge gifted children while potentially helping
underachieving gifted students learn how to study and
strive for excellence
- Demonstrate the importance of flexible planning,
concentration, and the consequences of decisions
- Reach boys and girls regardless of their natural
abilities or
socio-economic backgrounds
Given these educational benefits, it is clear that chess
is one of the most effective teaching tools to prepare
children for a world increasingly swamped by information
and ever tougher decisions.
If you are interested in having your child join our
Chess Club, please see Mrs Wendy Calvert
in the library.
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