Dr Dwamena (Mathematics Teacher)

On Tuesday, the ICreate space was a hive of activity ahead of the inaugural House Chess Competition. An open invitation to everyone in the Senior School, the competitors played with enthusiasm and earned points for their houses.

Hepburn were the overall winners. It is hoped that this will become an annual house event. Students can attend weekly Chess Club sessions at Tuesday lunchtime in M004.

Some of the advantages of playing chess are stated below:

• Playing Chess improves memory.
• Chess improves concentration.
• Chess helps in strategic thinking because chess is a strategy game.
• By playing Chess we can see improvement in attention.
• Playing chess is fun.
• Chess helps to improve brain functions as it exercises the brain.
• It also helps to improve problem solving skills
• Chess also helps to improve planning skills and foresight.