Sporting fun on International Day of Chess
Silverstar Casino believes chess is more than just a boardgame.
Chess is fun – it’s a cool sport that every child can enjoy.
That was the positive message that the Moves for Life chess programme set out to instill in primary school children in celebration of the International Day of Chess in July, in a series of special activities and lessons.
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The Moves for Life programme, which is sponsored by Silverstar Casino in seven disadvantaged primary schools on the West Rand – Mashudu (Kagiso), Avante, Mohlakano, Hartzstraat, and FJL Wells (all in Randfontein), Nooitgedacht 88 and Paardekraal (both in Krugersdorp) – impacts 4 111 learners in 106 foundation phase classes in these schools, and overall 17 732 learners in 463 classes are sponsored by six Tsogo Sun properties around the country.
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The International Day of Chess activities take place during math lessons in school hours from 20 to 28 July, and included chess charades – ‘Guess which chess piece I am?’ for Grade 1s; ‘This chess piece is me’ for Grade 2s, using recycled material to dress themselves as a chess piece and explain why they chose that piece; and a Tic Tac Chess Tournament for Grade 3s, developing critical thinking, reasoning, strategic and tactical play, maths confidence, spatial awareness, and more, as well as practicing chess moves.
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