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Warrnambool East Primary School chaplain Janet Ferguson calls it therapy as she teaches life skills to challenged children.
"It shows them strategies, leadership skills and how to handle emotions," she said. "The rules never change, they learn to handle the challenges and plan ahead. "I use chess as part of an enrichment process to help children with social issues. "They see that it's not just a game for nerds. They enjoy it and then can go on to play in bigger games including on-line international challenges.
"Next Monday five of pupils from Warrnambool East grade six will travel to Melbourne for state championships where they will meet polished performers from some of the more privileged private schools.
Hi everyone,
Warrnambool East Primary School chaplain Janet Ferguson calls it therapy as she teaches life skills to challenged children.
"It shows them strategies, leadership skills and how to handle emotions," she said. "The rules never change, they learn to handle the challenges and plan ahead. "I use chess as part of an enrichment process to help children with social issues. "They see that it's not just a game for nerds. They enjoy it and then can go on to play in bigger games including on-line international challenges.
"Next Monday five of pupils from Warrnambool East grade six will travel to Melbourne for state championships where they will meet polished performers from some of the more privileged private schools.
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Oh god it's a chess cake. My night is ruined. The cake is going to haunt me. Commendable work teachers of challenged children do. Chess is a tremendous help to these kids.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all the teacher in the world who work with challenged children. Thanks for the lovely article link and yes, this photo is the photo of the week.
ReplyDeleteIsn't the pawn on b2 missing? Has someone eaten it? LOL.
ReplyDeletewhat a joyous photo. Thanks for sharing. My best wishes to the young lady teaching these kids.
ReplyDeleteLovely photo.
ReplyDeleteTeaching is a very honorable work. Very heartening to know that these children find hope and joy cause of chess. My congratulations to Ms Janet Ferguson
ReplyDeleteMuy bien
ReplyDeleteCommendable initiative. Good for the kids.
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone know where to get moulds for creating those chocolate chess pieces near London?
ReplyDeleteThat's a sweet one worth making into a poster.
ReplyDeleteYummmmmm
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