Chess at Franklin this term has been another success story, with many students joining chess club each week and either learning the game or continuing to develop their skills.  Two weeks ago six students from Franklin competed in the second   inter-school competition of the year at Sacred Heart in Geeveston.  The students all accounted for themselves well and Franklin finished a credible fourth against strong teams from six other Huon Valley Schools.  With 60 players on the day the quality of junior chess in the valley continues to improve.

There are a number of chess activities happening on the school holidays (see the flyer below), as well as lots happening in Term 4.  Franklin’s performance at inter-school tournaments this year has qualified it for five seats in the State championships in Launceston on October 27, and the Huon Valley Chess Festival will be hosting the Bendigo Bank Junior Cup in Huonville on November 8.  David and I are looking forward to seeing Franklin students continue to develop their confidence, sportsmanship and chess skills in Term 4.

Matthew Tack