Mergan Govender, the deputy principal of sport, culture and information technology at the school, said the tradition of chess at the school has never died. “We saw the excitement rise as two generations playfully competed against one another while also indulging in some delicious snacks,” she added. “Chess has always been an amazing and unique thinking game that allows players the opportunity to reach their maximum potential and beyond.”
Govender explained that today in the century of vast technological information and the changes happening every day and every minute in all spheres of social life, chess continues to provide the ability to evaluate perspectives. “To fix a goal and logically estimate ways of its achievement becomes a formula for success,” said Govender.
The chess session was the school’s initiative to get parents enjoying the company of their children in a socialising and relaxing environment.
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