We had 21 kids out for the last session of the calendar year. We wrapped up the tournaments.
In the Junior/Intermediate section, Anton and Kabeer shared first with the same number of wins.
Kabeer had a perfect score, whereas Anton had to play one extra game to catch up. After the school break, we'll resume chess club on the very first Thursday lunch: January 11, 2007 beginning at 12:05 p.m. in Mr. Webbe's classroom; Room 8.
Just a reminder to those who would like to help that funding has now run out for this program which is free for the kids. We need to raise $1,000. Possible sources include donations, for which a tax receipt can be arranged; corporate sponsorships; and advertisements from local usinesses in our monthly Newsletter which we will launch in January!
See Everyone in 2007! Have a safe holiday break!
David Cohen
Chess Coach
The Waterfront School
David Cohen
Friday, December 22, 2006
Thursday, December 14, 2006: Holiday Break Approaching!
Good Afternoon everyone!
We had 24 kids today for lunch time Chess Club. Devon played Lilyan in a helpful way, by showing her how to make better moves at each step of the game. Then Devon turned around and was on the receiving end of some friendly instruction from Kabeer. Just the atmosphere
we like to see!
Anton and Kabeer wanted extra practice before the individual Scholastic Tournament this Saturday, so they each challenged me to a game. I played them both at the same time, on two separate boards, and even played Devon an instruction game on a third board at the same time. First, Kabeer beat me. He then took over the instruction game. Then Anton beat me. So that
didn't turn out well for me, but I was happy for the kids.
Thanks to Chelsea, Telia and Megan for help cleaning up for both divisons!
David Cohen
Chess Coach
Waterfront
David Cohen
Reminder... School begins on Monday, January 8, 2006
We had 24 kids today for lunch time Chess Club. Devon played Lilyan in a helpful way, by showing her how to make better moves at each step of the game. Then Devon turned around and was on the receiving end of some friendly instruction from Kabeer. Just the atmosphere
we like to see!
Anton and Kabeer wanted extra practice before the individual Scholastic Tournament this Saturday, so they each challenged me to a game. I played them both at the same time, on two separate boards, and even played Devon an instruction game on a third board at the same time. First, Kabeer beat me. He then took over the instruction game. Then Anton beat me. So that
didn't turn out well for me, but I was happy for the kids.
Thanks to Chelsea, Telia and Megan for help cleaning up for both divisons!
David Cohen
Chess Coach
Waterfront
David Cohen
Reminder... School begins on Monday, January 8, 2006
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Days to the Tournament... WOW!
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Days to go... 2.5 in fact before we head to our first tournament as a school team! Our team consists of Kabeer (Captain), Anton, Clayton and Mason.
The team has been working upon new moves and techniques throughout the week. They are prepared and organized for the challenge this weekend.
Stay Tuned! Look out for tournament updates this weekend and in The Waterfront Wave.
Days to go... 2.5 in fact before we head to our first tournament as a school team! Our team consists of Kabeer (Captain), Anton, Clayton and Mason.
The team has been working upon new moves and techniques throughout the week. They are prepared and organized for the challenge this weekend.
Stay Tuned! Look out for tournament updates this weekend and in The Waterfront Wave.
Sunday, November 12, 2006
Chess Clubs, Tournaments and other Stuff
Sunday, November 12, 2006 - Update
Toronto Team Chess Championship
November 25, 2006
K-3, 7-9, 9-12St. Michael’s College, Brennan Hall
By team of 4 players from the same school. Pre-registration only
For more information see toronto_team.pdf
Information: Chess'n Math Association at (416) 486-3395.
*Our school would like to send a team. Please support this activity.
Toronto Team Chess Championship
November 25, 2006
K-3, 7-9, 9-12St. Michael’s College, Brennan Hall
By team of 4 players from the same school. Pre-registration only
For more information see toronto_team.pdf
Information: Chess'n Math Association at (416) 486-3395.
*Our school would like to send a team. Please support this activity.
Our First Three Weeks Watch Out... More to Come
Good Afternoon,
The kids at The Waterfront School are excited about lunchtime chess every Thursday. We had 18 kids come out for the first hectic day. Unfortunately, I only brought 7 chess sets, the same as last year. I didn't expect such a great response! But it was really wonderful to see the kids having fun. A few kids left disappointed, because they didn't get a chance to play. So, for our second week, I brought more chess sets: a total of 10, to accomodate 20 players. But again we ran short, as 24 kids came out!
During our third meeting - Thursday, November 09, 2006 we had a combined total of 32 Chess Club Members from all three division in attendance! Wow!
Thanks to Mr. Webbe, we were better organized. The Primary kids played first, and then some left for recess, and were replaced by the Junior/Intermediate kids. So, everyone got a chance to play. I'll just mention a few kids. In Week 1, Coral was a big help setting up the boards at the start of the lunch period. Everything goes much smoother and faster when the kids pitch in and help with setup. It's also important to help clean up at the end. If everyone sets up their board, then I know there are no missing pieces, and I can put the sets away. As Ted says, imagine if everyone always cleaned up after themselves ... Among the older kids, Kabeer is the whiz kid. He plays fast and he plays well. He even came close to beating me. This is a frequent goal of the kids, many of whom love to challenge me. No one at The Waterfront School has beaten me yet, but kids at other schools have. I'll know I'm teaching them well when I see the kids confident enough to challenge me, and skilled enough to beat me.
If a child has a chance to play chess during the week betweeen chess classes, then encourage the child to play: with a classmate, friend, or relative.
Next Chess Club:
Thursday, November 17, 2006
Junior/ Intermediates (Grades 4 to 8) 12:05 pm to 12:35 pm
David Cohen
Chess Coach
The Waterfront School
The kids at The Waterfront School are excited about lunchtime chess every Thursday. We had 18 kids come out for the first hectic day. Unfortunately, I only brought 7 chess sets, the same as last year. I didn't expect such a great response! But it was really wonderful to see the kids having fun. A few kids left disappointed, because they didn't get a chance to play. So, for our second week, I brought more chess sets: a total of 10, to accomodate 20 players. But again we ran short, as 24 kids came out!
During our third meeting - Thursday, November 09, 2006 we had a combined total of 32 Chess Club Members from all three division in attendance! Wow!
Thanks to Mr. Webbe, we were better organized. The Primary kids played first, and then some left for recess, and were replaced by the Junior/Intermediate kids. So, everyone got a chance to play. I'll just mention a few kids. In Week 1, Coral was a big help setting up the boards at the start of the lunch period. Everything goes much smoother and faster when the kids pitch in and help with setup. It's also important to help clean up at the end. If everyone sets up their board, then I know there are no missing pieces, and I can put the sets away. As Ted says, imagine if everyone always cleaned up after themselves ... Among the older kids, Kabeer is the whiz kid. He plays fast and he plays well. He even came close to beating me. This is a frequent goal of the kids, many of whom love to challenge me. No one at The Waterfront School has beaten me yet, but kids at other schools have. I'll know I'm teaching them well when I see the kids confident enough to challenge me, and skilled enough to beat me.
If a child has a chance to play chess during the week betweeen chess classes, then encourage the child to play: with a classmate, friend, or relative.
Next Chess Club:
Thursday, November 17, 2006
Junior/ Intermediates (Grades 4 to 8) 12:05 pm to 12:35 pm
David Cohen
Chess Coach
The Waterfront School
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Junior/ Intermediate Team Members
Kabeer - Captain
Anton
Mason
Clayton
Jonathan
Amir
Devon
Steven
John
Eric
Evan
Anton
Mason
Clayton
Jonathan
Amir
Devon
Steven
John
Eric
Evan
By: Anton Kats
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