Hello Everyone,
Here are some updates covering our return from the Winter Break and leading us towards the end of the thrird week in January.
Enjoy the reading... ;)
Week 1
Winter 2007 semester of Chess Club started quietly at Thursday lunch on Jan. 11, as the Grade 7-8 kids were away the first day. We had 12 primary kids. This gave me the chance to work with a few kids one on one. I taught them how to make a couple of the basic checkmates. This will enable them to win their games where they are ahead and should win, rather than only obtain a draw by not knowing how to finish off their opponent. Alexia received her ribbon forfinishing in first place in the Fall semester tournament.
Week 2
At the parents' advisory council meeting, money was approved for Chess Institute of Canada (CIC) to continue teaching at Chess Club! Many thanks. We're still looking for sponsors, so that we can continue to the end of the school year. The council also approved the purchase of 10 new chess sets and boards, to replace the ones loaned by CIC.
At Chess Club, we had all of the regulars back, joined by newcomer Friede, and it was the usual chaos.
Week 3More chaos, and lots of noise! Everyone had fun, staying indoors against the wind chill warning. I continued teaching the basic checkmates to Sarah and Nitai; and started work withGaleo. Kabeer and Anton received their ribbons for finishing in first place in the Fall semester tournament. David CohenChess Coach
Friday, February 23, 2007
Chess News for You! Update!
Everyone was very supportive at the Parent Council meeting on January 16, 2007! They voted $500 for (CIC) to teach chess for Winter 2007, which leaves us to find $500 for the balance of the year from other sponsors. They also voted $100 for 10 new chess sets with laminated paper boards, which I (CIC) will buy and deliver to the school.
We wish to Thank You... The Waterfront PS Parent Council for your generous and continued support of our programs.
Best Regards,
The Waterfront Junior Intermediate Chess Club!
We wish to Thank You... The Waterfront PS Parent Council for your generous and continued support of our programs.
Best Regards,
The Waterfront Junior Intermediate Chess Club!
The Ontario Chess Association:
The TDSB Individual Championship for Grades 7-12 will be held there on Friday, April 27. Permission slips will be necessary.
It will be located at: Stephen Leacock C.I. (Scarborough - Sheppard Avenue East at Birchmount Road)
It will be located at: Stephen Leacock C.I. (Scarborough - Sheppard Avenue East at Birchmount Road)
Mid-Year Standings: 01 January 2007
Listed below are the links to the current standing for both our Chess Clubs.
Take a peek and look at where each of your stand....? You all might be surprised!
Mister Webbe ;)
By a quirk of the ratings system, Devon has a higher rating than Kabeer!
http://www.chesstalk.com/elo/pub/scr/tournois.php?no=2921
http://www.chesstalk.com/elo/pub/scr/tournois.php?no=2922
REMEMBER: Chess Tournament at The Waterfront School
Thursday, March 1, 2007
3:45 PM till 5:30 PM
Please eturn your Permission Forms as soon as possible.
Take a peek and look at where each of your stand....? You all might be surprised!
Mister Webbe ;)
By a quirk of the ratings system, Devon has a higher rating than Kabeer!
http://www.chesstalk.com/elo/pub/scr/tournois.php?no=2921
http://www.chesstalk.com/elo/pub/scr/tournois.php?no=2922
REMEMBER: Chess Tournament at The Waterfront School
Thursday, March 1, 2007
3:45 PM till 5:30 PM
Please eturn your Permission Forms as soon as possible.
Friday, December 22, 2006
Thursday, December 21, 2006...
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
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
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.
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