At the end of the first chess module in Victoria Road Primary, Walker Road Primary, and Tullos Primary, all three schools competed in an end-of season chess tournament, kindly hosted by Tullos Primary School.

Kay Diack and David Fryer had organised activities to mark end-of-year celebrations of the innovative and highly successful Aberdeen Children’s University (CU). Chess is one of three key activities promoted during CU’s first year of OOSHLAS, along with Smart Arts and Young Investigators Club.

Children’s University is about children exploring different ways of learning and gaining accreditation for this. It aims to develop a culture of achievement and lifelong learning from an early age, and focuses on the transition stage between primary and secondary school.

This initiative is the first of it's kind in Scotland. More information can be obtained from Kay Diack on 07778 872 309

The aims of Aberdeen’s CU are inextricably linked with the five National Priorities for Education, as well as our national commitment to lifelong learning

The Chess Tournament took place during the Torry Gala Week, on Tuesday 14^th June, from 1.15pm – 2.45pm. Pupils from P4 – P7 from each school made up teams of 12 for the event.

                   

All the young chess enthusiasts conducted themselves in a sporting manner, and in the chess tradition, shook hands before and after each game. 

There was a buzz of excitement and expectation during the event as the players battled for supremacy, each hoping to secure a point for their school team.

                  

The competition was keenly contested throughout, with a tiny margin separating all three schools at the end, as Walker Road just inched ahead near the finish to win the team trophy by half a point.