This term, we took 20 students to King’s Christian College in Reedy Creek to represent our school in the 2025 Gold Coast Senior Interschool Chess Tournament.

Across the day, all students played seven competitive matches, with merit badges awarded to those who won 4.5 games or more.

Medals were presented to individuals and teams who placed in the top three.

Our students represented the school with pride, displaying excellent behaviour, wearing their uniforms impeccably, and engaging in each game with focus and genuine excitement.

It was wonderful to see their strong sportsmanship and team spirit throughout the tournament.

Competition Highlights:

B Division – Darcy Taylor, Sachiel Paniagua, Kassiyus Anapa, Calvin Saul

• Darcy Taylor placed 3rd individually, earning a bronze medal.
• The B Division team placed 3rd overall, with all team members receiving bronze medals.
• Merit badges: Sachiel Paniagua and Kassiyus Anapa

CC1 Division – Hunter Collinson, Sai Aungthan, Marcus Wylie, Anthony Leang

• The CC1 team placed 2nd overall in the C Division, with all members receiving silver medals.
• Merit badges: Hunter Collinson, Sai Aungthan, and Anthony Leang

CC2 Division – Matthew Barnes, Jordan Bolger, Alec Wylie, Harrison King

• Merit badges: Matthew Barnes and Jordan Bolger

CC3 Division – Somya Bhatt, Yulia Kovalev, Lewis Saul, Archer Theil-Paul

D Division – Joshua Blackman, Benjamin Crane, Llwellyn Van Eck, Felix Zheng

• Felix Zheng placed 2nd individually, receiving a silver medal.
• Llwellyn Van Eck placed 3rd individually, earning a bronze medal.
• The D Division team placed 2nd overall, with all team members receiving silver medals.

Overall, the day was a great success, and our students thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

We extend our sincere thanks to Gardiner Chess for hosting such a well-run and welcoming event.

Mr Harley Macbeth
Senior Teacher