In an effort to broaden the minds of students, the first chess class was given at the Charles Memorial Primary School. Mr. Mdu Msoni taught the basics of chess to 12 students and 6 of their teachers. The students come from grades 5 through 7 and they were all very eager to learn. They listened and looked attentively along with their teacher as Mr. Msoni showed then the various elements involved. They repeated enthusiastically the different pieces, "rook, bishop, knight, queen." It was very exciting to be there with them. By the end of the class they were able to set up the chess board, identify all the pieces and move them around the board. I asked the students if they enjoyed the lesson and they all said with smiles a very big "yes". I wonder what will be on their minds tonight.
In addition to Charles Memorial Primary School, chess will be introduced to La Lelani and the Ntshongweni Primary Schools. It think that this will be wonderful for the students as it will allow their minds to think in a new way and have some fun at the same time. Keep the students and Mr. Msoni in your prayers.
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