Happy Valley School has promoted chess and supported teams in the Southern Primary Chess League for many year. The Southern Primary Chess League has been organizing a chess competition for primary school students in the southern area since 1982.

This year Happy Valley entered a team  in each of the two divisions. Students who represented our school were:-

Inter-school matches were held fortnightly throughout Terms 1 and 2. Both of our teams performed superbly throughout the season. At the end of a closely fought competition, both Division 1 and Division 2 teams finished on top. A first for our school!

Congratulations to every one concerned, especially to Parent Coordinator, Mark Smith whose energetic enthusiasm provided a launching pad for the teams' success.

Above: Our senior team display the spoils of victory From left: Mark Smith (Parent Coordinator), Michael Eddy, Sam Pater, Elliott Smith, Nicky Hein, Cameron Grant and Emma Hillman.

Special mention to Elliott Smith.  Elliott played at number one for the senior team throughout the season and was undefeated. At a special presentation  evening run by the Southern Primary Chess League, Elliott was presented with the Val Pylapenko award for his achievement. Congratulations to Elliott.

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