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Good Shepherd Primary School and Nursery School, Derry

Chess Club Update

6th Mar 2025
Our current block of chess afterschool club has now come to an end.  We are delighted to inform you that a new block will begin on Tuesday 25th March and will run for 8 weeks, each Tuesday from 3-4pm.  This is open to Primary 5, Primary 6 and Primary 7 pupils.  Numbers are limited.  Please book via ParentPay to secure your child's place.  Cost: £30 for 8 weeks.

Why play chess?

"Chess training and practice supports the development of higher-order thinking skills—like problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, planning, and even creative thinking. Chess training and practice also helps improve general cognitive ability and scholastic achievement—especially in mathematics....it also develops competitive skills and is great fun!"