2023 | ISSUE 3 | SJC Newsletter

Chess at St Joseph’s College

We’re very fortunate to have a proud and active chess culture here at St Joseph’s College. Lunchtime Chess is available on Wednesdays, with additional opportunities to play in the library throughout the week.

The goal this year is to once again qualify for the State finals, and be competitive with ACC rival Mazenod College. Our first tournament will take place on Friday 31^st March at St Michael’s Grammar in Melbourne. We will be fielding 3 teams of 10 students, including a number of students making their debut for the College. Students wishing to represent the College are reminded to participate regularly at lunchtimes. In Term 2, St Joseph’s College will be hosting a regional tournament, hopefully well attended by Secondary and Primary schools in the area.

Additionally, and in-house tournament has commenced, with participants vying for the title of SJC’s best player. After two rounds, and a pool of 28 competitors, only six students remain undefeated: Muhammet Jawish, Ruairi Brennan O’Shea, Gabriel Egan, Samuel Mansfield, Noah Blake and Conner Sullivan.

Andrew Branchflower
Chinese Teacher & Chess Coach