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School newsletter page from Fichardtpark Primary School in Bloemfontein, South Africa, announcing the school's chess program

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Collected on 6 August 2026

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This document is a school newsletter page from Fichardtpark Primary School in Bloemfontein, South Africa, announcing the school's chess program. It states that chess is offered weekly on Tuesdays, with beginner and advanced sessions, and that the school has competitive junior and senior teams that have performed well in regional tournaments. The program aims to develop learners' concentration, logical thinking, and values like respect and honesty.

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educational activityOngoing

Chess Program for Beginners

Learners at Fichardtpark Primary School can join the beginner chess session every Tuesday from 13:45 to 14:30. This session teaches basic chess skills and helps develop concentration and logical thinking.

Who it is for
learners at Fichardtpark Primary School
How to act on it
Attend the beginner chess session on Tuesdays from 13:45 to 14:30 at Fichardtpark Primary School.
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Die beginnerspelers leer van 13:45 tot 14:30 skaakvaardighede aan
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Join the Junior Chess Team

Learners at Fichardtpark Primary School can be part of the junior chess team, which competes in regional tournaments. The team previously achieved second place in their league.

Who it is for
learners at Fichardtpark Primary School
How to act on it
Participate in the junior chess team through regular attendance at the school's chess sessions.
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‘n Junior-, sowel as ‘n seniorspan is in die liga ingeskryf.
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Participate in Blitz Chess Tournament

Learners at Fichardtpark Primary School can take part in a blitz chess tournament during the third quarter. The event is designed to be fun and engaging for participants.

Who it is for
learners at Fichardtpark Primary School
How to act on it
Join the blitz chess tournament by attending the school’s chess sessions and being selected by the school.
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Gedurende die derde kwartaal het twee spanne aan ‘n blitsskaaktoernooi deelgeneem
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Advanced Chess Practice Session

More experienced learners at Fichardtpark Primary School can participate in advanced chess practice every Tuesday from 14:30 to 15:30. This session helps improve strategic thinking and analytical skills.

Who it is for
learners at Fichardtpark Primary School
How to act on it
Attend the advanced chess practice session on Tuesdays from 14:30 to 15:30 at Fichardtpark Primary School.
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die meer ervare spelers oefen vanaf 14:30 tot 15:30
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Join the Senior Chess Team

Learners at Fichardtpark Primary School can join the senior chess team, which competes in regional tournaments. The team previously achieved third place in their league.

Who it is for
learners at Fichardtpark Primary School
How to act on it
Participate in the senior chess team through regular attendance at the school's chess sessions.
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‘n Junior-, sowel as ‘n seniorspan is in die liga ingeskryf.
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Be Selected for Free State Under-12 Chess Team

Top-performing learners at Fichardtpark Primary School may be selected to represent Free State in the under-12 chess team. Xander Strauss was recently chosen for this team.

Who it is for
top-performing learners at Fichardtpark Primary School
How to act on it
Excel in school chess activities and be considered for selection by the school’s coaching staff.
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Xander Strauss is ook gekies vir die Vrystaat o. 12-skaakspan.

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Free State, Mangaung

Key Takeaways

  • Fichardtpark Primêre Skool
  • Bloemfontein
  • Skaak
  • Dinsdae
  • 13:45 - 14:30
  • 14:30 - 15:30
  • Junior span tweede plek
  • Senior span derde plek
  • Blitsskaaktoernooi
  • Xander Strauss gekies vir Vrystaat o. 12-skaakspan
  • Fichardtpark Primêre Skool
  • Bloemfontein
  • Arno van den Bergh
  • Christopher Lombaard
  • Lehan Oosthuizen
  • Simon van Tol
  • Xander Strauss
  • Zanro Crous
  • Vrystaat o. 12-skaakspan