A total of 17 Special Education teachers met at the David Rose Special School in West Ruimveldt on Friday, February 3 to compete in a grand chess tournament. In addition to the host David Rose School, participants came from the New Amsterdam and Diamond Special Needs schools, the Linden Centre for Special Children and the Schoonord Centre for Children with Diverse Needs.
Upon resumption of their duties, the participating teachers of the tournament are expected to impart their knowledge of the game to students.
Placing first was Roumelia Seer-Daniels, Deputy Headmistress of the David Rose School who scored three victories in as many games. Second was Karlina Prakash-Phillips, also of David Rose, with Tineisha Isaacs of New Amsterdam third.
