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Open Air Chess

Thursday, May 24th, was a beautiful sunny day so Kevin took the opportunity to set up chess tables outside & take on all-comers in the school during the lunch hour. A number of children came to participate in games or to watch. Kevin wore his Chelsea shirt which also stimulated plenty of discussion after the Champions League win in Munich on Saturday. Kevin runs the club each week & coaches junior aged children. He also runs an after school art club on Mondays. These are ministries he offers as part of his work with Face2Face Educational Trust as it brings him face to face with children. Would your school like to book Kevin to run an art or chess club? He can also teach Religious Education, speak on Nepal with pictures & run a games event. Thetford sunset by Kevin

 
September 20th, overcast but dry. Set up 8 boards & sets for the lunch time club making the most of the dry weather [you never know how long it will last!]. Over lunch time I was inundated with children across the school age band, mostly novices or with some knowledge. I have been learning techniques in working with children who are complete novices.  I also work in the school on Wednesday afternoons as an art teacher so wear different hats. Being outside gives added profile to the club that competes with children ‘letting off steam in running around in general play’ & the lunchtime patterns. I reckon if you can do a lunchtime club you can do any club, it is challenging but a good starting point.