The chess team from King Edward’s School have convincingly won their league of the ECF National Schools Chess Championship to progress into the Zone Final.
On Wednesday, 15 January 2014, the King Edward’s School team made up of Aloysius Lip, Ashwin Kalyana, Mani Nijjar, Aaron Dhesi, Hugh Lilburn and Hari Nijjar beat King Edward VI Five Ways 6-0 and will proceed to the Zone Final later this term.
It was truly amazing to be surrounded by such history, dating back millennia, built as a symbol of Athenian pride that still stands today.
In our studies, the question of ‘Shylock: villain or victim?’ has often been raised, and in this adaptation, it was clear that Shylock, along with her community, were cruelly marginalised and harassed.
The day was a fantastic final celebration of the Mathematical talent that exists in our young people across the city and wider region, and we are so proud to remain key hubs for bringing such talent together – we’re already excited for next year!
Beyond sharpening my public speaking and critical thinking skills, MUN left me with incredible memories and a deep appreciation for diplomacy. It was an exhilarating experience, and I can’t wait to do it all over again!
