On 20 July, our coaching team came together for another Staff Development Day. At Norwest Chess Academy, we hold regular staff training sessions that combine teaching methodology and curriculum discussions, with practical chess games and analysis. We believe that coaches
We would like to share exciting news about one of our advanced class students, Palash, age 14, who represented himself at an international chess event this year. Palash travelled solo to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia after a 9-hours flight to compete
We are proud to share the achievement of one of our young chess students, Elton Chan. Although only 8 years old, Elton has been part of our Advanced Level class for two years — meaning he joined this level when
We are delighted to congratulate Clio Goldstein, a student in our intermediate class, for winning tie-first place in the under 12 Girls Championship hosted by the NSW Junior Chess League. “The Under 12 Championship ended in a tie – between
Throughout the year 2023, our students showcased their dedication and talent by actively participating in various levels of chess tournaments. Their hard work and commitment paid off, as many of them claimed well-deserved prizes. We especially wanted to share the
From July 3rd to July 7th, 2023, Norwest Chess Academy partnered with North Ryde Anglican Church to organise the 2023 Winter Holiday Program. Our assistant coaches, Yifu and Kreday, participated in this Program. Thanks Mr. John Chappell for your initiative
Our Sunday Chess Tournament on 22 May 2022 was another fun and “stressful” event that all the children participating enjoyed! Love chess? Then you are going to love chess tournaments! We would like to name below students who played outstanding
During the Easter holiday in Canberra, our head coach, Michael had a pleasant meeting with David, who is a senior coach from Chess Life Academy Adelaide. Starting from talking about their own experience as chess coaches, they then discussed business
After 10 months’ waiting, Norwest Chess Academy hosted a face to face Chess Tournament on 20th March 2022. It was so good seeing children back to the classroom and trying their best in their chess games! Special thanks to Amit
See our students Isabela, Joshua and Oliver on the Daily Telegraph (7 March 2022): Read full article here.
