The Chess Competition was finally completed this week.  Slightly later than planned due to absences, trips and sunny weather, it concluded with a very narrow finish indeed.  Congratulations to Benny who has retained his crown for the second year running to consolidate his position as Grindleford School Grand Master.

The top 4 have scored enough points to qualify for the regional ‘Megafinal’ and information regarding this has been sent home with them today.  Applications need to be in for the 15th May if they are wanting to do it and it is feasible for them to attend on Saturday 19th May.

The final Top 10 board was:

We do a special knockout school competition after the SATs as well!