Gold Coast Primary Coastal Chess Tournament
On Tuesday, 10th June 2025, 31 students from Years 2 to 6 from Caningeraba SS took part in the Gold Coast Primary Coastal Chess Tournament. The event was hosted at St Kevin's Catholic College and over 300 students from local primary schools participated. Caningeraba entered eight teams across five divisions and our students played seven challenging rounds throughout the day.
While we celebrated some excellent individual and team results, what truly stood out was the character our students displayed. They showed integrity, patience under pressure, thoughtful collaboration, quiet confidence, mental stamina, and a genuine respect for their opponents. Their encouragement of one another and the kindness extended to players from other schools reflected the best of Caningeraba's values. A special mention goes to Leo, Bailey and Noah for willingly taking on the responsibility of supporting some of our newer students in the tournament environment.
Congratulations to all students on their outstanding efforts and achievements throughout the tournament. Special recognition goes to the following students who were awarded ribbons and medals during the presentation.
Individual success:
Merit ribbon recipients:
A division – Leo, Sylvie & Finn
B division – Zac & Chaddy
C division – Vienna, Max, Logan & Miki
D division – Lara & Elliot
E division - Aydin
Team success:
A division – 3rd place Bronze medal - Caningeraba 1 – Leo, Bailey, Sylvie & Finn
B division – tied 3rd place – Caningeraba 3 – Sean, Zac, Louie & Chaddy
C division – 3rd place Bronze medal – Caningeraba 4 – Noah, Vienna, Max & Logan
D division – 3rd place Bronze medal – Caningeraba 6 –Blake, Kai, Elliot and Isaac
Article by Bree Dlugosz