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Chess Masters

Year 3 have started chess this week. We welcomed James, the chess master, who explained basics rules and taught children how to set up the chess board. We are looking forward to learning strategy moves in the next lesson!

Year 3 have started chess this week. We welcomed James, the chess master, who explained basics rules and taught children how to set up the chess board. We are looking forward to learning strategy moves in the next lesson!

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