The Chess Champions of Nūhaka
Nūhaka School took out the title of “Most Successful School” in the Hawke’s Bay junior chess championship last year.
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Series: School Journal Level 2 August 2016
Reading year level: 4
Category: Non-fiction
Topics: board games, chess, chess notation, concentration, Genesis Potini, Gisborne, inspiration, Nūhaka, teamwork, The Dark Horse, tournaments
The Chess Champions of Nūhaka
Words by Kiwa Hammond
The interest in chess at the school was sparked by a workshop given by Genesis Potini (subject of the New Zealand film The Dark Horse) several years ago.
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School Journal Level 2 August 2016
Inside this School Journal are two articles (Seals; The Chess Champions of Nūhaka), one story (Queen of the Board), one play (Good as Gold), and one poem (Becoming Toroa).
1 of 5Queen of the Board
My sister Tiana won the school chess championship, and ever since, it’s like she thinks she’s Genesis Potini or something.
2 of 5Becoming Toroa
We are driving down the twists and turns of Carsick Road.
3 of 5Good as Gold
This play combines sci-fi with humour and provides students with an opportunity to read, enjoy, and perform.
4 of 5Seals
This article presents information about seals in an engaging way.
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