Top Schools Chess Tournament. Paarl Girls’ High Shines at Top Schools Chess Tournament – Worcester.

What a weekend to remember for our U.13 and U.19 chess teams! They showcased their talent and tenacity at the prestigious Top Schools Chess Tournament, hosted by Somerset High School in Worcester.

U.13 Team:

Mia van de Vyver, Olivia Hudson, Mieke van Tonder, Leah Kennedy, Olivia Elan-Puttick, Alaina Terblanche

U.19 Team:

Claire Thorpe, Hannah van Heerden, Caylor Lodewyk, Zoe Cloete, Jenna Engelbreght, Kirsten Hall

Thanks to their dedication and teamwork:

• 🥈 The U.13 team earned a silver medal
• 🥇 The U.19 team triumphed with gold, securing a coveted spot in the finals

The final showdown will take place in Hermanus on the weekend of 6–7 September, and we can’t wait to see what our teams will accomplish next.

We are incredibly proud of each player and deeply grateful for the passion, perseverance, and school spirit they brought to the board. 💙♟

Hoër Meisieskool Paarl blink uit by Topskole Skaaktoernooi – Worcester

Wat ’n onvergeetlike naweek vir ons U.13- en U.19-skaakspanne! Hulle het hul vaardigheid en vasberadenheid ten toon gestel tydens die gesogte Topskole Skaaktoernooi, aangebied by Somerset Hoërskool in Worcester.

O.13-span:

Mia van de Vyver, Olivia Hudson, Mieke van Tonder, Leah Kennedy, Olivia Elan-Puttick, Alaina Terblanche

O.19-span:

Claire Thorpe, Hannah van Heerden, Caylor Lodewyk, Zoe Cloete, Jenna Engelbreght, Kirsten Hall

Danksy hul harde werk en spanpoging:

• 🥈 Die o.13-span het ’n silwermedalje verower
• 🥇 Die o.19-span het met goud weggestap en ’n plek in die finale verseker

Die finale vind plaas in Hermanus op die naweek van 6–7 September, en ons is opgewonde om te sien wat ons spanne volgende gaan bereik.

Ons is uiters trots op elke speler en dankbaar vir die toewyding en skoolgees waarmee hulle ons verteenwoordig het. ♟

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