Sydney Academy of Chess offers tailored school excursions that immerse students in the world of chess through structured lessons, puzzles, and tournament-style play. Designed for learners of all levels, the program builds cognitive skills like pattern recognition, strategic planning, and resilience. Homeschoolers will engage in collaborative learning while developing mathematical reasoning and personal growth through gameplay. Sessions are run by experienced chess educators and can be adapted to suit age and ability.

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TThis chess excursion supports the NSW syllabuses for Mathematics and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE). For Stage 2, students develop reasoning and interpersonal skills through structured gameplay. Relevant outcomes include MA2-2WM (uses appropriate terminology to describe and represent mathematical ideas), MA2-3WM (recognises and explains mathematical relationships using reasoning), PD2-6 (understands the importance of persistence and resilience in learning), and PD2-10 (demonstrates self-management and social skills in group activities). For Stage 3, learners deepen strategic thinking and collaborative problem-solving. Outcomes include MA3-2WM and MA3-3WM (extend mathematical reasoning and communication), PD3-6 (applies persistence and resilience in learning contexts), and PD3-10 (demonstrates respectful communication and teamwork). The chess workshop fosters cognitive growth, respectful competition, and personal development in a real-world learning environment.