Activities

Chess Club

Chess Club

For children who enjoy a different kind of challenge, Chess Club is the perfect place to sharpen their minds and have fun. It’s all about thinking ahead, staying focused, and learning how to win and lose with respect.

Through friendly matches and guided practice, students develop essential life skills such as patience, emotional control, and effective communication, all within a calm and supportive environment. Chess encourages children to slow down, think carefully, and consider the consequences of their decisions, skills that benefit them both inside and outside the classroom.

Whether they’re just learning the rules or already planning their next checkmate, every child is welcome. Our club celebrates effort, curiosity, and improvement, not just victory. It’s a space where students can grow in confidence, make new friends, and discover the joy of strategic play.

We meet regularly during the school week, and there are opportunities to take part in fun tournaments and team challenges throughout the year. Chess Club is a great way to build resilience, develop concentration, and enjoy a quiet moment of thoughtful competition in the busy school day.

 

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School Hours

 Doors Open: 8:30 am

 School Starts: 8:45 am

 Lunch Breaks: Staggered

 Infant Day Ends: 1:25 pm

 School Day Ends: 2:25 pm


 Afterschool Ends: 2:25 pm

 Homework Club Ends: 4:30 pm

Get In Touch

 Holy Cross Mercy School

 New Road, Killarney, Co Kerry

 V93 A096

 064 6631241

 holycrossmercy@gmail.com

 Roll Number: 19487M

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