A different kind of gaming at Drayton Public School

  • Students from Drayton, Pembina, Cavalier, Edinburg and Walhalla competed. Henry Helm concentrating on his next move. Submitted photos.
    Students from Drayton, Pembina, Cavalier, Edinburg and Walhalla competed. Henry Helm concentrating on his next move. Submitted photos.
  • Mr. Foster watches on as Natalie Helm chooses her moves wisely.
    Mr. Foster watches on as Natalie Helm chooses her moves wisely.
  • A different kind of gaming at Drayton Public School
    A different kind of gaming at Drayton Public School
In December of this year, Nathan Foster was approached by a high school student, Stephanie Kissee and they crafted a plan to start a chess club. Kissee lead the charge and Mr. Foster agreed to supervise. “We had some interest from our elementary kids ranging from first to fifth grade and average about six students to each session,” Foster said. The chess club meets on Fridays after school. DPS…

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