UGANDA’S PEAK PRIMARY SCHOOL UNDER GREAT THINKERS CHESS ACADEMY HAS BEEN HONOURED WITH A PRESTIGIOUS FIDE SCHOOL AWARD

In a momentous achievement for Uganda, Peak Primary School under Great Thinkers Chess Academy has been awarded the prestigious FIDE School Award by the International Chess Federation (FIDE). This accolade is a testament to Great Thinkers Chess Academy’s dedication to integrating chess as a valuable educational tool within the school environment, earning global recognition for Great Thinkers Chess Academy’s commitment to excellence in education.

Along with the honorary title, the award comes with several substantial benefits for Peak Primary School :

• ChessKid Memberships: The school has been granted up to 500 Gold memberships on ChessKid.com for months. This will provide students and teachers with premium access to a wide range of chess resources and learning tools.
• Discount on Teacher Preparation Course: Teachers from the school can avail of a 20% discount on the online Preparation of Teachers (PoT) Course, educators can enhance their teaching methods and better integrate chess into their curricula.
• Future Benefits: Additional benefits will be introduced in the coming months, further supporting the school’s educational initiatives through chess

The official physical awards will be presented during the Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary, in September. This prestigious event will be a gathering of the global chess community, providing a platform to celebrate the achievements of educators like Great Thinkers Chess Academy. The exact date of the award ceremony will be announced soon.

In the interim, FIDE invites the school community to participate in the upcoming EDU Welcome Webinar. This event will connect teachers and administrators from other FIDE Award-winning schools, fostering a global network dedicated to the educational advancement of chess. It is an excellent opportunity for interaction and sharing of best practices within the Chess in Education (CIE) community.

This award marks a significant milestone for Peak Primary School, Great Thinkers Chess Academy, and the Ugandan educational landscape. It is a recognition of hard work, dedication, and the transformative power of chess in education. As the school community celebrates this achievement, it also looks forward to the continued growth and success of its students through the enriching game of chess.

FIDE Chairman Jerry Nash, in his congratulatory message, expressed his excitement about the collaboration with Great Thinkers Chess Academy and Peak Primary School, Peak Primary School, Jude Kalanzi, and the team emphasizing the importance of their participation in the FIDE School Awards program. This partnership aims to expand the reach and impact of chess in education, bringing further success and opportunities in the days ahead

Congratulations once again to Great Thinkers Chess Academy and Peak Primary School for this outstanding achievement!

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Were Samuel

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