Chess Championship

The South Auckland Secondary Interschool Chess Championship was held at Papatoetoe High School on Wednesday the 10th of June – bringing together seven schools for a challenging six-round competition. The event forms part of the wider South Auckland interschool chess programme and provides students with an opportunity to test their strategic thinking, concentration and skills against strong opposition.

De La Salle College delivered an outstanding team performance, finishing 3rd overall out of 7 participating schools. Across the six rounds, all 20 De La Salle College students won at least one game, highlighting the incredible talent, resilience, and determination shown by the entire squad.

The students represented the College with great integrity, demonstrating excellent teamwork, respect for their opponents and an overall positive attitude throughout the day. Achieving a top-three finish while ensuring every team member experienced success on the chessboard was a significant accomplishment which reflects the growth of the College’s chess club – run every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at lunchtime in classroom D4 – all are welcome!

Thank you to Mr Phil Doyle our Assistant Principal, Ms Henrietta Crichton, Mr Max Tetlow and our Sports Coordinator Patrick Isa’ako for all the support and encouragement to the students and the families who assisted on the day as well – Mr Ricky Lakisa (old boy) and Mrs Maria Barber.