Philosophies
Northern Star came about from the desire to provide quality chess learning experience in the Northern suburbs of Victoria, by actively promoting chess in friendly tournaments amongst local school communities. Over the past few years, the enthusiasm of young chess players have ensured a healthy growth of Northern Star Chess tournaments within and beyond the Northern suburbs.
Philosophies employed include:
- Engaging children in the 16 habits of mind through chess. The focus is on long term beneffits for the child.
- Introducing the game to young children in primary schools. Encourage involvement with children from the infant grades. We have seen many very promising chess players as young as grade 1!.
- Encouraging continued progress through involvement with tournament opportunities. By attending regular tournaments, children are excited, enthused and inspired. Tournaments provide them with a focus, a vehicle to consolidate and reinforce their learning and encourage involvement in further learning forums such as chess clubs and coaching.
- Providing a Tiered Recognition program. A number of awards, graded for different ability and age levels, are given out at each tourament to inspire every eattendee. The tiered approach ensures plenty of milestones for aspiration and enhances individual desire for progress, thus minimises fierce competitiveness often restricted to top players.
- Provide quality chess learning resource in our Chess Study Cards and related learning aides.
- Advise and active support from World Chess Federation accredited trainer (FIDE Trainer)
