Chess and Math

At Cedarcrest Elementary School, Vincent Ng has been fostering a love of chess through a dedicated lunchtime and after-school chess program for a few years now. He organizes student teams (featuring students from K to Grade 6) for two scholastic team tournaments a year hosted by the Chess’n Math Association and regularly volunteers his weekends to lead practice sessions for Cedarcrest students at local libraries in Saint-Laurent.

Multiple teams from the school brought home medals at these events during the last school year. Beyond team events, students are encouraged to participate in individual tournaments throughout the year and are supported with coaching and mentorship by Mr. Vincent at competitions. 

In April, five Cedarcrest students from Kindergarten to Grade 5 qualified for and competed in the Défi Échiquéen du Québec, the provincial chess championships. The students demonstrated tremendous dedication, perseverance, and sportsmanship throughout the season, representing Cedarcrest with pride both at the board and as teammates.