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Love and Care Day – The Oakbridge

Foundation. Additionally, learning to play chess has a
A Message from You can join us in Supporting the Oakbridge profound impact on other subjects. Chess
Foundation in several ways. requires players to think analytically and make
MRS. DYER 1. Sponsor a child at N25,000/term or logical decisions. As such, it enhances
mathematical skills, as players must constantly
N75,000 for the whole school year.
HEAD OF SCHOOL 2. Be part of their ‘A Meal A Day Angels.’ calculate possible moves and assess the value of
3. Join @oakcliques to help pay teachers’ each piece. Furthermore, chess improves
salaries. concentration and memory, helping individuals

4. Donate laptops, digital cameras, sports retain information more effectively. This increase
equipment or even a school bus. in concentration is particularly beneficial for
5. You may also make a one-off donation students, as it can significantly improve their
through the school and we will pass it on. academic performance.

If you want to sponsor a child, you may do so Participating in chess tournaments can provide
through their website- numerous benefits as well. Tournaments help
https://oakbridgefoundation.org/portfolio/ players enhance their competitive spirit and

Or contact them directly at: develop resilience. The pressure of facing
+234 (0)708 008 4680 opponents from different backgrounds and skill
Email - info@oakbridgefoundation.org levels teaches players to stay calm and handle
We also solicit donations of raw food, clothes

books and toys (washed and in good condition.)

Dear Parents,
We have another busy week.
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Tomorrow, 15th February, we are holding VIDEO The Benefits of Playing Chess.
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our Early Years Maths workshop. We look HERE Chess is a timeless game played for centuries
forward to welcoming you by 12:30. across the globe. It combines logic, strategy, and
On Friday, 16th February, we have our critical thinking, making it an ideal activity for

Love and Care Day. Please send your individuals of all ages. Learning to play chess
children to school in Pyjamas with a from an early age not only provides mental
donation for our chosen charity stimulation but also cultivates valuable life skills.
‘The Oakbridge Foundation.’ Please see Abuja Schools Association Chess

further information on how you can Tournament One of the most significant benefits of learning
support this. We were proud to have Abuja Prep represented to play chess is the development of critical
at the Abuja Schools Association’s thinking skills. Chess requires players to think
On Saturday, 17th February, we have our first-ever Chess Tournament; our first several moves ahead and anticipate their

Inter House Sports Day, one of Abuja inter-school competition. They made us very opponent’s moves. This ability to strategize and
Prep’s significant events and an proud as they played with skill and exemplary plan has a direct application to real-life situations.
opportunity for the children to earn points sportsmanship. Our representatives were Whether making decisions in the workplace or
for their houses. Every child from Year 1 – Daniel Ishola, Mohammed Arzika, Cephas solving complex problems, the critical thinking

Year 6 will participate in the event. Okoye, and Oghenerunor Aroriode, ably skills honed through chess play a crucial role in
supported by Imran Ajayi. achieving success.

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