The 45th Annual HWCDSB Chess Tournament brought together 244 students from 42 elementary schools for a day of strategy, concentration, and friendly competition. Held at St. Luke Catholic Elementary School, the tournament offered students in Grades 2 through 8 the opportunity to showcase their chess skills and represent their schools with pride. Congratulations to all participants and this year’s top finishers: Grade 2 1st Place – Mason Seguin (St. Patrick CES) 2nd Place – Leo Ferrara (St. Teresa of Calcutta CES) Grade 3 1st Place – Pegor Ohan (St. Agnes CES) 2nd Place – Peter Babir (St. Francis Xavier CES) Grade 4 1st Place – Connor Nguyen (Our Lady of the Assumption CES) 2nd Place – Ethan Yem (St. Michael CES) Grade 5 1st Place – Austin Li (St. Thomas the Apostle CES) 2nd Place – Jack Goldsmith (St. Michael CES) Grade 6 1st Place – Julian Fishman (St. Joseph CES) 2nd Place – Xavier Ferro (St. Mark CES) Grade 7 1st Place – Ethan Ganesaratnam (Regina Mundi CES) 2nd Place – Gianluca Puzzella (St. Marguerite d’Youville CES) Grade 8 1st Place – Thomas Heming (Sts. Peter and Paul CES) 2nd Place – Kevin Thomas (St. Gabriel CES) A special thank you to the staff and volunteers who made this year’s tournament a success!