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Vermont Secondary College Crowned Champions at Northern Star Zonal Chess Tournament

Vermont Secondary College has proudly emerged as the 2026 champions of the Northern Star Zonal School Chess Tournament hosted at Heathmont College. This marks a significant achievement for the school’s growing chess program. Competing against a strong field of talented schools, Vermont’s players demonstrated exceptional skill, strategic thinking, and composure under pressure.

Team Results:

1st place – Vermont Secondary College – 23 points

2nd place – Mazenod College – 21 points

3rd place – Mentone Grammar School – 19.5 points

4th place – Luther College – 19 points

5th place – Tintern Grammar School – 16 points

6th place – Heathmont College – 11 points

7th place – Glen Waverley Primary School – 4.5 points

8th place – Kambrya College – 4 points

Individual Prizes:

Rohan M 7H4 – Star of the tournament

Khushal L 7H3 – Gold Medal

Aishani M 7H1 – Silver Medal

Savidu D 12.4 – Bronze Medal

Johar K 8M5 – Bronze Medal

Karthee K 7H2 – Bronze Medal

Individual Results (out of a possible 7 points):

Chern Jun K 8H2 – 4.5 points (Qualified for the Regional Final)

Aritha W 8M1 – 4 points

Matthew L 10.2 – 3.5 points

Felix X 7M2 – 3 points

Adrian T 8M3 – 3 points

Jack N 9.10 – 3 points

Krish S 7M3 – 3 points

Jasper T 8H4 – 3 points

Hayden W 7S3 – 2.5 points

Fateh B 7S3 – 2.5 points

Apoorva L 8H4 – 2 points

Darsh M 9.03 – 2 points

Aansh S 7M2 – 2 points

Abizer H 7H3 – 2 points

Kai F 7M4 – 2 points

Nathan Y 9.07 – 1.5 points

Charlie Y 7H1 – 1 point

This championship win is a proud moment for Vermont Secondary College and serves as an inspiration for other students to get involved in chess club on Wednesday lunchtime, as well as other extracurricular activities. I would also like to thank the parents who have supported their child’s interests, this could not be possible without you.

Congratulations to all the players involved in this outstanding accomplishment!

Minhtu Nguyen

Chess Club Coordinator

Head of Mathematics and Numeracy