These are our friends from Castlemaine program in Australia. They are here at the International Chess Conference in Aberdeen, Scotland. Talk about commitment to chess and education to fly half way around the globe to attend! A numeracy initiative of the Mt. Alexander cluster of schools funded by Innovations and Excellence. A partnership supported by Castlemaine Chess Club, Castlemaine Community House, School Focused Youth Service, and James Cook University- School of Education- Queensland
Here is their blog: http://mtalexandercluster.blogspot.com/
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
How many hours did it take them to fly?
Bravo! Good luck to them!
It took us 29 hours but it felt like we were in a plane for 3 days.
It has been a wonderful, wonderful experience. Everyone has been so friendly.