Bridge as an elective subject in primary school?
Ever since the government proposed introducing elective subjects in middle school, we have been working behind the scenes to make them aware of bridge and mind games. Together with the chess association, we hope that mind games will be included in the timetable. The government wants elective subjects as a measure to increase motivation and well-being – so that the school day will be more practical and varied. What could be better than learning bridge? Gjermund Rekstad (bridge player and teacher) and his class at Tjensvoll School are an example of how well bridge works in teaching. He has taught bridge to his students with great success. It is not uncommon for dozens of students to stay after school to play a team match or tournament 🤩. Half of the class is also a member of Sandnes Junior Bridge Club, which does a great job. Yesterday, Gjermund and two of the students stood in front of the Committee for Education and Training in Stavanger and told how good bridge is as part of the education. They were very well received. Politicians who work in the school were clear that mind games fill a void in the curriculum and school life. Principal Tore Lunde from Sviland School was there to talk about chess in school ♟️. Now the municipal councilor has invited himself to visit Gjermund’s class to see how it works in practice. Maybe the students will learn a little bridge too. Cross your fingers with us to get mind games on the schedule 🤞🏼. In the picture you can see some of Gjermund’s students in action during Tiro junior recruit at Sola earlier this fall
