Theatre and Chess

Competences and skills

Theatre and chess are subjects that are part of the school timetable as they are considered essential tools to develop a number of key skills and competences for the cognitive and emotional development of our students.

Theatre primarily strives to build students’ self-esteem and self-confidence within an environment that fosters socialisation and cooperation. Whereas chess, stimulates their intellectual and educational abilities.

Benefits of theatre

• Improves self-esteem, self-confidence, creativity and imagination.
• Helps control and understand their emotions.
• Develops social and public speaking skills.
• They learn to work, respect and work together as a group.

Benefits of chess

• Boosts creativity and improves memory.
• Improves problem-solving skills.
• Improves the ability to concentrate.
• Teaches students how to plan and anticipate situations.