Enfrentando questões globais: estudantes da LAS sediam conferência do Modelo da ONU
In November, LAS hosted a Model United Nations (MUN) conference that brought together over 60 students from seven schools across Switzerland. The event showcased student diplomacy and global awareness and allowed four committees to explore interesting international issues. Our students had a fantastic time gaining new knowledge and networking with fellow delegates from other schools. […]
Um novo semestre em Brillantmont: crescimento acadêmico e aventuras emocionantes aguardam
January 9, 2025 by Albane Roca As we welcome the new term at Brillantmont, it’s exciting to look ahead at the many opportunities that await our students — both in and out of the classroom. After an action – packed few months since the start of the school year in late August, our community has already […]
Aiglon College: Onde o Ski Racing é mais do que apenas um esporte
Nestled amidst the Swiss Alps, Aiglon College has long been synonymous with mountain sports, particularly skiing — as many alumni will no doubt fondly remember. Ski racing has always been ingrained in Aiglon life and this sport has come to represent an emotional connection with the school for many generations of students. How, then, do […]
Viagens de aprendizagem inesquecíveis: alunos do ensino secundário de Champittet embarcam em viagens culturais pela Europa
In September, our middle and high school students set off to explore urban hubs and rural landscapes across Switzerland and Europe. Our Cultural Trips are eagerly anticipated here at Collège Champittet, and our latest voyages for students in Grades 9 to 14 were an absolute blast! Champittet students in each grade visited different destinations with […]
Reflexões da viagem cultural Outward Bound Fall
Written by Dean of Students, Mr. Paul Fomalont For over 20 years, our grade 10 students have had an Outward Bound experience for their fall cultural. This trip has a distinct curriculum focused on leadership, teamwork, and communication—all rooted in outdoor activities. It’s also the trip that evokes the most apprehension among students. This trepidation […]
Swiss Schools Sustainability Summit 2024: connecting with COP29 and beyond
From the finer points of intergenerational leadership to reducing school food waste, the Swiss Schools Sustainability Summit 2024 – hosted for the third consecutive year by Aiglon College – was brimming with insight, inspiration and ideas for positive change. “We live in a world that is facing mounting challenges – more than ever, we need creative leadership, […]
Harvesting Knowledge: Experiential Learning at Les Trois Terres Vineyard
At LAS, we believe that experiential learning brings academic knowledge to life. Recently, our grade 10 Pre-AP Biology students took their studies outdoors to Les Trois Terres Vineyard, an LAS Partner in Sustainability. This annual field trip allowed students to gain hands-on experience in the vineyard, connecting their biology studies to real-world processes while helping […]
Building a Greener Future: LAS Science Campaign Inspires Environmental Action
With such beautiful landscapes and stunning mountains, it’s important that here at LAS, we encourage students to take care of the environment in which they live. Our beautiful ski slopes and clean air are only made possible by the sustainable measures we take to ensure we can enjoy our surroundings for years to come. For […]
Projeto CubeSat: uma nave espacial Aiglon
Aiglon College is set to achieve an exciting milestone with the development and upcoming launch of its first CubeSat spacecraft. The project, scheduled for deployment in 18 months, provides a unique opportunity for students to engage in hands-on satellite engineering, equipping them with practical skills that will serve them well in future academic and professional […]
Como um novo curso de empreendedorismo está ajudando os alunos da Aiglon a brilhar
Parents hope that schools will equip their children with the knowledge, skills and critical thinking abilities needed to thrive in the real world. But all too often that isn’t the case. For example, in the UK, a recent survey found that over 70% of parents said the education system puts too little emphasis on preparing young people […]