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News image Sustainable mobility - Bike to school News | Collège Champittet News
Go green: Students and families bike to Collège Champittet for sustainable mobility
As educators, we believe it’s our job to set a positive example for future generations, and raising awareness of sustainability issues is key to this mission. On October 9th, our parent association APEC and school leadership team held a special event at Collège Champittet to celebrate sustainable mobility. In the words of our Director Philippe de Korodi, “The transition to soft mobility is one of the school’s sustainable commitments.” We were therefore delighted to see a wonderful turnout from our community, with children and family members coming to Collège Champittet by bike, by scooter or on foot.
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Champittet boarding students explore the cultural heritage of Oman

Boarding at Collège Champittet offers the opportunity to enjoy exceptional adventures not only in Switzerland, but also around the globe! Recently, a group of our boarding students travelled to Oman to spend an unforgettable two weeks immersed in culture and nature.

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C’est magnifique! Champittet FLE students perfect their French language skills through real-world immersion
Our FLE (French as a Foreign Language) department specialises in helping students from around the world to master the French language and thrive in a francophone environment. This is achieved not only through our excellent FLE programme on campus, but also through enriching language immersion activities beyond the classroom!
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Interactive music concerts open new worlds for Champittet’s preschool and primary students
Whether through our collaboration with The Juilliard School or our Cultural Season of world-class concerts, Collège Champittet is committed to bringing the performing arts to our students. And as our youngest students have learned, it is never too early to discover the pleasures of music!
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AI Revolutionizes education: The end of grading homework, the start of a new era of learning
Artificial Intelligence promises major developments. Like other technological developments, this one is unfolding before our eyes without changing our daily lives all at once, but we can be sure that AI will change our lives over the coming decade.  
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You snooze, you win: Developing healthy sleep habits as a foundation for student success
At Collège Champittet, we believe that taking care of health and wellness is key to ensuring success at school. When life gets busy, it can be easy to overlook the importance of sleep – but healthy sleep habits are essential to student wellbeing.
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Students volunteer with Collège Champittet Foundation on humanitarian trip to Madagascar

For many years, Collège Champittet has proudly organised an annual humanitarian trip to Madagascar to support our Foundation’s work. The Collège Champittet Foundation is committed to several humanitarian projects in Madagascar, including maintaining an orphanage and providing free education and meals to children in need.

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Music at the heart of the College
Music occupies a central place in the College's curriculum, through the Juilliard approach, in association with dance and drama. It is celebrated through the College's Cultural Season concerts, which see world-class artists perform in the intimacy of the chapel.
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Unforgettable learning journeys: Champittet secondary students embark on Cultural Trips across Europe
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!
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Tech-savvy 6th graders step up to help Champittet community as Digital Leaders

Our Digital Leaders are 6th graders at Collège Champittet with a passion for technology. They not only have exceptional skills, but are eager to help others solve problems by learning how to use digital technology.

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Street smarts: Champittet students learn about road safety and accident prevention

At Collège Champittet, we believe that health and safety are essential to a well-rounded education. In September, we held special workshops for our primary and secondary students to learn fundamental skills in road safety and accident prevention.

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Exploring passions and talents: Collège Champittet introduces new extracurricular activities for 2024-25
Extracurricular activities are a great way for students to develop their skills and discover new passions. From sports to the arts and foreign languages, we have more than 40 extracurricular activities at Collège Champittet – including several brand-new activities for the 2024-25 school year!
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Champittet Cultural Season opens on a high note with Paul Lay Trio tribute to George Gershwin
We had the privilege of welcoming French pianist Paul Lay, one of today’s most brilliant jazz musicians, to inaugurate our new Cultural Season at Collège Champittet. This is the first time in our history that we’ve opened our Cultural Season with jazz – and what a concert!
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If you believe it, you can achieve it: how we build confidence in our students
Contrary to popular belief, intelligence isn’t, in fact, the number one driver of academic achievement. It’s actually self-confidence.
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News image Why is reading important? The profound and wide-ranging benefits of picking up a book - Why is reading important Blog | Collège Champittet News | Our Blog
Why is reading important? The profound and wide-ranging benefits of picking up a book
The benefits of reading are indisputable. Reading nurtures our students’ early communication and language skills, laying the foundations for lifelong personal and academic success.
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News image Congratulations, Class of 2024! Celebrating another successful school year at Champittet - Congratulations Class of 2024 News | Collège Champittet News
Congratulations, Class of 2024! Celebrating another successful school year at Champittet
While graduation marks a unique transition for our final-year students, the end of the academic year is a special time for the whole school.
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News image Wellbeing Day 2024: Collège Champittet's Innovative Approach to Student Mental Health - Wellbeing Day 2024 News | Collège Champittet News
Wellbeing Day 2024: Collège Champittet's Innovative Approach to Student Mental Health
In response to the growing need for psychological support, we have invited mental health experts to speak with our students while also introducing new initiatives to support wellbeing at school.
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A summer of discoveries and explorations for all
As the school year draws to a close, I've come to realise that you should never underestimate a student.
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News image Get innovative Two Champittet students among European finalists in MIT STEAM competition - Get innovative Two Champittet students among European finalists in MIT STEAM competition News | Collège Champittet News
Get innovative Two Champittet students among European finalists in MIT STEAM competition

Two of our Champittet students, have soared to the finals in the Nord Anglia Education STEAM competition from the European region.

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News image Learning to be changemakers: Champittet students attend Nord Anglia Education UNICEF Summit in Houston - Learning to be changemakers News | Collège Champittet News
Learning to be changemakers: Champittet students attend Nord Anglia Education UNICEF Summit in Houston
This year, the annual NAE-UNICEF Student Summit was hosted at The Village School and the British International School of Houston.
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