Spotlight on the PTA Student Humanitarian Support Fund
With the Kermesse on the horizon, it is worth reminding the La Chât community what the PTA does with the proceeds of this summer extravaganza.
Category: Events
La Chât’s first String Orchestra Residency
With the generous assistance of the PTA Kermesse Grant fund and the support of the school, La Châtaigneraie has hosted its first string residency. Read to find out how the United Strings of Europe orchestra interacted with all sections of our school community during their one week visit.
Our journey towards a plastic free campus – a student view
We are delighted this week to have a student write for En Bref. Year 12 student Keli Sheng shares how we are moving towards a plastic free campus, why you need to drink from the tap and her hopes for a new normal without plastic.
‘Angst’ – Raising Awareness Around Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are the most common class of mental disorders among young people, yet most struggle to talk about it, and only about a third receive the help that they need. The screening of ‘Angst’ at La Chât was aimed at raising awareness of anxiety and of getting a discussion started. We bring you the key messages from the event.
International Women’s Day at La Chât 2018
Last week, International Women’s Day (IWD) was celebrated at La Châtaigneraie campus. IWD has been observed since the early 1900s
Broadening Horizons – the Ecolint Speaker Programme
In the past ten years, 150 external speakers – many of them famous, all of them impressive – have taken to the podium as part of the Ecolint Speaker Programme. En Bref had a conversation with John Deighan, to gain an insight into the Programme – how it came about; the highs and the lows; plans for the future. Here’s what he told us…..
PTA Snowshoe and Fondue Outing
Are you looking for some half-term activity inspiration?
Why not follow in the very large footsteps of parents who participated in the recent PTA Snowshoe Outing!
Educate Girls, Change the World – screening of ‘Girl Rising’ at La Chât.
On 8 March, to celebrate ‘International Women’s Day’, there will be a screening of ‘Girl Rising’, which tells the stories of nine inspiring girls. Read to find out more….
Season’s Greetings!
The lachatenbref.com Editorial Team wish all La Châtaigneraie families a happy and peaceful Festive Season. 🎄
Learning how to “Love the Skin You’re In”
Brie Mather’s wowed parents with her multi-media presentation – “Love the Skin You’re In”. She has already inspired tens of thousands of teen girls (and boys) worldwide to think differently about themselves and their bodies. Read on for a taste of what we learned.
