A quick selection of activities for the autumn break!
The break is about to start and you are wondering how you will keep your family entertained? Here are some ideas …
PTA 80s Après-Ski Party
Mullet wigs, furry moonboots and fluorescent sweatbands were all the rage at last weekend’s parent event.
La Patrouille des Glaciers, Partage d’une expérience unique
La ‘PDG’ est une course historique de ski-alpinisme organisée par l’Armée suisse, et ouverte aux patrouilles civiles. Parent, Joël Schindler, un grand sportif passionné de montagne, partage avec nous son expérience.
Parent Spotlight – Participating in the Patrouille des Glaciers
‘If I can do it, anyone can do it!’ claims British dad Richard Lewis. Given that the ‘short’ version of this ski mountaineering race is 27 km, with an altitude difference of +1881m, we might take some convincing!
Water Safety Skills Grant
Bec Von Pfyffer talks about the importance of teaching water safety to children, and about the grant awarded by the PTA for a water safety skills course.
Julian Jefferys – La Chât’s new IB Co-ordinator talks to En Bref
IB Co-ordinator and Assistant Principal, Julian Jefferys, talks about his experience and his new role at La Chât in this exclusive interview.
La Chât’s ‘Mini Museum’
Read about how parents can help with a new initiative to bring ‘a little History’ to La Chât.
HELP! I’m From a Warm Country!
Moving from a warm climate to a cold one can be quite a shock…
Marché de St. Nicolas from a Waste Perspective
Last year we set out to eradicate Single Use Plastic from the school. Thanks to the support of the whole community, we have seen a tremendous reduction in a relatively short amount of time.
Winter Activities for Non-Skiers
You don’t ski? Don’t let that hinder you, as the chill sets in and the snow descends. There are so many other winter activities to enjoy in the region, even skiers might be tempted to swap their skis for something more….. ‘interesting’! Here are our favourites…..
Finding Refuge in Adventure
This area offers us outdoor activities all year round. Deirdre Bowley shares some of her favourite hikes in and around the French and Swiss Alps, plus tips on staying in mountain huts on longer treks.
