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“What do you want to be when you grow up?” Here at Champittet, we know that inspiring children to dream big while envisioning their future is a core part of education. It’s also the focus of Dare All Trades Day, or JOM (Journée Oser tous les Métiers).

The Winter Ball is an eagerly awaited annual tradition here at Champittet, but this year brought a twist: the school’s first ever Masquerade Ball. With the theme “Black and Gold, don’t forget your mask!”, this year’s winter dance was organised by 14th-grade IB students, and the event was open to students in grades 9 and 10.

Who says summer is far away? Registration is now open for the Champittet Leadership Camp!

This year, our Christmas market, which will take place on 18, 19 and 20 December in the garden of the Villa des Sciences, has a goal that is particularly close to our hearts: to raise funds to support the Jan & Oscar Foundation, created by Laurence Pian, the mother of one of our students who suffered a great tragedy in 2004.

The internet opens doors to a world of information, but learning to use digital tools wisely is a critical step in every student’s education. Our 9th graders recently received a special visit on the topic of cyber safety from Vaud Cantonal Police Officer François Nanchen.

A Champittet education invites students to broaden their horizons and set their sights high – and this is especially true when it comes to choosing a university! Last month, our campus was buzzing with energy and excitement as our high school students and families joined us for our annual university fair.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.