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Dear Champiteans,
The conflict in Ukraine led to reflections and decisions concerning the school's policy: it can be summarised in two parts.
On the one hand, the moral obligation to act in favour of the victims of the war, materialised by the collection of basic necessities in Pully and Nyon, as well as the reception of Ukrainian students who have fled their country, under the status of "humanitarian scholarship", until June at least. This is without forgetting the needy in other countries of the world: the Collège Champittet Foundation continues to finance projects in Madagascar, Lebanon and Thailand.
On the other hand, in the phrase "to build a peaceful world, we need a peaceful school", the affirmation of non-discrimination of any nationality. No member of the Champittet community can be held responsible for events and must continue to find the school a supportive environment for learning and self-development.
Some predict the end of globalisation as we have known it for the last 30 years or so: the return of nationalism, the Covid pandemic, the limitation of free trade and the questioning of post-war universal values would prepare for a new world. No matter: schools must continue to train the leaders and influencers of tomorrow, those who will know how to intelligently fight global warming by decarbonising human activity, and who will know how to defend the fundamental notion of democracy and freedom.
“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!