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This month, we had the pleasure of receiving two important members of our community for a very special meeting: alumni Bertrand Piccard, famous Swiss explorer, psychiatrist and environmentalist, and Father Duffner, a former teacher who had a significant impact on generations of Champiteans.
At his 97 years of age and after more than 30 years of teaching at Champittet, Father Duffner had many vivid memories of his time at the school, which he shared over a friendly aperitif.
As a gesture of gratitude, Bertrand Piccard offered to his former professor a signed copy of his last book ‘Realistic’, where he shares his thoughts as a psychiatrist and explorer that aims to restore hope and get out of the dilemma between those who advocate for degrowth to protect the environment and those who believe that unlimited growth is the only way to make our society work.
We don't say thank you often enough. Father Duffner taught me things like the art of rhetoric that have served me well all my life.
By learning to plan their time wisely, students can be more productive, develop great study habits, and create a balanced lifestyle – one that fosters both personal and academic growth. Mastering this essential skill also sets them up for future success.
“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.