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With his permission, I would like to share some insights from a Champittet dad, INSEAD Professor Horacio Falcao, during his recent Graduation Ceremony speech.

A few words about our campus, which has never looked more beautiful than it does in May 2026

A school community like Champittet may sometimes suffer together, but it always stands together.

How can we sum this up in three sentences, a message focused on hope: Nothing could have prepared us for this tragedy, which claimed the lives of three students at the College, as well as four recent alumni, and seriously injured two students. Great care is needed to support young people who are shocked by this news and these images.

At the School's traditional Christmas Market, you can buy honey produced by our bees from the educational hive located on campus!

The recent IB World Conference in The Hague took place in the shadow of incredible developments in artificial intelligence.

The Swiss Parliament has adopted the principle of education without violence. Physical punishment and degrading treatment are punishable by law. Too many children still suffer physical and psychological abuse.

Welcome back to school! 

As the school year draws to a close, one thing is clear: our students have not only gained access to knowledge but have also developed self-confidence and a taste for learning.

A former director of the Nord Anglia group, Peter Hill, a seasoned Australian educator and government advisor, told me that the early years of school have a crucial impact on students' success later in life.

The death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday reminds us of the extent to which he had touched the hearts of a worldwide audience far beyond the Catholic community.

In a touching conversation with a parent, he said : ‘In the tumult of today's world, I hope that Champittet can remain a school rooted in enduring values’.

What is the College's HR policy? In a nutshell: safeguarding, quality, professional learning and engagement.

Children born since 1 January 2025 belong to the Beta Generation, which succeeds the Alpha Generation.

Best wishes for a happy and successful New Year. In the spirit of fireworks, my January message is a collection of items.

Artificial Intelligence promises major developments. Like other technological developments, this one is unfolding before our eyes without changing our daily lives all at once, but we can be sure that AI will change our lives over the coming decade.  

Music occupies a central place in the College's curriculum, through the Juilliard approach, in association with dance and drama. It is celebrated through the College's Cultural Season concerts, which see world-class artists perform in the intimacy of the chapel.

As the school year draws to a close, I've come to realise that you should never underestimate a student.

Message from the Head of School