Advice on higher education from our counsellor
University admissions – always a hot topic. So how does Haut-Lac, as an IB school, prepare its students to take their next big step in the world? I caught up with Haut-Lac International Bilingual School’s higher guidance counsellor, Nick Pournaras, to ask the burning questions and get some answers. Hi Nick. As our MYP5s start to think […]
How did HAUT-LAC mark world oceans day
Did you know that World Oceans Day has been celebrated on the 8th of June every year since 1992? Until now, most of us may have been unaware of this obscure fact. However, as the climate change agenda gains momentum, our oceans are finally beginning to attract the worldwide attention they need. Testament to this increase in […]
Your future with the IBCP: Vocation (part 2)
In our previous article about the IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme), we explored the many ways in which the course prepares students for university. Conversely, if you want to know how it sets students up for a smooth and positive entrance into the world of work, read on… Different from the IBDP (Diploma Programme) Veering […]
Your future with the IBCP: University (part 1)
As one of the fastest-growing educational programmes available in over 27 countries worldwide, the International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) was designed specifically to prepare modern students for life in the 21st century. This flexible and balanced programme is an ideal training ground for students looking towards both higher education and the workplace, as we will explore in this […]
The future of education after COVID-19
No-one could have predicted quarantine happening. However, as countries gradually ease their lockdown measures, it is worth taking a look back at our response to the situation to see if we can glean any lessons from it for the future. What have we learnt during isolation that could give us a clue as to what […]
8 tips to prepare myp5 students for the IBDP & CP
Do you want to plan your future, or point yourself in the right direction? Here are a few simple steps you can take during MYP5 and over the summer to help get you started. CHOOSE YOUR FIELD First things first. What domain or field of interest appeals to you? Rather than imagining your future […]
How can parents talk to their kids about Covid-19
As the weeks stretch on and we adapt our lives to COVID-19 isolation rules, children may start to ask more questions about the situation – Why can’t we go back to school? When will this be over? It is entirely normal for them to show some apprehension as isolation continues. So how can parents talk […]
Can schools students support earth day 2020
In the midst of this strange time warp we’re living in, you might not have realised that today is Earth Day. And not just any Earth Day – the 50th anniversary of this special day for environmental awareness. The people behind the movement want to make it known. There is a large push to spread the […]
Distance teaching a testimony to team quality
Key ingredients that made our Infant & Primary team go above and beyond in this extraordinary situation… Involving everyone and building on the team experience and skills At Haut-Lac, we started preparing for Distance Learning about three weeks before the school had to close. We listened to, and were advised by staff who had already gone […]
We don’t just respond we go above and beyond
At Haut-Lac, we reacted to the Covid-19 crisis not in the scrambling manner many were forced to adopt, but calmly and with confidence. How come, you wonder? With forewarning from the authorities and a strong digital teaching programme already in place, our teachers were prepped to embrace distance learning before any official announcements were made. […]