6 valuable lessons to learn from social distancing
We’ve been social distancing and self-isolating for a few weeks now, and as unimaginable as it seems, it’s beginning to feel a little bit normal. As we get into the new swing of our lives, it is important to reflect on the things we have already learnt from this surreal moment in time and how we […]
How to stay connected despite the distance
At this extraordinary time, one of the most important things we can do to protect our mental health is to remain social. That goes especially for students who are used to being surrounded by friends at school every day, and who might now be finding the withdrawal difficult. Fortunately, great advice is cropping up all […]
6 non digital personal development activities
Technology is a boon in times like this. It allows us to keep learning, to stay in contact with each other and to connect with the world outside our homes. However, this is also an ideal period in which to rediscover the time-filling activities of our childhoods, away from screens and blue light. Up […]
Innovative home study learning resources
Distance learning is a technological jump no-one expected to be put into practice so soon and on such a scale. Yet here we are, parents and schools working together to ensure our younger generations are keeping their education on track. As teachers carry out lessons at a distance to students seated at kitchen tables in […]
6 astuces pour étudier efficacement à distance
Although we are currently living in unprecedented times, homeschooling is nothing new. It was established as a viable educational path many years ago and over time, people have developed a number of healthy habits and tricks to make the process smoother and easier. Of course, in this case, many parents are having to check on […]
The IB career-related programme
Digging deeper into the arrival of the International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) at Haut-Lac International Bilingual School I sat down with Rossella Cosso (Secondary Section Head) and Anne-Marie Harwood (Managing Director) at Haut-Lac International Bilingual School to discuss their newest academic programme, the IBCP, available from August 2020. At Haut-Lac, students will be able to choose […]
The importance of maintaining a bilingual education
Why keeping children in bilingual education after their primary years is highly recommended for their development People say a child’s bilingualism journey should begin early…but is that the full picture? Every school’s approach to a bilingual programme is different, but one thing remains the same, no matter the student. What students really need, and what really […]
Introducing mantle of the expert
Enriching students’ learning through creativity with this drama-based programme – Introducing Mantle of the Expert Setting the mood for a stimulating learning experience Imagine you are an expert… one of a team of astrobiologists about to launch a mission to a new planet, a goldilocks planet that supposedly has everything needed to sustain life. Or […]
New years resolutions
5 more attainable and positive new year’s resolutions for international school students Who has ever managed to keep a new year’s resolution for a whole year? And is it really beneficial to point out our weaknesses at the very beginning of a new year, when we should be riding on a wave of positive, renewing […]
Visiting the Karin Dom Foundation
The charitable organisation that ensures every child has the right to an education in a tailored learning environment As many will know, Haut-Lac International Bilingual School is divided into 4 different houses, each supporting a different charity. Over the winter holidays, the Jura House Leader, Christine Mineva travelled to Bulgaria with her family to visit […]