Why international schools are where to be now
It may have been the first time in human history that so many students looked forward to returning to school in August! Kids and staff worldwide welcomed the news that school was officially “ON” with relief, glad to have a small sense of normalcy returned to their lives. At Haut-Lac, we have truly seen and […]
How does HAUT-LAC ensure safety for all?
At Haut-Lac, we are beginning to resume some of our normal school habits and routines after the summer break. However, if one of our alumni were to turn up for a visit, they would find that quite a few things have changed since they were last on campus! This would be down to the regulations that Swiss schools have implemented as they contribute […]
How stable foundations ensure reliable education
Coronavirus. We’re probably all weary of hearing about it, seeing it on the news and witnessing its devastating effects the world over. Yet, even months on from lockdown, it is undeniably still relevant and will continue to dominate our reality for some time to come. When it comes to students in particular, one of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]