How to set the scene for student learning
Following on from this introduction to the Mantle of the Expert, MoE trainer Tammy recounts the journey of pedagogical discovery and deeper understanding she took along with six other Haut-Lac colleagues. Legend of an outstanding Mantle of the Expert school in Birmingham had reached Haut-Lac International Bilingual School, so a pilgrimage began. Seven courageous adventurers from E3 to P4, […]
A new foundation for international education
Sir Ken Robinson, speaker of the seminal ‘Bring on the Learning Revolution’ TED talk, divides people into two categories: those who don’t enjoy what they do and endure life until the weekend comes around, and those who enjoy every day, unable to imagine doing anything else. However, this categorisation of people is not a natural process […]
How do Swiss & international schools differ?
How do the Swiss and international school systems compare? If you’ve asked yourself this question, know that you are not alone. Here we lay down the bare bones of the state school system in the Canton of Vaud and compare it with the international school system at Haut-Lac International Bilingual School to give you a […]
How are libraries relevant in the 21st century?
Libraries. A magical place that most parents remember fondly from their childhoods, where they explored ancient lands and new worlds thanks to the humble book. They are also a safe space for children to develop their creativity, literacy and independence. How relevant is a library to learning in this new, technological age? Sabine Parkin, the […]
How to prepare students for the future with lego
Sometimes, simple is best! Read on to see how Lego has re-surged as a child development-friendly tool for the 21st century. Unsurprisingly to most of us, digital games and entertainment have taken over from the material toys and imaginative games of the past. Where digital has reinvented the world of education, it has also revolutionised […]
How can play boost students’ creativity?
Playtime has long been important for child development, but what if we said students of all ages could benefit from a bit more play? When did we decide that playing was reserved only for infants? Society would have us believe that life must get more serious as we age, because playtime doesn’t make the world […]
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 […]
English stream or bilingual stream – which is best?
At Haut-Lac, we’re known for our truly bilingual approach to education. Through our Learning Means the World and International Baccalaureate programmes, we are able to tailor our academic offerings so that students can learn bilingually, in English only or, as of September 2020, in French only. Yet parents sometimes hesitate when choosing between our English and bilingual streams. Which […]
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 […]