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As a progressive and forward-thinking school, we endeavour to stay abreast of the latest developments in education to ensure our programmes prepare our students well for their personal, academic and professional futures. The following articles describe just some of the topics that have helped us shape and develop the educational pathways we offer.

James Flavell

FOR ATHLETES AXEL & VICTORIA, SUCCESS IS A MINDSET

Haut-Lac student-athletes Victoria and Axel are enjoying a month’s rest after a very successful ski season with elite ski team, Ski Valais. We therefore managed to catch up with them to find out more about their sport, and of course to congratulate them. It’s not easy achieving such superb performances in slalom, giant slalom and super G, whilst staying so committed to their IB MYP studies.

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HOW HELENA OVERCAME ADVERSITY IN SPORT

Have you ever been on a roll only to suffer a setback? With her horse Utino de la Cense II in recovery,  Haut-Lac student-athlete Helena had to rethink her training for the upcoming show jumping season. We caught up with her to find out how things were going.

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PRE-SEASON TRAINING: STUDENT-ATHLETE TIPS

Despite winter weather conditions, MYP4 sport & study student Kyan has been training hard indoors to prepare for the next cycling season. He managed, however, to find some time to tell us a bit about what he’s been up to.

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HOW THE IB HELPED SOFIA BECOME A TOKY02020 FINALIST

From the Olympic stadium to Lake Geneva, our Class of 2021 graduate and parathlete Sofia is back and already thinking about the next step. She did, however, make time to share a few tips from her experience as an elite IB student-elite with Haut-Lac Sport & Study Coordinator James.

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HOW TO TRAIN DAILY, STUDY & PLAY

MYP4 student-athlete, Sam Callinswood continues to impress in the pool. We caught up with him to recap his achievements this season and find out how he copes with such a busy training schedule.

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HOW TO TAKE YOUR SPORT TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Finishing second in an U17 national rowing regatta is quite a feat, especially when you're only 14! MYP4 Sport & Study student Giovanni started the sport for a bit of summer fun in 2019, and is now aiming for podium spot at the National Swiss Championships. We met up with him to find out more...

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HOW TO GET THE IB DIPLOMA & A DIVISION 1 SCHOLARSHIP

We met up with our Class of 2021 Sport & Study graduate Karl, to hear how he managed his intense football training schedule alongside the rigorous IB Diploma programme.

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