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Working hard in and out of the classroom
Saturday is arrival and departure day, but for those students in themiddle
of their stay, we organise a day trip to visit the Swiss capital city of Berne,
nearby Geneva or an activity in or around Lausanne.
Every Sunday, the whole school goes out for the day to visit another region
of Switzerland. We may explore museums, historic sites or raise ecological
awareness by visiting natural sites or doing quiz trails in the countryside.
We may go tree-climbing, have fun in a waterpark or go mountain karting.
A stay in Switzerland is inconceivable without excursions in the mountains
so we take our students to discover the most characteristic Alpine resorts
where they can try activities such as rock climbing or glacier-walking
under the supervision of experienced guides. The excursions are obliga-
tory, as they provide an opportunity for the students to discover a new
natural and cultural environment and to practise their languages whilst
also having fun.
