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For the 2023 edition of our annual Cycle des Grandes Conférences, we had the great honor of hosting National Geographic Explorer Sarah Marquis.

On the occasion of International Women's Day, we took the opportunity this year to honor and recognize the contribution of our talented female teachers of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM).

The school is meant to be a serene place of learning, but it can't be completely free of the vagaries of the real world. When the state forces the takeover of one of the nation's largest banks by another, waves reach the school. Is there any possible point of view from which to draw lessons for our students?

This year marks the 120th anniversary of Collège Champittet. Follow us and discover, each month, the events that have shaped the history of Collège Champittet.

At the initiative of one of our language teachers, the Book in the Box project has been launched this month in Nyon.

We are pleased to announce that all 25 candidates for the 2023 Swiss Maturité have obtained their demanding diploma: 100% success for an inclusive school is a magnificent achievement to be celebrated.

Our alumnus William Gargiullo, has recently participated in the World Marathon Challenge. The 68-year-old runner has completed 7 marathons in 7 days, on 7 continents, in sometimes extreme weather conditions (from -10 to 30 degrees).

During the February school holidays, our boarders have enjoyed a week of non-stop winter sports in Zermatt, one of Europe’s highest mountain stations and home of Switzerland’s most famous peak, The Matterhorn, which might remind you of a very popular Swiss chocolate.

This month, our two campuses have been filled with color, whimsy and creativity.

I have the privilege of observing the daily evolution of educational and pedagogical theories in the classroom. To summarise, there are two visions of knowledge acquisition in schools.

Throughout the year, the school’s educational team organizes various awareness and prevention workshops for students of all ages in order to promote healthy habits, prevent violence, and protect mental health.

This year marks the 120th anniversary of Collège Champittet. Follow us and discover, each month, the events that have shaped the history of Collège Champittet.

Since 2017, our Collège Champittet Nyon holds the "Eco-Schools" certification label and is committed to respecting the environment and introducing students to the challenges of sustainable development from an early age. Today, we are proud to announce the renewal of our "Eco-Schools" label. This award is the result of two years of investment in citizenship and waste management.

On February 4th, 17 secondary school students —together with sports teacher Samy and two chaperones— will travel to Tanzania to attempt to climb the Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa at 5,895 meters.

The multidisciplinary real-life projects allow students to connect the theory with practice and understand its real-world application, all while having fun!

On Saturday 17 December 2022, we had the immense privilege of welcoming the Amati orchestra, one of the most important amateur orchestras in the Lausanne region.

A group of students from 10 to 12 grades travelled to the Italian capital. This cultural and spiritual trip is an invitation to discover the eternal city.

The Nord Anglia Education Europe STEAM Festival took place in November and we have so much to tell you about it!

Champittet Nyon community has participated again this year in the local charity "Gift Box Project".