What I like about St. George's

Hi

My name is Sebastien and I am a student at St. George's in Neuchâtel. I am in the middle class and there are six other people in my class. What I think is best about St. George's are the extra-curricular activities, including football, hockey, ping-pong, CAS and dance.

I like the food at St. George's. My favourite meal so far was the tortellini and the chocolate mousse.

Every week we have been on a different trip outside school. My favourite was going to the Suchard museum where we got to make our own chocolate.

Official school launch

Above: St. George's School Neuchâtel baguette
Above right: loyal Saint George's parents mingling with each other

Above: school picture
Above right: Mara (youngest) and Elizaveta (oldest) cutting the red ribbon

Above: They did it!
Above right: The light supper for the parents and friends of St. George's

Canoeing

Hi, I'm Annabel, this week's school blog editor.
Last Friday (the 11th) we went canoeing on Lake Neuchâtel for an after school activity. It wasn't very sunny outside, but we still had a fun time!
Before we started, we warmed up with some energetic arm stretches. Then we went in 3 canoes and paddled around the lake. After a while, some groups had a really funny idea of splashing the other groups. I ended up getting soaking wet on my shorts!
This Friday, we are planning on going to play swingolf, whatever that is! Here are a few pictures:

Mara, ready for action... Setting off on the lake


In our canoes


Getting to know our paddles.....................Waiting in line for canoes

First Impressions of the School

This is my first experience in a private school, and I would say that it has been really interesting. The size of the student body comes as a bit of a shock, but I think it is a positive factor. The teaching method is effective because it allows for a deep understanding of the material where the teacher can cater to the needs of every kid. Also, lunch time is unique in the sense that it feels as if you are sitting in a restaurant. Random seating at lunch really forces you to get out of your comfort zone and introduce yourself to new people. Wearing a uniform is something I need to get used to but it makes life a little easier in the morning. I believe that in the long run, this chance to live the life of a St. Georgian student will be of high worth in the real world.

---- Sameer, Year 13

Tour de Neuchâtel

On Thursday afternoon we had our first school trip - a guided tour of Neuchâtel. While some of us have lived here for many years and others arrived just a couple of weeks ago, I think we all enjoyed finding out about our historical and beautiful town. Photos from the tour...

Launch party

We request the pleasure of your company at the official launch of St George’s School in Switzerland – Neuchâtel Campus to be held at the school, 50 rue St Hélène on Wednesday 16th of September, 2009 between 4 and 6 p.m. A light supper will be served.
RSVP:pjones@st-georges.ch Tel: 032 724 1940

First day of school

We are open! Here are some photos from our first day of school...

This is the last message from me, as now the students are here, they are going to take over the blog! Our editor for the first week is Daniil, one of our senior students. So... over to you, Daniil!

KF