What skills must children learn in the AI era?

For our students in Grade 14, the last few weeks have been marked by dedication, effort and a sense of achievement.

Contrary to popular belief, intelligence isn’t, in fact, the number one driver of academic achievement. It’s actually self-confidence.

On 9 May, the Collège Champittet Foundation invited our community to a charity dinner held at the Beau-Rivage Palace in Lausanne. Dedicated to supporting children with severe burns and their families in the wake of the tragedy in Crans-Montana.

With his permission, I would like to share some insights from a Champittet dad, INSEAD Professor Horacio Falcao, during his recent Graduation Ceremony speech.

May was full of nature and outdoor learning for our primary students at Collège Champittet. From Grades 1 to 4, our students enjoyed a variety of excursions that mixed art, science, animals and environmental discovery.

Our Champittet students took learning beyond the classroom in May with a stimulating variety of school trips. From outdoor exploration to cultural immersion and reflections on faith, these trips enabled our students to discover new frontiers and experiences.

School holidays are the perfect time to try something new – a new sport, a new hobby, a new talent! Over the Easter break, some of our students had the chance to do just that by joining one of our Holiday Clubs.

A few words about our campus, which has never looked more beautiful than it does in May 2026

At Collège Champittet, we know that health and wellbeing are essential to academic success. Sleep – both quality and amount – matters. Healthy sleep plays a central role in helping students thrive. Even so, this vital need is often overlooked in busy daily routines.

At Collège Champittet, we believe that student wellbeing is the foundation for success. For students to achieve their best academically, they need to feel supported to excel – and that includes learning in an environment that supports mental and physical wellbeing.