New student arrival programme

NEW FAMILY WELCOME GUIDE | 2021-2022

The induction programme at the beginning of the autumn term is designed to help you get comfortable with your new surroundings before starting lessons.

It is an important time for you and your family to familiarise yourselves with life at Aiglon and to gain an understanding of the available opportunities. If you aren't joining in the autumn term, don't worry, we will make sure you receive all of the information that you will need.

WHAT SHOULD STUDENTS & FAMILIES EXPECT?

Uniform fair You will be able to schedule an appointment to have your uniform fitted and collect your needed items. Banks and local shops are also normally present to help you take care of other practical business.

Department presentations Meet teachers and other department heads during a series of presentations to help families understand Aiglon's academic programme as well as everything else that is on offer.

Unpacking and house meetings It's time to settle into your new boarding house. You can move in throughout the day, meet the house team and then gather for an introductory meeting with your family to receive important information.

Parent welcome reception As students meet new friends, parents and families have the opportunity to meet one another during our evening welcome reception.

Clothing and packing lists

You will experience all four seasons whilst at school. Knowing the essentials of what to bring and what is provided by the school is important for your arrival. The lists on the next page should aid your packing!

SCHOOL LAUNDRY Every item of clothing brought to school, and all purchased items, are required to be labelled with your personal laundry number. This number, as well as labelling instructions, are communicated prior to arrival. Bed sheets, towels and clothing are laundered once per week at the school laundry.

SCHOOL UNIFORM PACKAGE The initial clothing charge covers the uniform package. These items must be purchased from the School Shop. Alternative or similar clothing items are not acceptable. New students all make an appointment at the Uniform Fair for a fitting with a designated personal shopper. The school uniform items are then labelled for you and delivered to your boarding house.

EXPEDITIONS EQUIPMENT PACKAGE To ensure that all students are properly equipped for expeditions throughout the year, the listed equipment is mandatory. These items can be pre-ordered as the "expeditions package" during enrolment or brought from home. This package is not covered in the initial clothing charge.

SKI EQUIPMENT The ski uniform is included in the school uniform package. Additional ski and protective equipment is also required for ski lessons. These items may be brought from home or, with assistance from our PE Department, may be hired and/or purchased from local shops. In December, students are accompanied to help collect these items and a full kit-check is conducted.