70th Anniversary Weekend Guide by Aiglon College

Aiglon College 70th Anniversary

Weekend Guide

Table of Contents WELCOME . . . 4 WEEKEND AT A GLANCE . . . 5 MAPS & PRACTICAL INFORMATION . . . 8 Village & Parking Information . . . 8 Transport & Trains . . . 11 Campus Map . . . 12 WEEKEND PROGRAMME . . . 15 Registration . . . 15 Barbecue . . . 17 Meditation . . . 20 Expedition . . . 21 Gala Evening . . . 24 FOAC US Auction . . . 26 Chapel Service . . . 36 Sunday Brunch . . . 37 Additional Events . . . 38 AIGLON TODAY . . . 40 AIGLON TOMORROW . . . 48 TABLE OF CONTENTS | 3

Back to the Mountain

FROM THE HEAD MASTER & BOARD OF DIRECTORS Whether you have been away for only a few months or many decades, we are pleased that you have chosen to come back to the mountain for this exceptional gathering of Aiglonians from across the globe. In the seventy years of our school, this is undoubtedly the single largest event of its kind. This “retour à la source” is a testament to the enduring influence of an education at Aiglon College. We hope that over the next few days you catch up with old friends, make new friends and brush shoulders with people whom you may have never met, but with whom you share a profound and common story. Tony Jhangiani Jashanmal Richard McDonald Chairman of the Board of Directors Head Master

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FRIDAY, 28 JUNE - SUNDAY, 30 JUNE

Weekend at a Glance FRIDAY, 28 JUNE

14h00 Registration Tony Jashanmal Sports Centre 14h00 Open Campus Tours 17h00 Welcome Drink & Barbecue Upper Campus near Alpina 21h00 Night in town: Jazz & Gringos

SATURDAY, 29 JUNE

Morning events take place in the Hall 08h00 Registration 09h00 Morning Meditation 10h00 Expedition Briefing & Campus Master Plan 11h00 Expedition Hike in Bretaye & Picnic Lunch 18h00 Gala Evening South Lawn & Tony Jashanmal Sports Centre

SUNDAY, 30 JUNE 10h00 11h00

70th Anniversary Service Aiglon Chapel (in Villars) Mountain Brunch Crazy Moose Restaurant (below Bretaye)

ADDITIONAL EVENTS, 01 & 02 JULY Monday, Trip to Gruyères Tuesday, Boat Trip on Lac Léman

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Weekend Practical Information IMPORTANT CONTACT DETAILS Aiglon Reception: +41 24 496 61 61 Tourist Office: +41 24 495 32 32 www.villars-diablerets.ch Doctor Baraschi: +41 24 496 33 00 Doctor Loiret-Bernal: +41 24 495 14 47 The Tourist Office website contains a full list of various healthcare providers. Police: 117, Fire: 118, Ambulance: 144 SCHOOL SHOP If you would like to visit, the School Shop is located in the Sports Centre and will be open Friday from 14h00 and Saturday morning. WIFI An open Wifi network is available inside all Aiglon buildings. Name: 70th Anniversary CHILDCARE PROVISIONS Children are welcome to all the events except Saturday’s Gala. In all cases, parents are responsible for making appropriate childcare arrangements. The Tourist Office maintains an updated list of local babysitters. Aiglon is not responsible for the supervision of children and declines all responsibility in case of accident. 8 | MAPS & PRACTICAL INFORMATION

LANYARDS Please wear your lanyard during events as this will facilitate check-in for each event. Each alumni badge is colour-coded to correspond with your decade of graduation. SUSTAINABILITY Aiglon makes every effort to support sustainable practices in our operation and school culture. Vegetarian and vegan food options are available upon request and disposable plastics are used only when necessary. Please respect our natural environment both on and off campus. PHOTOGRAPHY A photographer will be covering the weekend’s events. If you do not wish to have your photograph used, please indicate yourself to the photographer. MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT Mountain transport is not included. If you are staying in a Villars hotel or rental use the provided “Free Access Card” for train and télécabine access. Otherwise, buy day passes at registration Friday for the train and télécabine. Important: Bretaye is not accessible with private car. Walking or public transport are the only ways up and down the mountain.

PARKING & TAXIS Parking is not allowed on campus. If you have extra mobility needs, please let us know at registration. For all events it is recommended that you arrive via taxi or park in the télécabine car park, accessed on the Chesières-side of the bridge. (Indicated with the blue “P” squares on the below map.) From there, it is a short walk to campus. You can also check if your hotel has a minibus service for pick-up and drop-off. Taxi Zorro: +41 (0)24 495 84 84

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LOCAL & MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT

Weekend Timetables NORMAL SUMMER TRAIN TIMETABLE

TELECABINE Open daily from 9h00 to 12h45 and from 13h30 to 16h30. (Closed over lunchtime)

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The bus can be found outside the station, at the end of the local train platforms. Tickets can be bought from the station machine with card, or in cash on the bus.

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Earlier trains operating as normal. Then, as following: 10h00, 10h30, 11h00, 11h30, 12h00, 13h00, 14h00, 15h00, 16h00, 17h00

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Earlier trains operating as normal. Then, as following: 12h30, 13h10, 13h30, 14h10, 14h30, 15h10, 15h30, 16h10, 16h30, 17h10, 17h30

TIMETABLES Access all Swiss timetables from the CFF website or mobile app. www.cff.ch

TRAINS FROM GENEVA TO AIGLE Twice per hour, direct trains (IR 90) travel between Geneva Airport and Aigle station. Check timetables for precise departures. Tickets must be purchased before boarding. Seat reservations are not required. MAPS & PRACTICAL INFORMATION | 11

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CAMPUS MAP

Building Key The map on the following page is provided for your convenience during the weekend. During Friday’s open campus tours, buildings below marked in bold and red are open to visit. JUNIOR SCHOOL 30 - La Baita 35 - La Casa 33 - La Dacha 32 - Years 5-6 Classrooms SENIOR BOARDING HOUSES 29 - Alpina (+ Art Department) 17 - Belvedere (+ School Restaurant) 01 - Le Cerf 08 - Clairmont 03 - Delaware 14 - Exeter 34 - St. Louis 37 - Chantecler (today a private home) TEACHING BUILDINGS 09 - L’Ancienne Poste 18 - La Dépendance (+ Tuck Shop) 25 - John Corlette Building (JCB) 16 - Parsons Building (+ Centre for Enquiry and The Hall)

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ADMINISTRATION 10 - L’Ancienne Gendarmerie 22 - Les Collonges (+ Admissions Office) 11 - Forbes House (Reception) SPORTS FACILITIES 07 - Tony Jashanmal Sports Centre (+ School Shop) 28 - Alpina Court 31 - La Dacha Court 27 - DS Football Pitch 19 - DS Volleyball Court 13 - Exeter Court OTHER 20 - Additional Parking 24 - Admissions & Advancement Car Park 36 - Aiglon Chapel (Next to Villars Palace) 21 - L’Atelier 12 - Belvedere Car Park 15 - Chalet Aiglon 26 - JCB Car Park 23 - Kalouti Observatory 05 - Minibus Car Park 04 - Pré Vallon (Health Centre) 06 - South Lawn

FRIDAY, 28 JUNE | 14H00

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Welcome back! Aiglon’s alpine campus may feel a05 bit unfamiliar depending on how long you have 01 been away, but we trust that you will like what you find. As you arrive, please visit the registration desk downstairs in the Tony Jashanmal Sports Centre (07). Here, you can collect your name badge, information book, visit the School Shop and learn everything you need for the weekend. 02 TRAIN TICKETS As part of registration, please ensure you purchase train passes if you do not already have a local “Free Access Card” for the mountain transport. This will give you access to the train and télécabine for the Saturday and Sunday events. If you do not purchase this at registration, it must be purchased at the Villars station or télécabine. CAMPUS TOURS Once registered, feel free to begin your campus tour between 14h00 and 17h00. The open buildings and map information is on the previous pages. Please note that due to the end of term only the common areas of the specified boarding house will be open to guests. WEEKEND PROGRAMME | 15

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FRIDAY, 28 JUNE | 17H00

Barbecue & Official Welcome

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Take your time to enjoy the campus, but make sure you have completed registration and arrive on 12 the welcome drink, barbecue campus between Alpina (29) and20 Les Collonges (22) by 17h00 for 34 and official opening of the 70th Anniversary! (Also with a chance to enjoy alp horns and yodlers!) FOOD & DRINK 09 The welcome drink08is served from 17h00 until 18h00, after which you will be able to purchase wine and beer from the bar. Barbecue stations 07 are open for everyone from 17h00 until 22h00. 03 PARKING 04 06 Parking is not 05 allowed on campus. If you have mobility issues, please let us know at registration. Please see page 10 for parking options. Arrival by foot or taxi is recommended. 02

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CHILDREN We hope this will be a fun evening for all ages. If you do have children under your care, please ensure that they are well supervised as Aiglon is not responsible for childcare. If you wish, local babysitter contact details are available from the tourist office (page 8). WEATHER In case of adverse weather we will do our best to serve the barbecue inside the School Restaurant and accommodate people as needed. WEEKEND PROGRAMME | 17

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Friday Evening

VILLARS VANGUARD JAZZ CLUB Villars boasts an active jazz scene with both its Villars Vanguard Jazz Orchestra as well as regular jam sessions hosted at the chic, renovated basement of the Mazots du Clos boutique hotel. Featuring both local and international artists, the club will open on Friday night especially for Aiglon alumni. Check them out, up the street from the main village church. PARTY LIKE ITS 2009: NIGHT AT GRINGOS The Class of 2009 has taken it upon themselves to book the famous Gringos for Friday night. If you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet exhausted by arrival, a barbecue and maybe some jazz, consider joining them out in town for the rest of the night! Please note that space may be limited!

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SATURDAY, 29 JUNE | 10H00

Morning Meditation

The 70th Anniversary Alumni Committee has invited alumnus Michael McCabe (Delaware, 1970) to deliver a traditional and inspirational meditation. After his time at Aiglon, Michael continued his studies at Duke University, later becoming Deputy Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the USA under the Clinton administration. Michael will address how an education at Aiglon shaped his career and life path. LOCATION The meditation will take place in The Hall (16), situated in the now renamed Parsons Building. Due to limited seating, this will be a standing event with reserved seats for those who require them. If you did not register on Friday, you will be able to do so in the Hall before Meditation. The School Shop will also be open from 08h00 until 09h00. MASTER PLAN PRESENTATION Following meditation, there will be an expedition briefing to explain the afternoon activities. You can then get a head start on the mountain, or you are welcome to stay for a special presentation about Aiglonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Campus Master Plan and the future development of the school (see pages 48-51). 20 | WEEKEND PROGRAMME

SATURDAY, 29 JUNE | 11H00

Expeditions

Stay in the Hall after Meditation for the expedition briefing. We might not summit the Dents du Midi this afternoon, but we will explore the familiar area of Bretaye together. We hope this will bring back memories for all our alumni, and allow families see what their kids get to experience! FOOD & SUPPLIES Sandwiches will be provided in Bretaye. Please be sure to bring your lanyard as well as a water bottle and clothing suitable to the type of walking you will be doing. ROUTES Mountain transport information is available on pages 8-11. Multiple routes in the area around Bretaye have been marked out on the following page. There are two official Aiglon supervised routes: 1) from Bretaye around Lac de Chavonnes and 2) from Bretaye back down to Villars. Other routes are not supervised. Bretaye is only accessible by walking our public transport. VILLARS RANDO FESTIVAL The village is also hosting its own walking festival this weekend. Visit: www.villarsrando.ch to learn more and join one of these varied themed-hikes for a different sort of adventure (in French). WEEKEND PROGRAMME | 21

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EVENING PROGRAMME Arrival & Champagne Reception Welcome & Introductions Cocktail DÃ®natoire The 2019 Alumni Awards FOAC US Live Auction Dancing

SATURDAY, 29 JUNE | 18H00

The Gala Evening

Welcome to the main event! Aiglon College and the 70th Alumni Committee welcome you to the Tony Jashanmal Sports Centre (07) and South Lawn (06) for a wonderful evening of celebration together. DRESS CODE The evening’s dress code is cocktail attire. ARRIVAL Please arrive through the South Lawn (06) entrance, entering through the marquee. (Wheelchair access from the top of the building.) Please bring your lanyard for quicker access. Parking is not available on site; arrival by taxi is recommended (page 9). FORMAT The evening’s meal will be served as a cocktail dînatoire with service throughout the evening. There is no formal seating and various areas for sitting and standing will be available. After the champagne reception you will be welcome to purchase beer, wine and cocktails from the full-service bar. CHILDREN This evening is reserved for those aged 16 and older. Please make arrangements for child care. (Additional information is available on page 8.) GALA EVENING | 25

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The Live Gala Auction

As part of the evening’s entertainment, Aiglon is happy to welcome its own Simon Kidston (Alpina, 1985) as the evening’s featured, gavel-pounding auctioneer. Simon boasts an impressive career as classic car dealer, collector, commentator and journalist. We have no doubt that he will be able to sell some impressive and generously donated live items in this special 70th Anniversary Auction. SUPPORTED FUNDS The funds raised from the auction will go towards Aiglon scholarship initiatives, including: the John Corlette Scholarship Fund, The SEBA CZ Scholarship Fund and the Alumni Summer School Scholarship Fund. Learn about some of Aiglon’s scholars on page 43. BIDDING FOR GOOD Six premium items will be part of the evening’s live auction, but alumni have been generously donating items for months, which are all auctioned online at Bidding for Good. Online bidding closes Saturday, 29th June at 11h00 (CET). After this time, the six premium items will be brought to live auction opening at the price of their last online bids. Register before the auction on your phone: https://bforg.com/AiglonGala 26 | FOAC US AUCTION

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The Palazzo Borghese A Roman experience with a dinner for four at the Circolo della Caccia, Rome’s most exclusive private club, in the magnificent Palazzo Borghese. Four guests will join hosts Paolo Borghese and Alessandro Corsini for drinks before sitting down to enjoy an extraordinary meal, accompanied by wines from some of Italy’s finest vineyards. More guests may be included at the purchaser’s expense by private arrangement (CHF 170 per person).

Soda Springs Ranch Soda Springs Ranch, at the entrance to the Sequoia National Forest, located in Springville, Tulare County, California. Come here to stay for a week to stand tall in the redwood forests, relax and enjoy the spectacular scenery. The ranch sleeps six people, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Black-out-date for the first week in August. Offer valid for one year from close of auction, valid till July 1st 2020.

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Aiglon Summer School An experience like none other. Send your child or grandchild to Aiglon’s Summer School for a unique two-week experience in the Alps. Young people have the chance to hike a small peak, learn new skills such as orienteering and camp craft, enjoy teamwork and relax around the camp fire. Students leave with greater confidence and knowledge of themselves, and understanding of others. This offer is for a two-week session at Aiglon’s Summer School in July 2020.

Beaverbrook Golf The former estate of Lord Beaverbrook, in the Surrey Hills near London. Today, the house and 400-acre property have been converted into a luxury hotel, restaurant, and spa. But did you know there’s an eponymous private golf course right next door? But make no mistake, Beaverbrook is golfing at its best. The extraordinary course is ranked among the finest in the world. Designed by David McLay Kidd and eight-time major champion Tom Watson, no expense was spared to construct this masterpiece. Jonathan Fackelmayer has generously donated a four-ball.

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Guided Tour of CERN Anybody can take a tour of CERN (the largest particle physics laboratory in the world), but not like this one—unless he or she has connections. And we just happen to have one of the best connections available: Aiglon alumni parent, Director and distinguished particle physics pioneer Dr. Tejinder Virdee. He has offered to lead a group of up to ten people through the famous Geneva complex, including a look inside cathedral-sized experiment caverns 100m underground, where the 27-km-long LHC lives. This is a unique opportunity, even if you know nothing about particle physics!

Swiss Cow Bell Donated by the FOAC USA this traditional cow bell is specially produced for Aiglon by foundry Albertano, a family business in Switzerland since 1850. The bell weighs 4kg with a diameter of 16cm. The inscription around the bell reads “Aiglon College 1949-2019”. The bell’s leather collar, as seen in the photograph, shows the Swiss flag and the Aiglon College crest with decorative edelweiss flowers. This one of a kind bell comes in a beautiful presentation box. Available for collection in Villars or may be shipped at buyer’s expense. 32 | FOAC US AUCTION

THANK YOU TO ALL

Auction Donors Aiglon College Nick Besobrasov Mita Corsini Bland Paolo Borghese Andres Chamas Raquela Cheesmond Sandro Corsini Elisabeth van de Grampel Rod and Lungile de Vletter Jonathan Fackelmayer FOAC US Dilip Madnani, MD, FACS Mike McCabe Rick McCabe John & Miranda Moodie Alberto Moncada Siri Preststulen Evan Price Akram Safa and family Sophie Scott Louis P Snyder Alicja Steiner MD Gerry Taylor The University Club Of San Diego Prof. Sir Terjinder Virdee FRS Arthur von Wiesenberger

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SUNDAY, 30 JUNE | 10H00

Aiglon Chapel Service

Many alumni will remember chapel attendance in the small, white English church at the centre of the village. In the mid-1990s, Aiglon purchased this chapel for its continued use. Since this time it has been used for regular chapel services, special concerts and events. We invite all who wish to join us for a special 70th anniversary service, with time for singing and reflection in the style that many will fondly remember and with respect to our various traditions. CHAPLAIN The Rev’d John Murdoch is the Minister of St John’s Kirk of Perth, Scotland. Formerly an Army Chaplain, John became the Chaplain at Fettes College, and later at Christ’s Hospital, before becoming Chaplain at Aiglon from 1994-1998. While in Villars, three of Diana and John’s six children were at Aiglon for a time, with the younger three attending La Garenne. LOCATION & ACCESS The Aiglon Chapel is located in the centre of Villars behind the property of the Villars Palace and across the street from the Hotel Eurotel. The chapel’s address is Route des Hôtels 26. Please note that the chapel has no toilet facilities. 36 | WEEKEND PROGRAMME

SUNDAY, 30 JUNE | 11H00

Sunday Mountain Brunch

We conclude the formal activities of Aiglon’s 70th Anniversary with a final meal and afternoon together in the most appropriate of places, Bretaye. Following the chapel service you are invited to take the train, or walk if you are feeling brave, up to the Crazy Moose Restaurant located one train stop below Bretaye at Les Bouquetins. TRANSPORT & ACCESS Please reference the Practical Information section of this guide (page 8-11) for important information regarding mountain transport and tickets for the weekend. Tickets should be purchased at registration, at the train station or be given with your hotel as a “Free Access Card” pass. For those extra mobility needs, please note that there is no wheelchair toilet access. CONCLUSION The brunch finishes at approximately 14h00 at which time the Aiglon events for the 70th Anniversary are officially concluded. We hope you have enjoyed your time and have more exciting plans with family and friends! WEEKEND PROGRAMME | 37

MONDAY & TUESDAY, 01 - 02 JULY

Additional Events

MONDAY, GRUYERES Join fellow alumni for a day excursion to the famous and beautiful village of Gruyères in neighbouring Fribourg. Departing in the morning, the day will feature a bus transfer to the village, a tour of the cheese factory, the local castle, lunch at Chalet de Gruyères, a walk around the village and return to Villars. Alternatively, you also have the option to participate in a Golf Tournament hosted in Villars. TUESDAY, LAC LEMAN Depart in the morning to spend Tuesday by Lac Léman, visiting Montreux and touring the famed Château de Chillon followed by a sampling of local wines at the castle. The day will then conclude with a two-hour boat trip and lunch on board one of the lake’s iconic steam ships. INFORMATION These events are organised in addition to the School’s events. Should you wish to purchase a ticket or need more information, please contact Marcia Izant: marcia.izant@gmail.com 38 | WEEKEND PROGRAMME

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Aiglon Today

THE SCHOOL HERE AND NOW In case you have been away for a while, you may want to know what Aiglon’s programme looks like today. A lot has changed, but we also hope that you will see how much has remained the same. Here are a few highlights about what our students are doing today. If you want to learn more, just ask a staff member! THE IB AT AIGLON In 2010, the school introduced the two-year Diploma Programme (DP) for Years 12 and 13. The IB is best known for its academic breadth, with students taking six subjects rather than the three or four that are customary in the British A-level system. Many staff and alumni, however, would argue that what is most distinctive is the ‘DP core’ requirement. Candidates are required to study the theory of knowledge and show evidence of participation in creativity, action, and service projects. An extended essay research paper is also mandatory. COLLEGE & CAREERS Beginning in senior school, a dedicated College and Careers Counselling Department works individually with students to mentor and guide them through IB course selection, career research and the university search and application process. Formal programmes are in place for students to fully understand the expectations of the years that follow their Aiglon education. The department consists of qualified and expert counsellors who are familiar and trained in admissions practices and procedures around the world. EXPEDITIONS, SKI & SPORT Yes, expeditions are still a core part of the Aiglon education! With minimum requirements ranging from 7 to 12 per year based on year group, students are out every term, and in all weather conditions, on a variety of expeditions. Even our youngest junior students will summit 3,000m peaks! Skiing remains a core part of the curriculum for all students, but those wishing to compete at a high level can also join our Alpine Development Squad for year-round training. 40 | AIGLON TODAY

PATHWAY TO GRADUATION Junior School (Years 5-8)

Take 30 - 32 subject lessons per week Complete 12 expeditions per year Meet activity requirements Commit to the Guiding Principles

Middle School (Years 9-11) Follow 8 or 9 IGCSE courses Complete 10 expeditions per year Meet activity requirements Commit to the Guiding Principles

Senior School (Years 12-13) 3 Higher and 3 Standard level courses Extended Essay research paper Meet IB CAS requirements Complete 7 expeditions per year Commit to the Guiding Principles

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Scholarship Programme

CLASS OF 2019 TESTIMONY “The impact of Aiglon will forever stay with me. These last two years have equipped me with endless experiences which have forged the characteristics I need to become a global leader. The opportunities that I have embraced, ranging from standing at the top of Dents du Midi to being admitted to NYU Abu Dhabi, would not have been made possible if it wasn’t for the Aiglon community and their generosity. The friendships I have made, the teachers who have taken me through this journey, and the place that I would gladly call home, will always remain a part of me.” - Rithy Thorn (Le Cerf, Cambodia) OUR PROGRAMME TODAY Rare in the world of Swiss boarding schools, Aiglon proudly supports over 15 students each year on full scholarship thanks to the generosity of its parent and alumni communities. A highly competitive programme, these scholars come to Aiglon from all over the world bringing a profound richness and diversity to the student body. Our scholars go on to achieve great things both at Aiglon and after graduation. If you would like to learn more about how you can be involved in Aiglon’s scholarship initiatives visit our website: www.aiglon.ch/donate AIGLON TODAY | 43

DATES & FEES 2019 Summer School

Runs from July until mid-August. Programmes available for two to five weeks beginning at CHF 6,400. Early-bird discounts available for 2020.

2019 Autumn Camps

Run from the end of September until mid-November. Programmes available from one week beginning at CHF 3,200.

2020 Winter Camps

Run during Winter Term from January until mid-March. Programmes available from one week beginning at CHF 3,200.

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Holiday Programmes

You can now get a taste of Aiglon at any time of the year! SUMMER SCHOOL We offer two distinct programmes based on age and interest, each one combines Aiglonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique ethos and expedition programme with a variety of course and activity options. The Classic Programme offers a focused morning course that allows your child to broaden language skills, or study a new topic. Each day features a range of afternoon and evening activities. The Eagle Programme for older students includes morning courses as well as a more advanced expedition to spend a night in the mountains. This programme also includes options for the SAT Course. WINTER & AUTUMN CAMPS The Autumn Camp focuses on exploring local sights while the Winter Camp gives students an opportunity to ski daily with professional instructors. Each programme integrates into Aiglonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Junior School and provides students with a taste of life on the mountain. SAT COURSES Aiglon partners with US-based tutoring company, AlphaPrep, to offer SAT/ACT courses based at Aiglon. Students live on campus and courses are normally available during the winter and summer holidays. AIGLON TODAY | 45

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Aiglon Tomorrow THE CAMPUS MASTER PLAN

While we look back and celebrate 70 extraordinary years of growth and development at Aiglon, much of our energy remains focused on the future. A key part of this is the envisioning of Aiglonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campus for the decades ahead. There have been important milestones in the establishment of the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Campus Masterplan. In 2008 the approval of an official planning zone was a vital step enabling the school to plan with confidence the development of its future facilities. Since then the Masterplan has evolved, taking account of facilities already developed, new acquisitions

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made, along with planned new constructions and major renovations and conversions. The last eight years have notably seen the creation of the Tony Jashanmal Sports Centre, a new Exeter boarding house and the conversion of the upper part of the former Exeter building (now the Parsons building), including a Centre for Enquiry and improved classrooms. There have been a range of acquisitions and conversions of adjacent properties, including the Post Office and the Gendarmerie. The purchase and major ongoing renovation of the Cerf Hotel as a

girls’ boarding house, the almost completed renovation of Clairmont and the creation of a new Delaware, opened in 2006, mean that the school can offer an ever-improving quality of residential accommodation. This focus is essential for Aiglon to remain attractive and appropriately positioned in a highly competitive boarding school market; and the current version of the Masterplan makes provision for a further new boys boarding house, allowing for the redeployment of Belvedere. Our campus has long been criticized, and with justification, for having a poor sense of arrival. This is addressed within the Masterplan, which envisions a central hub, just to the east of the Belvedere-Parsons complex, accessed from the street below.

A significant feature of the new hub would be a student well-being centre, combining both leisure and study at the heart of the school. Aiglon’s campus is characterized by a wide variety of architectural styles. Little by little, and without destroying the integrity of existing buildings of a distinctive style, we are seeking to develop a more consistent appearance, and one that harmonizes with our alpine setting and its traditional architectural vernacular. In short, we are ambitious to ensure that Aiglon’s unique and distinctive Guiding Principles can inhabit a suitable and sustainable setting for the foreseeable future, a ‘village within a village’ that can be both an inspiring environment for learning and a warm and attractive home to our students from around the globe.

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music suite; practice and instrumental teaching rooms; and a spacious foyer suitable for learning activities, exhibitions and receptions.

Next Steps

ASSEMBLY & ARTS BUILDING The bold centrepiece of the Campus Masterplan is the Assembly and Arts building. The planned facility, designed by Swiss architectural firm Dürisch & Nolli, addresses a key part of Aiglon’s daily routine: the bringing together of our diverse community regularly for our time-honoured morning meditation. We are outgrowing the current hall, which will in due course become the school’s restaurant, and we are very stretched in our provision of high quality spaces to promote music and the performing arts. The architects have faced the challenge of designing a space that is capacious, versatile, inspirational and meets the exigencies of ambitious and creative learning experiences. We are keen for it to fit within the architectural landscape of our campus. We also want it to be both an outward looking and inward looking space: natural light, transparency and access to our exceptional view have been priorities. The design includes a versatile performance hall with a capacity of over 450; a studio theatre; a smaller double-height recital space; a digital 50 | AIGLON TOMORROW

It is anticipated that the detailed design phase will have been completed and approved by the end of 2019. The project presents a very significant funding challenge for the school, a major part of which we hope can be met by the philanthropic participation of the wider Aiglon community. We have already received a number of important gifts and pledges; in the year ahead we will be reaching out to our community to ensure that this transformational facility can be realized in the very near future.

“We have set a benchmark of excellence in our new buildings, which helps us to reflect on how we can improve some of our older buildings.”

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