com·mu·ni·ty

/kǝ’myoonǝdē / noun

a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals

MESSAGE FROM CHAIR, CANADIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE

While the past few years have been some of the most challenging in Neuchâtel’s history because of the uncertainties created by the global pandemic, we have a great deal for which to be thankful. Andrew and his team navigated through the logistical shoals of running a Canadian school in Switzerland with confidence and clarity in a time of profound anxiety. Through it all, Neuchâtel stayed true to its mission to provide its students with an experience like no other. Yes, virtual schooling was necessary for a short while, but as soon as Andrew deemed it practical and safe, he brought the students back to their pensions, and they began travelling around Switzerland. Hopefully, the worst of the pandemic is behind us now, although we remain ever-vigilant. The Canadian Advisory Committee, a group of volunteers charged with providing practical guidance and appropriate governance for Andrew and Neuchâtel, is now focused on the creation of a new Strategic Plan to help guide the Neuchâtel team through the next few years. We are in the last few months of its evolution; we will be sharing it with our community, and beyond, at the beginning of the 2023 school year. I would be remiss if I didn’t take this opportunity to thank everyone who provided input into the various iterations of the Strategic Plan. We listened carefully to your insights, and Neuchâtel’s Strategic Plan is better because of your collective wisdom.

Our graduates continue to state that the year they spent at Neuchâtel was one of the best years of their lives. Our parents deeply appreciate the bespoke education their children receive through the kindness and diligence of their teachers. Finally, our students are thankful for the freedom to learn, to grow, and to be more independent in an educational environment that values each of them as individuals.

Thank you for the many ways you have supported Neuchâtel.

Geoff Roberts