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Alpine French School goes green!

Every day sees new headlines about climate change and what we can do to save our planet. At Alpine French School, we wanted to do our bit too. After all, we live in such a beautiful location and we want to preserve this as much as possible. So we thought about the things we can do that could help the cause on a day to day basis in our school and summer camp centres.

Recycling

We are a language school and we use a lot of paper resources which is a necessary part of our profession. However our teachers are very aware of this and we recycle all used paper at the school. We also use scrap paper for printing whenever possible to make use of both sides of all of our paper before recycling it. We are also looking into becoming a recycling point for coffee capsules. Christelle’s rabbit even does some food recycling for us!

2. No plastic

Our staff and students drink a lot of coffee, tea and water! However, we didn’t want this to mean hundreds of plastic cups and stirrers being used each week. So we now have a no-plastic policy at the school. We ask students to bring a Keep Cup or they can buy an Alpine French School keep-cup for their daily coffee to use during their course with us. We have regular mugs for the occasional emergency if someone forgets their keep-cup! We also use re-useable cups for students to drink water during their course.

3. Summer Camps

At our Summer Camps, we ask all students to come with a re-fillable water bottle to use for their drinks throughout their time with us. Morzine has great drinking water as we are in the same mountain range as the Evian water source so students can refill their bottles with fresh mountain water whenever they are thirsty.

4. Energy saving

All of our staff are very aware of the need for basic consideration such as turning off lights when rooms are not in use. We have low-energy light bulbs and our lights are on timers or we simply remember to turn them off when classrooms are not in use.

December 12th, 2024
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Duke of Edinburgh award trips

At Alpine French School, we are passionate about providing enriching, transformative experiences for students that go beyond the classroom. We’re proud to offer tailored school trips that help students fulfill key sections of their Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award, including the Residential, Skills, and Physical elements. Nestled in the heart…

November 26th, 2024
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French Christmas Traditions

French Christmas Traditions Christmas festivities are very much in the heart of French culture. How we celebrate Christmas varies slightly, depending on the region and individual families. Anyhow, ‘Noël’ is most awaited by ‘les petits et les grands’ every year and probably most dreaded by parents because of the long…

May 17th, 2024
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Why learning another language is good for your brain…..

Learning another language offers numerous cognitive benefits for the brain. Here are some of the key reasons why it’s good for your brain: 1. Improved cognitive abilities: Learning a new language challenges your brain to recognize and understand different patterns in speech, grammar, and vocabulary. This mental workout can enhance…

March 31st, 2024
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So how is Easter celebrated in France?

As spring graces us with its presence, Easter in France takes on a character marked by introspection, time-honored customs, and a reverence for history. Let’s have a look at how Easter is celebrated in France… 1. Cultural Significance: Easter in France has, over the years, become synonymous with culinary excellence,…