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28 NEUCHÂTEL JUNIOR COLLEGE
TRAVEL Physical and outdoor pursuits are balanced with experiences that lead PROGRAM to cultural enrichment. Several school trips have a physical component
CONTINUED
and students have opportunities for physical and outdoor activities
with their membership in various school and community clubs, as well as access to the university fitness facilities, playing fields and endless wooded trails. The découvertes or adventures into the cultural life of Switzerland deepen students’ aesthetic appreciation of the richness of Swiss heritage. NJC’s défis and découvertes not only provide students with physical and cultural challenges, but expose them to team sports, the outdoors, vineyard villages and rampart towns steeped in art, folklore and history.
Some examples of défis et découvertes include:
• Mountain hikes
• Jura cross-country / snow excursion
• Tour du Canton (spring) – 10 km runs in various Neuchâtel canton villages
• Bike excursions – Neuchâtel and surrounding cantons
• One weekend SGIS team event with preparation
• Bern walking tour with visit to the Einstein Museum and bear pit
• Château Chillon in Montreux
• Basel and the Fondation Beyeler
• The International Olympic Museum in Lausanne
• Fribourg and environs
Integrated School Trips
The College offers structured, school-organized travel to expose students to a variety of cultural, scientific, environmental and historical sites across Europe. Whenever possible, these trips are integrated into the curriculum, enriching the academic program, the learning process and students’ understanding of the world in which they live and will lead. Details on the travel program for this academic year are outlined at www.njc.ch.
Independent Travel
Independent travel is a privilege that is earned. It inspires confidence, personal discovery, strong friendships and maturity. Following the issuance of the first report card (approximately one month after the commencement of each semester), students are permitted, with the guidance of the school, to organize a trip and travel independently of the College in small groups for a maximum of three weekends per semester provided that:
• Students are acting in accordance with the Behavioural and Travel Policies and College Expectations
• Parental permission is provided
• Students submit a proposed travel plan and itinerary to the Head of School
• Permission of the Head of School is granted
• Attendance at class and school meetings has been met