After adding an Early Childhood Care Coordinator this year, TASIS now plans to expand its Pre-Kindergarten program to help both three- and four-year-old students prepare to successfully read and write in English at the Kindergarten level.
We checked in with a number of former TASIS students and teachers to learn more about their impressive recent accomplishments.
Lilian Angelone '19 examines the commendable work being done by TASIS's Red Cross Refugees Service Learning group, which helps young refugees from Africa and Asia as they start a new life in Switzerland.
In honor of international hero Terry Fox, more than 300 TASIS students and faculty members combined to run or walk 1514 kilometers on the afternoon of October 11.
Conceptual director, interactive designer, idea generator, and performer Natasha Tsakos visited TASIS on October 26 to deliver her first presentation in her home country of Switzerland.
TASIS Foundation Board member Dr. Michael Aeschliman reflects upon the distinguished careers of Bill Eichner and David Jepson, long-serving "TASIS people" who have been promoted to important new positions this year.
Esma Karuv '19 discusses why Family Weekend is an important annual TASIS tradition and asks boarding students how they feel about it. Hear their thoughts and watch the Family Weekend Assembly.
The Varsity Girls Soccer team traveled to Lisbon, Portugal, over the weekend of October 19–21 to compete in the European School Conference (ESC) Championship Tournament. Emma Dressler '18 recaps the action.
November 17, 18, & 19
Faculty excellence is the core of the TASIS experience, and we aim to regularly highlight the outstanding work done by TASIS teachers on our Faculty Features page. This month our student writers interviewed a teacher of their choice, and their work is shared below. We look forward to sharing more faculty features—including those of Elementary School and Middle School teachers—in the coming months.
Anastasia Kolesnikova '18 interviewed High School Science Teacher Ms. Pegeen Crockett, who taught for nearly 40 years in the United States, Saudi Arabia, and China before coming to TASIS in 2016.
Aurelia Dochnal '19 interviewed High School Italian Teacher Mr. Mario D'Azzo, who began teaching at TASIS in 2000 and was the Khan-Page Master Teacher Award recipient in 2015.
Amelia Panella '18 interviewed High School Fine Arts Department Chair and professional artist Mr. Martyn Dukes, who has taught both AP and IB classes over the course of his 10 years at TASIS.
Shu Ye '18 interviewed High School English Teacher and Associate Dean Mr. Peter Locke, who began teaching at TASIS in 2010 and now also coordinates the School's Senior Humanities and Advanced Placement programs.
Diana Kuznetsova '18 interviewed High School Photography Teacher Mr. Frank Long, who had some very interesting professional experiences before landing at TASIS in 2013.
Jessica Landa '18 interviewed High School Dean of Students KC McKee, who also teaches AP United States Government and Politics and coaches Middle School lacrosse.
Sasha Tsenter '19 chronicled the first annual Terry Fox Run.
Alex Secilmis '19 and Giorgio Gambazzi '18 accepted a video challenge from Swiss Learning, which called upon students in Switzerland to use an iPhone to make a 70-second video entitled "My School."
Upcoming Events
Oct 28–Nov 3 • Academic Travel
Nov 17–19 • High School Fall Play
Nov 24 • No School
Dec 10 • All-School Christmas Service
Dec 15 • ES Christmas Concert
Dec 15 • Last day of classes
Dec 16 • Dormitories close
Jan 6 • Dormitories open
Jan 8 • Classes resume
TASIS THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN SWITZERLAND
Via Collina d'Oro, 6926 Montagnola, Switzerland
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