Ignite: Switzerland
A unique overseas residential experience that fosters self-confidence, independence and a sense of community.
| Term Start | Term End | |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1: ROCK |
September 5, 2027 |
October 9, 2027 |
| Term 2: ROCK/SNOW |
November 7, 2027 |
December 18, 2027 |
| Term 3: SNOW I |
January 5, 2028 |
February 8, 2028 |
| Term 4: SNOW II |
February 23, 2028 |
March 28, 2028 |
| Term 5: WATER I |
April 2, 2028 |
May 6, 2028 |
| Term 6: WATER II |
May 21, 2028 |
June 24, 2028 |
| Term Start | Term End | |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1: ROCK |
September 5, 2027 |
November 11, 2027 |
| Term 2: SNOW |
January 5, 2028 |
March 28, 2028 |
| Term 3: WATER |
April 2, 2028 |
June 24, 2028 |
The sport programme has been developed around the seasons as the weather will dictate what we can do safely.
Rock and Water Terms: Students engage in a varitey of indoor and outdoor sports on our campus.
Snow Terms: This is very much the ‘snow’ term. Students engage in indoor sports as a part of their evening programme as well as optional strength and conditioning for alpine sports.
Weekend Expeditions: Expeditions are an integral part of every student's life at Ignite: Switzerland, and a key element in what makes it unique. Our aim through the expedition programme is to use the outdoors as a vehicle to both develop and educate students: genuine outdoor education through authentic adventure.
Wellbeing integrates five elements: Emotional, Academic, Social, Physical Health, and Mental Health. The Wellbeing Curriculum is based around these five pillars and aims to support and enhance the wellbeing of the whole community. The programme includes a taught Health and Wellbeing course for all students, which is supplemented by additional student events and experiences.
Head of Ignite: Switzerland and Head of Boarding
Pádraig Hogan
Pádraig comes from a background of Outdoor Education and Pastoral care. Having worked in the outdoor industry Pádraig then did a degree in Geography before undertaking his PGCSE at Cambridge University. Pádraig then went on to complete a Master's in Education at Cambridge with a focus on learning outside the classroom. Having worked in leadership positions in international schools in Kenya, Jordan, Panama, South Korea and Japan, Pádraig leads the Ignite programme with a wealth of experience. His aim is to always put students first with a focus on making the Ignite experience a once in a lifetime opportunity for them. Academic Interests include positive psychology and coaching and incorporating these into student leadership, accomplishment, and wellbeing. Pádraig enjoys trail running, biking, snowboarding and being outdoors in his time off.