Introduction: Exploring the Vendee Region: A Cultural Experience at Chavagnes International College Welcome to the vibrant and culturally rich Vendee region in France, where history, natural beauty, and culinary delights come together to create a truly unforgettable experience. Nestled within this picturesque region is Chavagnes International College, a prestigious boarding school that offers a well-rounded … Continue reading Exploring the Vendee Region: A Cultural Adventure at Chavagnes International College
Why boarding school for boys?
There are several reasons why boarding school can be a good option for boys. One reason is that it can provide a structured and supportive environment for boys to learn and grow. Boarding schools typically have a strong academic program and a focus on personal development, which can help boys to become well-rounded, responsible, and … Continue reading Why boarding school for boys?
Double-glazing for the ‘chilly dorms’ of Chavagnes
The boarding school renowned for its back-to-basics approach, Chavagnes International College, was featured on Vatican Radio a few years ago; the journalist then drew attention to its 'chilly dorms' ... But now students at Chavagnes will be able to look forward to a cosy winter; double-glazing and extra insulation is being installed in dormitories over … Continue reading Double-glazing for the ‘chilly dorms’ of Chavagnes
ISBC Annual Conference in Cape Town
The International Boys' Schools Coalition Conference 2015 takes place in Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA from 7 - 10 July 2015. More details: http://www.theibsc.org/page.cfm?p=1773
Where are all the boy geniuses?
There are more "boy geniuses" than "girl geniuses" and more boys are in the top 1 percent of the IQ scale than girls. Bue on the whole, boys are having a tough time ... check out author Michael Thompson here: http://www.pbs.org/parents/raisingboys/school.html
Let boys be boys: the merits of the single-sex classroom
According to st Andrew's College, Canada (www.sac.on.ca) not only are students less inhibited and more focused in the classroom in a single-gender environment, but research indicates those who attend all-boys schools are more than twice as likely to study art, music, drama, and foreign languages, in addition to the traditional maths and sciences. This is largely because … Continue reading Let boys be boys: the merits of the single-sex classroom
International Catholic boarding school links with Latvian Catholic High School
Chavagnes International College, the leading international Catholic boys' boarding school, recently took a group of pupils and teachers to visit the Catholic High School in Riga (Rigas Katolu gimnazija http://www.rkgimnazija.lv/). The Chavagnes Choir, with a reduced showing of just 8 boys and 4 teachers, visited classes and performed a concert of sacred music for the … Continue reading International Catholic boarding school links with Latvian Catholic High School
Boys and Sport at Chavagnes
Saint Paul, to the Corinthians, has this to say: "Don't you realise that the runners in the Stadium, all of them run, but only one gets the medal? You are to run in such a way as to win. Everyone who is in athletic training exercises self-control (but they do it to win a medal … Continue reading Boys and Sport at Chavagnes
Boys say it’s cool to fool around in co-ed schools
boys are going to single sex schools because their parents think they will do better there
Modern languages in Catholic boarding schools
One of the boys, Paul de Guibert, a French boy of 12, said he found that having to swtich between Latin, Greek, German, Spanish, English and French ... was not difficult at all 'once you get used to it.'
Catholic boarding schools 