Community Service
The Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz upholds a long tradition of community service both throughout the Engadine as well as abroad. Young people today, as is stated in the school’s philosophy, are now being asked, more than ever, to take on responsibility and to become engaged in the advancement of the worldwide goal of a better future. This cannot simply be achieved in a classroom but demands instead concrete action.
Anyone who lives in Switzerland enjoys the privilege of having access to outstanding education. How easily one sometimes forgets how fragile the advancements of civilisation can be, and thus how very important it is to share them with others.
Service Learning
Travelling to a place that may be strikingly different to anywhere known demands grace, an open mind and personal commitment. This is what makes Service Learning trips so special – the opportunity to grow and discover new things about the kind of person you are and how you handle challenges. The balance of service in local communities and stimulating activities are at the heart of these trips. Getting involved in school construction projects, reading to school children, exploring rainforests, learning about unknown cultures and ways of life – this will change how you perceive the world and yourself.
Service Learning Trip to Romania
In May 2024, ten international students and two teachers travelled to Prejmer, in central Romania, to take part in a two week service learning project, working with children from a disadvantaged Roma community.
Student Organisation
The purpose of the student organisation is to foster the sense of community in the student body. The student organisation facilitates contacts between students, teachers and the school management and it encourages students to assume responsibility at school and in the boarding houses within the framework of democratic rules and the existing school structures.
Tasks of the student organisation
- Listening to the wishes and concerns of students and passing them on to the school management and teachers
- Organising events
- Communication between student body and school board
- Approaching the subject groups with suggestions for giving awards for outstanding performance, in school, in sports or in the community service
Awards
The Colours Committee, that decides on the final recipients, is made up of the Head of School, the Heads of both Grosshaus and Chesa Arpiglia, the Games Master, a member of the teaching staff, a representative from the Zuoz Club and the incoming School Captain and Vice-Captain for the following school year.
House Colours
House Colours (Helvetia, Teutonia and Orania) are awarded to those students who have made a difference within their boarding houses, contributing to the social fabric, providing leadership on and off the sports field and upholding the Spirit of Zuoz in a kind and considerate way within the boarding house.
Triple, School und Corinthian Colours
Triple Colours are awarded to students who have occupied significant leadership roles within at least three school sports teams during their time in Zuoz.
School Colours are awarded rarely. This is the ultimate commendation for an outgoing student, a recognition of the embodiment of the Spirit of Zuoz and of a true all-rounder. All areas of school life – academics, sports, the arts and community spirit – are taken into account when this most prestigious award is handed out.
Of note is the Corinthian Colour, which is awarded for services to Cricket at Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz.