Child Labor: Is it really that bad?

There are several things that we as human beings see as being incredibly bad such as genocide, suffering, cruelty, discrimination…

The Comfort Zone

In different situations, people feel different: in some, they are comfortable, in others they are uncomfortable, and in others, they…

The Social Brain

Many people believe that different human psychological traits such as intelligence, way of expressing emotions, shyness, sociability, neuroticism, etc… are…

Airstrip Ecolint – Conformity is not Diversity

Nineteen Eighty-Four – written by George Orwell and published in 1949 is one of the most famous books of the…

Winning Drawing of the Creative Competition

“The Rain”- Creative Writing Piece

You stand alone, surrounded by the remnants of a city whose name is lost to memory – the vestige of…

The Update's Weekly Mixtape

Check out @lachatupdate on Spotify for a weekly collection of songs selected just for you by the La Chât Update…

Why female anatomy needs to be a part of our biology curriculum

In IGCSE Biology lessons, students are taught about both the male and the female reproductive system. However, they are only…

Black Tap Restaurant Review

Black Tap is a restaurant which specializes in burgers and milkshakes in Rive, Geneva. The Restaurant itself is very original…

Margaret Humphreys on the British Home Children Programme

The Update speaks with Margaret Humphreys on her work with child migrants relocated to Commonwealth nations as a result of the British Home Children Programme.

Bastille Day: A History of the French Revolution

230 years ago today, Bastille prison was seized. One of the most important events in European history was underway

Why Overfishing Must Stop

“Human kind is destroying the delicate marine ecosystem, we need to work together to make a difference.”

Fashion Show 2019: Weekend Rehearsal

Get an insight into how the Fashion Show Committee and its models get ready for the annual event!

Opinion: Why Do We Continuously Allow the Sexualization of Underage Boys at La Chat?

The solution to this particular problem is simple – end the tradition of the striptease during the fashion show as it is clear sexualization of minors

Fashion Show 2019: Pictures

All the photos from the Fashion Show 2019!

Did you workout today?

Looking to get fit this summer? Well look no further!

Fashion Show 2019: Four More Days!

Four more days till the Fashion Show! Stay Tuned…

A review: Bandersnatch

A student’s review of the new, widely-acclaimed episode of Black Mirror.

3 Tips for Using the Scott Archibold Gym

A student’s advice on how to best enjoy La Chât’s Scott Archibold Gym

Come join the STEM Society!

All the information you need to know about La Chat’s new STEM club!

Does Religion Play a Crucial Role in Western Civilisation: A Response

An alternative viewpoint on the history, necessity and importance of religion

On the air with Saoirse: How students deal with stress – their tips and testimonials

Tune in to this podcast for a few tips on how to deal with stress!

Boréal: Geneva’s Cutest Coffee Shop

Among Geneva’s maze of coffee shops lies Boréal, a hidden gem

Period Poverty – Why Menstrual Care is a Human Right

Young girls and women still don’t have sufficient access to menstrual care in 2019. That needs to change.

Curious: Interview with Niall de Búrca

In today’s episode we have an interview with the well known traditional story teller, Niall de Búrca.

Empowering Women – Sharing Stories of Women in Science

Discover the stories of two female scientists who revealed fundamental aspects of science!

Le Rugby: Pas Seulement Pour Les Garçons!

De plus en plus de filles jouent au rugby – découvrez comment vous pouvez commencer!

Maybe Plastics Aren’t All That Bad

Today’s media never fails to let us know the damaging and undesirable properties of plastic. But how much of it is really true?

Marion Deichmann: Survivor of the Holocaust

Marion Deichmann spoke with the Update about memories of her childhood, concerns over the far right, and the importance of remembering history.

Visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau

A student reflects on her intense experience visiting the Aushwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, and the importance of confronting and remembering history.

Hanna, Noah and Lama: Israeli and Palestinian Women Fighting for Peace

An interview with Hanna Assouline, director of the documentary “Women Wage Peace”, and Noah and Lama, Israeli and Palestinian women involved in the movement.