by Dalal Abu Diab (Y13) Pol Pot did not emerge from the paddy fields, forged in peasant struggle, as the … More
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Under the Night Sky, 31/10–7/11
Look up ! Learn all about this week’s amazing celestial events. You won’t want to miss these !
The Interview – Mr Deighan: Educator, leader, guest speaker coordinator, The Update founder, and friend
Listen in to The Update’s most impactful interview, Mr. Deighan and his story.
A Republic of Landlords and Liars
How I would have liked to have answered the essay question, “Why did the United States become so much bigger … More
Olli-Pekka Heinonen: About The International Baccalaureate and the elements of the diploma programme
Listen in on Olli-Pekka Heinonen, The director general of The International Baccalaureate, as he speaks at La Châtaigneraie.
October Break: What to watch?
Don’t know what to do over the holidays? Bored? Here’s a list of our go-to movie and television shows:
Highlights from the Junoir Update, October 2025
“Autumn comes and go” by Olive Chavez-Goldman (Y7), “Autumn’s Beauty” by Sufi Safiyya Irwan Shahrezza (Y7), “AUTUMN” by Lucia Chavez-Goldman (Y7), “Whisper of Autumn” by Mayra Beck (Y7)
Standing Up and Speaking Out: Honouring Mr. Deighan’s Legacy
Mr. Deighan, now retired, was a keystone figure in La Châtaigneraie, managing over 400 guest speakers. This article includes some of the important lessons he shared with us over his 20 years at the school.
How Swimming Saved Her Life—Literally: Yusra Mardini’s Journey from Syria to the Olympics and Beyond
Yusra Mardini speaks about her incredibly journey fleeing Syria to Germany, her commitment to swimming that brought her to Olympic-level, her advocacy for refugees and words of wisdom for youth…
Progress Under Deep Challenge – Lessons from Australia’s First Female PM | Julia Gillard Talk
Hear first female Australian PM Julia Gillard’s reflections on her tenure and thoughts on the current state of the world from her 17/03/2025 talk at La Châtaigneraie.