We heard from Steve Long, director of InterSoccer, about the Black Friday discount running through 1 December 2024 and thought our readers might be interested in taking advantage of this. We asked Steve to give us a bit more information about what sports can do to help a child develop.
What advantages do children get from playing sports?
Playing sports, football in particular, offers Boys & Girls a range of developmental, physical, and social benefits:
- Fitness & Health
- Improved Fitness as well as also helping children develop better coordination and balance.
- Motor Skills: Playing Football improves both gross and fine motor skills, as it requires running, kicking, dribbling, and quick decision-making.
- Healthier Lifestyle: Regular physical activity can help prevent childhood obesity and related health issues like diabetes.
- Mental, Social & Life Skills
- Focus and Discipline: Football requires concentration and the ability to make quick decisions under pressure.
- Problem-Solving and Strategy: Football allows Children to learn to assess situations, think quickly, and plan their next moves
- Positive Moods: Football is great for reducing anxiety and stress
- Teamwork: Football is a team sport, teaching children the importance of working together, communicating, and supporting each other
- Friendship: Being part of a team allows children to build friendships, feel a sense of belonging, and develop social skills
- Self-Confidence: Playing sports helps children feel a sense of achievement, whether it’s mastering a new skill, scoring a goal, or contributing to their team's success.
- Leadership and Responsibility: Playing football often provides opportunities for children to take on leadership roles, whether captaining a team,being a reliable teammate.
- Respect & Fairplay: Football involves following rules, respecting coaches and teammates, which reinforces discipline and respect.
What are the upcoming dates for InterSoccer?
Courses /Camps are available in Geneva, Versoix, Nyon, Etoy (Aubonne), Lausanne, Zug, Zurich, and Basel. Please note, not all Courses & Camps are confirmed yet for 2025. Autumn Courses can still be joined in for the last few weeks indoors/outdoors.
Autumn Courses - https://www.intersoccer.ch/news/autumn2024
WinterCourses 2025 -https://www.intersoccer.ch/winter-courses-2025/
Easter - Spring Camps - https://www.intersoccer.ch/news/easter2025
Spring - Summer Courses - https://www.intersoccer.ch/news/spring2025
The Black Friday discount
Steve is offering any sign-ups through 1 December 2024 a 20% discount through this link with the code FRIDAY24.
https://www.intersoccer.ch/news/this-black-friday-20-off-all-intersoccer-courses-camps/
This is the 11th edition of the Boarding Schools Show held in Geneva. It is an exclusive opportunity to meet a selection of top UK and European boarding schools under one roof and in one day. You will have the opportunity to meet admissions directors, school heads, and UK education experts face-to-face. Connect with local parents whose children are already thriving in the UK system, and discover the key strategies for a successful transition. You can also speak directly with the schools and learn more about entry requirements, scholarships, and bursaries.
Hear from the experts and gain invaluable advice on navigating the application process for boarding school entry at 11/13+ and 16+.
Who is the target audience?
The Boarding Schools Show in Geneva on Tuesday, 26th November 2024, is aimed at families based in Switzerland and the surrounding regions.
This includes expatriate parents, Swiss professionals, and families considering British boarding schools for their children.
The show is particularly relevant for those seeking a world-class education, opportunities for holistic development, and pathways to prestigious universities worldwide.
What are the benefits of boarding school?
- Academic Excellence: British boarding schools are renowned for their rigorous academic standards, diverse curricula, and outstanding exam results.
- Character Development: Students develop independence, resilience, and confidence in a structured and supportive environment.
- Extracurricular Opportunities: Boarding schools offer unparalleled access to sports, arts, music, and leadership programs, encouraging well-rounded personal growth.
- Global Network: Living alongside peers from around the world helps students build lifelong friendships and a global perspective.
- University Preparation: Boarding schools often have dedicated college counselling services, ensuring students are well-prepared for admission to top universities globally.
The Gift Box Project deadline is coming up soon. We caught up with Tyrrian Livesley who continues to make a difference in children's lives for the last 28 years. We write an article each year and are happy to bring this cause to our readers' attention.
The gift box project is simple: You prepare presents, and they are taken to children in Eastern Europe who are enduring difficult times. "Our common goal is to make them happy", Tyrrian tells us. You can hear her radio interview with Mark on World Radio Switzerland here. She goes on to explain more:
This year we would like to help 1,000 children smile as they open their gift box full of joy and happiness.
The situation in Ukraine and Moldova is no better than last year. For many, it is even worse than before, causing families to split up into safe homes in other areas of the country; becoming refugees in their own country! Many have suffered the loss of family members due to the war and so many children are sadly forced to live through the unrest and its horrors.
“One more box = one more happy child.”
Gift Box Project Collection 2024
last drop off date is Monday, 18 November 2024
Has it already been 13 years since knowitall published an article about the Swedish International School of Geneva (SISOG) at this link?
Well now they are celebrating their 50th anniversary with several exciting changes! Known for its unique blend of play-based learning and academic rigor since 1974, SISOG has been nurturing young minds in Geneva since.
Now offering a bilingual curriculum in two streams: English/French and Swedish/French, it is located in the new Les Vergers neighborhood of Meyrin. The school provides a safe, dynamic environment where students age 1-12 are encouraged to grow both academically and personally.
With a play-based learning philosophy rooted in Swedish educational values, SISOG offers a holistic educational experience that prepares children for the future. From the first days of preschool to the end of primary school, students benefit from an engaging and nurturing environment that balances structured learning with creative exploration.
Full-Day Consistent Care
SISOG understands the needs of modern families. It provides full-day consistent care from 8h-18h20 each day. This schedule ensures that parents have peace of mind, knowing their children are in a secure, stimulating environment even after the school day ends. From early morning activities to after-school programs, SISOG supports children’s learning, development, and well-being throughout the entire day.
When I met Helder da Silva by chance one day, he told me of his illustrations for a collection of seven children's tales that's very close to his heart. The aim of these books is to introduce youngsters to cultures with different ways of life, and each ethno tale is being produced alongside a scientific publication by anthropologists and financed by Geneva's La fondation culturelle Musée Barbier-Mueller.
What was the inspiration?
Before working on a story, I do the layout of the scientific book with the anthropologist, his photos and documents and the anedotes are a great source of inspiration.
Helder da Silva, Laurence Mattet, and author Jean-Marie Hosatte (Tooksipa and Tarara) at the vernissage of the exhibition of drawings from Tooksipa et le tabouret d'or at the Natural History Museum in 2017
When did you start working on this series?
It's been about ten years since Mrs. Laurence Mattet, Director of the Fondation Culturelle Musée Barbier-Mueller, came up with the concept and together we've produced 7 children's stories based on 7 studies.
