50th Anniversary Celebrations
2010-2011
LAS will celebrate its 50th Anniversary with a number of exciting events throughout the 2010-2011 school year.
Official Opening of the Belle Époque
6 October 2010
The official opening of the historic Belle Époque will commence a series of celebratory events marking the 50th Anniversary of the Leysin American School. Events will include:
- 'Thank You' service at the Feyday Church to celebrate the long-standing relationship between the Church and the Grand Hotel
- Parade to Belle Époque led by local band and alipine horns
- Ribbon cutting ceremony by Steven and Sigrid Ott
- Speech by the Mayor
- Open house and afternoon tea
- Tours of the newly renovated historic building
This event is open to the local community.
50th Anniversary Gala Dinner
7 October 2010
This formal dinner will celebrate 50 years of distinctive education at LAS. Hosted in the Grand Salle Ballroom, Former President of Switzerland, Pascal Couchepin, will be a guest speaker. The event is open to parents, alumni and friends of the School. Formal National Dress encouraged.
For booking enquiries, please contact Jacky McLean at jmclean@las.ch.
50th Anniversary Dinners Around the World
Dates subject to change:
Tokyo - September 2010
Seoul - 13/14 September 2010
London - 21 October 2010
Jeddah - 15 November 2010
Riyadh - 17 November 2010
Moscow - 12February 2011
Almaty - 14 February 2011
USA East Coast - 29 April 2011
USA West Coast - 25 June 2011
If you would like to volunteer to host a 50th Anniversary Dinner, contact the Development & Alumni Relations office if the event is in your area and you can suggest suitable venues.
More details about specific dates and venues will be available shortly, but for further information please contact Melati Cattanach at LAS.
An Alumni Weekend isalso scheduled in Leysin on the 25-27 March 2011. Early bookings willbe necessary to secure your accommodation in the village.
Leysin American School
1854 Leysin
Switzerland
Tel: +41 (24) 493 3777
Fax: +41 (24) 494 1585