Connecting with Switzerland

Doherty students of all ages learned about different aspects of Switzerland and Swiss culture as part of Cultural Connections, an annual week-long study of a different culture. Haile and Jones Halls were transformed to look like Swiss streets and villages in the Alps. Pre-kindergarten for 2-year-old students learned about camping, including setting up their own campsite, and cow farming in the Swiss Alps. Kindergarteners created a Swiss village after learning what they would look like, what the landscapes would be, and what type of shops would be there. They created watch shops, chocolate shops, and flower shops. In groups, Unit II students picked a different Swiss topic to research, like folk tales, geography, music, or sports and recreation. They taught their classmates about the Swiss version of Cinderella, the Swiss sport of Hornussen, and the animals native to Switzerland, like mountain hares.