Smiling Gecko News
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A voice for Cambodia
We are opening our new cultural centre “The Gong” on 26 June with a big celebration over several days. Here is some background information about the planned event and of course about the building.
From HFZ to Farmhouse Resort
Richard Herren, a graduate of the Hotelfachschule Zürich (HFZ), receives the first “Prix Kronenhalle” and can now look forward to an internship at the Farmhouse Resort. Read more in a short article.
Our metal construction workshop is about to open
We already announced it last year, but now the time has finally come: the containers with the equipment for our metal workshop have arrived. We filmed the happy day. Just take a look.
Review 2023
A lot has happened again on the Smiling Gecko Campus in 2023. In our annual review we show some of the highlights, but also the challenges that we have to face every day.
Music Video «See You Again»
The “Smiling Gecko Campus Singers” have rehearsed a new song and recorded a great video. You definitely have to watch and listen to it.
Our cultural building site
In our news archive there is now a collection of photos on the construction progress of the “House of Culture and Music”, which we update regularly. Why don’t you take a look?
Hurray: the new ones are here!
School has started again in Cambodia. For around 100 of the little ones, a new chapter in their lives begins, while for 50 of the older ones, the adventure of middle school begins. We are proud of everyone.
Recruitment Days at our school
For about 100 children aged 3 years a new life starts in August: They join the Pre-School on the Smiling Gecko Campus. Here is a short report about our exciting Recruitment Days.
Atelier oï visiting the campus construction site
Aurel Aebi and Tamara Decroux from atelier oï visited the campus to witness the progress of construction work on the middle school and the House of Culture and Music. Here is the report.
The new suites are almost finished!
The new suites at the Farmhouse Resort are going to be great! Here is a short report and some pictures of the construction work.
Our school expansion has begun!
Campus Update. We have started the construction work on the middle school and the House of Culture and Music. Here is a short report about it.
For re-listening: Hannes in the nightclub on SRF1 Radio
Hannes was on the radio! If you missed it or want to listen to it again: We have the link to the show.