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?
Mariya Un Noun in Caminada. Das Magazin
The renowned Andreas Caminada has supported our head chef for many years. The latest issue of his magazine features an article about her. Well worth reading.
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.
The hardest job at Smiling Gecko Cambodia
Our social worker Sopheary talks about her demanding job, which takes her to the poorest of the poor around the Smiling Gecko campus every day. Worth reading.
Hopefuls with a heavy backpack
In the second part of the teacher interviews, we asked Vat, Sovann and Sam about their experiences on campus and also confronted them with some of the opinions about our school from Europe.
Smiling Gecko in Schweizer Familie
Switzerland’s largest family magazine has published a wonderful article about Smiling Gecko and our founder Hannes Schmid. You can read it here.
Listen to the teacher!
Our teachers Amy and Susan and librarian Eric talk about their everyday life on campus. Very moving.
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.