Dear all,

The boys enjoyed dinner at home tonight, it was a warm and comforting affair, centered around a bubbling tray of homemade lasagna. The rich layers of pasta, savory meat sauce, and creamy béchamel filled the kitchen with a delicious aroma that drew everyone around.

After dinner, the evening shifted into a cozy puzzle game night, led by Ms. Maral. We split into three groups, each tackling a different brain twisting puzzle challenge! The room buzzed with friendly competition and teamwork, with occasional cheers when someone cracked a tough clue. It felt homey to unwind together, combining food, fun, and a little brainpower to end the day on a high note.

The CDB Team 🏡

Dear all,

Today we celebrated the incredible achievements of two students, Manamitsu Shigeta and Kimi Dong. In only a little more than eight weeks of preparation last year, these two remarkable students rose to an extraordinary challenge and achieved Grade 1 certificates in their ABRSM Awards—one in Singing for Musical Theatre and the other in Piano. With little to no prior experience, they showed incredible commitment and growth.

Mana embraced the expressive world of Musical Theatre singing, learning to combine vocal technique with storytelling and stage presence. While Kimi, a former CDB student now in Concha, took on the piano with equal determination, and even performing at the event, please see below!

Starting from scratch, they quickly developed a solid foundation in musicality and technique, progressing week by week with impressive focus. Today, both students were formally recognised in a special ceremony celebrating their achievements—a proud moment for them and for all of us who supported their journey. Their success is a testament to what can be accomplished with courage, discipline, and a love for learning. Well done Mana and Kimi – fantastic!

The CDB Team 🏡

Dear all,

This evening, after returning from our first day back at school, we gathered as a House to share stories of the adventures we enjoyed during the October Break. To keep things lively, sweets were awarded for the best tales — it would be rude not to, especially with Halloween just around the corner this Friday. Consider it training!

At the boys’ persistent request, we wrapped up the evening with a spirited game of hide and seek, a fitting way to welcome them back into the House.

It is truly good to see everyone back in one piece and in such good spirits!

The CDB Team 🏡

After a well-deserved break, we’re thrilled to welcome our students back to the boarding house! The doors are open, the rooms are ready, and the energy is already building for what promises to be a vibrant and memorable term.

We hope everyone had a restful time with family and friends, and we’re looking forward to the weeks ahead filled with laughter, and some very special moments we can’t wait to share.

Stay tuned—there’s plenty of fun just around the corner!

Dear all,

It has been a busy start of term, but the time has simply flown by! The boys in the house are looking forward to a well earned break, and we look forward to hearing the adventures and stories of what they got up to when they return!

It’s time to recharge the batteries, enjoy some time off and relax-to-the-max!

We wish you all a safe, joyful and pleasant break.

All the best,

The Champs des Bois Team,

Ronan, Iker, Riccardo & Andrei

Even with a bit of rain and wind, we made the most of the weekend with activities like badminton, tennis, hip hop, and even wakeboarding! On Saturday afternoon, we headed into Geneva for a relaxed walk and some shopping—grabbing snacks and little treats to enjoy over the weekend.

Sunday was all about bouncing and laughter at Airloop, the trampoline park, where we jumped, flipped, and had loads of fun. A perfect way to enjoy time together before the October break!

Dear all,

Tonight’s Chinese international dinner featured a tasty mix of traditional Chinese culinary options. Students and staff gathered to enjoy the food, try chopsticks, and learn a bit about Chinese culture. It was a relaxed and enjoyable evening with good food and great company.

The CDB Team

Dear all,

One of the highlights of the start of year term, is always the Welcome Back BBQ at Concha. The weather was kind to us today, so the boys had a great time walking around the different stalls, trying the food, listening to the music and having some fun outside with their friends!

The CDB Team 🏡

Dear all,

We kicked things off on Friday with a classic autumn activity—a good old game of conkers with the juniors (A blast from the past, a true old-school game!). It was great to see everyone getting stuck in, laughing, and enjoying a bit of friendly competition to start the weekend.

Saturday’s sunshine made our trip to Geneva even better. The boys joined up with students from other houses, shared stories, did a little shopping, and just enjoyed being out and about together. Back at Champs des Bois, basketball and cooking in the kitcehn were the go-to activity, with lots of energy and teamwork on display.

Sunday brought more action with laser tag in Geneva, as well as a calm and rewarding gardening session led by Ms. Rym. With movie night, cooking, tennis, and more sprinkled throughout, it was a weekend full of variety, connection, and plenty of smiles.

The CDB Team 🏡

Thursday evenings are becoming a joyful tradition in our house—music, singing, and dancing after showers and just before bedtime. Tonight, we turned our home into a mini concert hall! Everyone chose a song, with performances in English, Chinese, French, and more. Some sang, some danced, and some did both. It was a fun way to discover new music, learn about each other’s cultures and personalities, and share laughter through the rhythm of our shared moments.