Welcome back!

We would like to inform you that the Léman team is back and the house is ready to welcome you once again. We hope you have lots of stories to tell about your holidays and plenty of energy to start the new term.

As the autumn leaves begin to fall and the crisp air settles in, it’s time for a well-deserved October break! We hope everyone enjoys this time to rest, recharge, and spend quality moments with family and friends.

Our team will be away during the break and will return on Friday, October 25th, ready to dive into the rest of the term with fresh energy and enthusiasm.

Wishing you a relaxing and joyful holiday!

The Leman Team

Before the break, we still had time to celebrate José Carlos’ birthday. He turned 16 and the whole day was a celebration.

Happy Birthday José Carlos

Congratulations to José Carlos and Federico for representing us and the school in the ADISR Tournament at the Jiva Hill Golf Club

José won the first prize for the mix group brut (without handicap), Federico got fourth overall but second place in the boys category with the handicap index.

We came second overall among five schools, but we only had three golfers, otherwise the first place was ours 🙂

Happy Birthday Bardia.

We’re all so lucky to have you around — your good vibes, jokes, and energy make the boarding house feel like home. Hope you have an amazing day filled with laughter, friends, and great memories. You deserve it! 🙌

Today, a charity football tournament was organised by the boarders who are going on the trip to Tanzania with the aim of raising funds to buy materials for the volunteer work they will be doing there. Some of the boys, such as Mateo, Oscar, Jason, Kipras and Nicolas, who organised the event, spent a pleasant Sunday afternoon there. Homemade desserts were also sold to increase the amount raised for this good cause.

José Carlos and Federico took advantage of our Sunday activity to warm up their swings ahead of Tuesday’s school tournament, in which they will represent CDL against other schools in the area.

They certainly have the skill and motivation; let’s hope that on Tuesday, a good strategy and course strategy will help them have a great day and, why not, bring home the cup.

Yesterday, some of our boarders enjoyed a day full of activities, such as climbing, wakeboarding on the lake, rock climbing, boxing and horse riding. But the weekend isn’t over yet; today they are enjoying another day of activities before classes start again on Monday.

Although autumn has already arrived in Versoix, what better way to say goodbye to the first half-term than with a beach volleyball tournament?

Today, many boarders and day students came together to take part in the competition, and we are proud to congratulate Masafumi for winning first place.

Masa has dedicated many years of time and effort to volleyball training, and we can truly say that his hard work is paying off.

Congratulations!

Joe turned 16 and birthday means cake.

Despite an hectic schedule with classes, football practices and homework, Joe managed to share a special moment with his closest friends to mark the day.

He promised he will mention us when he wins the Ballon d’Or 🙂

Happy Birthday Joe!!!

This weekend our Leman boys participated in a various array of activities offered from our lovely staff, from the more adventurous, to the more intellectual.
Here highlighted in the pictures we can see the chess club, the wakeboard activity and climbing.
Each of our students were able to show a special part of themselves through these activities, and all with big smiles on their faces.

Yesterday, Ignacy took part in a chess tournament with other schools in the area. He played eight games in total, winning seven of them. His only loss was against the tournament champion, which gave him a very well-earned second place.

We are really proud of Ignacy and want to congratulate him for his effort, perseverance, and great attitude. Well done!

While this is Respect week at CDL, our House Assembly had a particular element today. Michael and Filippo are investing their time and energy in a lovely project and they used the House time to share with it the rest of the group.

Having students engaged and committed is something that makes us proud and reassured. It shows the good heart of our boys and highlights the positive motivations that lead them forward.

Well done to Michael and Filippo for stepping up and for inspiring the rest of the community.

Having good intentions and working for a common good it’s also a form of RESPECT.

Happy Birthday Ignacy.

Your friends, colleagues, house mates… in other words, your Boarding family wishes you a wonderful birthday.
We wish that these smiles will stay around you for a loooong time 🙂

Yesterday we started the boarding football tournament organized by our House Parent Max. We had a really competitive match in which some of our Leman boys took place. Was such an amazing game with a lot of goals, and the most important, the fairplay between both teams.

This weekend, some of the kids from the house went to Europa Park in Germany, considered the best amusement park in Europe. Our kids had a different kind of weekend where fun and good company were the most important things.

This weekend there was a house game called unscrambler, where students must figure out words that are all jumbled up. The words that the students unscramble are words representing CDL’s values and words related to life in boarding, such as: “internationalism” or “wellbeing”. All in all, the students were able to gather and enjoy different activities offered this weekend.

Your turn?

This weekend at CDL, our Leman students had the opportunity to dive into a dynamic range of sporting activities, thoughtfully organized by our dedicated CDL staff. Whether they were seasoned athletes or simply looking to try something new, there was something for everyone.

Tennis sessions offered a chance to refine technique and enjoy friendly matches under the guidance of experienced coaches. Students practiced their serves, volleys, and footwork, all while soaking up the late summer sun on our beautiful courts.

Climbing proved to be a thrilling challenge, encouraging students to push their limits both physically and mentally. With harnesses secured and safety briefings in place, they tackled various climbing routes, building confidence and camaraderie along the way.

Boxing was a standout for those seeking a high-energy workout. Under professional supervision, students learned basic stances, punches, and combinations, all while improving their fitness, discipline, and focus. It was a great way to channel energy and build resilience.

These sporting events not only promoted physical health but also fostered teamwork, perseverance, and a sense of achievement. Whether scaling walls, sparring in the ring, or rallying on the court, our students embraced the spirit of challenge and fun.

Nikolai opened this evening’s Boarding Assembly. Well played Nikolai !!!

Happy Birthday Sultan, we are wishing you all the best for the upcoming year! We hope you had a lovely day!

This Sunday was the first competition between the boarding houses. In this case, all the houses faced each other in different games and challenges to enjoy a fun afternoon in Concha’s garden, which ended with an ice cream. But most importantly, through sports, the boys and girls came together to compete as a team and enjoy this pleasant afternoon at Collège du Léman.

We can only say one thing to one of the most charismatic boys in our house: happy birthday!

We can only say one thing to one of the most charismatic lads in our house: happy birthday!

We hope that this last year ahead of you in CDL brings you many good things and that you continue to learn every day.

Fresh Swiss air at Boarding

This weekend, we visited two extremely beautiful and characteristic places in the canton of Valais, in the heart of the Swiss Alps: Verbier and Leysin.

The entire Boarding community enjoyed activities such as mountain biking, rope courses, rock climbing, nature hiking, etc.

Thanks to these activities, we can have fun in nature while developing new skills and making new friends.

Here are a few photos from this weekend.

The first birthday of the year brought the first cake and the first group photo.

Kipras turned 17 and the smiles indicate that everybody had a great time.

We wish you the best Kipras and are happy to have you with us in Léman.

• Antonio – Senior House Parent
• Max – House Parent
• Pavol – House Parent
• Andrès – Deputy House Parent
• Fidel & Musa – House Tutors