Sakura & Regina produced a real crowd-pleaser this weekend with their delicious blueberry cheesecake 🧁
They made a big cheesecake for the house, and then, kindly delivered some mini cheesecakes to the boys in Louis Degallier 60 ⭐
Here is a video showcasing the skill and effort that went into making this, what can only be described as, lilac coloured MASTERPIECE! 💜💜💜
As always, plenty of fun and laughter was had during the process! 💖
Thank you girls for treating us this weekend! 🙏💕
This evening Sakura and Regina called by to cook with the boys and watch a movie. An evening full of laughs, learning and sharing cooking styles and fun.
Sakura prepares a sauce for the pasta while Leonardo prepares the meat.
Dionisio, Leonardo, Sakura, Diego Didier and Regina are ready to enjoy their meal before the movie starts.
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The only January blues we are experiencing are the crystal blue skies in the incredible Swiss Alps 💙❄✨
This weekend was our second weekend spent in the mountains and once again, we were spoilt with the most glorious weather 🌞
Our older students had the opportunity to visit Crans Montana, a popular ski resort in the Swiss Alps. Everyone who went on the slopes spoke of the great snow conditions and amazing ski runs ⛷🎿
The mountain weekends are always a great way to get to know other people within the CDL boarding community, and our students always return with lots of special memories made with their fellow boarders💕
Below are a few photos from both Louis Degallier 56 & 60 from the last two mountain weekends ✨
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We had a wonderful week-end in Leysin! Over the weekend, our boys had the opportunity to enjoy many winter activities. Many of them decided to conquer the Swiss slopes by skiing or snowboarding with an instructor while others decided to visit Glacier 3000 where they enjoyed the fresh air and the views. In the evening, they had the chance to discover and enjoy typical mountain dishes such as raclette.
The view from the hotel Saturday evening.
Rodrigo at the top of the mountain.
Leo embraced the cold to show the Brazil jersey.
Didier learning his first turns.
A photo that sums up our weekend.
Just wanted to share the incredible weekend we had in the mountains. The weather was perfect, and the slopes were amazing for skiing and snowboarding.
We braved the windy but sunny weather to visit Glacier 3000. The panoramic views from the top were breathtaking, and the experience was absolutely amazing.
We spent an incredible day exploring Gstaad. The village is straight out of a postcard, with charming streets and a cozy ambiance. We wandered through the town, visited local attractions, and soaked in the luxury vibes. 
The thrill of going down the slopes with the stunning mountain views in the background was absolutely unforgettable. The slopes were perfect, and the racing competition added an extra level of excitement.
The weekend in the mountains was absolutely incredible overall.
This weekend was the first boarding weekend of 2024, and what a lovely weekend it was 💕
This week, some of the girls had mock exams, whilst others had deadlines for their university & college applications, so a relaxing and calm weekend was definitely needed 🙏
With new friendships forming, some freshly baked treats, day trips to Geneva and the joy of music, it was definitely a relaxing and wholesome weekend 💖
Daria baked some dark chocolate & sea salt cookies for the house, and Sangeetha baked some oozy chocolate brownies, both were delicious and gone within the hour! 🍪
Sangeetha enjoyed being back with the piano and guitar, and we enjoyed listening to her talents 🎸⭐
All in all, it was a great first weekend to welcome the students back, and welcome our new housemate, Marcela, to Louis Degallier 56 ⭐❤
Tonight we launched Pillar 3 of our Wellbeing program Building Positive Friendships and Relationships
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