Tonight we held the final house meeting where everyone would be present. We wanted to make it a special one to remember. Ms. Emily created a video collage of some our best moments. We also asked parents to send a little message or video for the students to say thank you for the year. It was very nice moment and any tears were shed.
We hope we enjoy our video collage.
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Lots of love,
The New Portena Team
We threw a water fight and ice cream party. The girls had a fantastic time and cooled off on the hot summer day. Here are a few captured moments from the day. Enjoy!
Lots of love,
The New Portena Team
xxx
During our weekly house meeting today we spoke to the girls about binge drinking the dangerous effects of alcohol. We played this informative video and would like to share it with you.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_N24LAHcu1I
Lots of love,
The New Portena Team
xxx
This weekend our girls participated in a range of activities like tennis, badminton, nature walks, art and baking.
A few of our girls also volunteered to take score at the volleyball tournament held in CDL this weekend.
Lots of Love,
The New Portena Team
xxx
Coming back from the holidays, we were all tired, but happy to be home. I had a great time in Paris with some friends and visited a few museums. We went shopping and spent a lot of time walking around the city. Even though, as an IB student, I had a lot of work to do for school and a few exams, I still tried to have some fun before going back to studying. I’m a bit scared, but happy to be back at the boarding house and at school.
Sara Slaj, IB1
Boarding is officially open!
We’re excited to welcome back our girls and hear all about their holiday adventures.
Lots of Love,
The New Portena Team
xxx
Our girls participated in a variety of activities this weekend that they really enjoyed.
There was a relaxing visit to the spa.
A few girls went to the chocolate festival and sampled some Swiss chocolate.
Other girls went on a beautiful nature walk.
Lots of love,
The New Portena team
xxx
This is a picture from the exhibition of art for grade 12. The artworks that are showcased and which I am working on in AP are focused to portray childhood and telling a story of my brother living with an invisible friend. I was able to work with different mediums and techniques like digital art apps, charcoal, and monoprints and that made the overall process exciting.
I see art as a great way for people to express themselves, that is why I decided to take up this AP course. It also was a great opportunity for me to make my ideas real and create anything I wanted.
When my artworks were showcased I was worried if they would look good enough in front of others, but it made me realize how everyone is different and tells a unique story which makes it more interesting. I was also proud of having the opportunity I haven’t experienced before.
In the future, I am planning to do many more artworks using other techniques as well as and I am very excited about that.
Lots of love,
Sofiia Baran
A few of our girls were lucky enough to receive tickets for a lovely classical concert on Friday evening, with the lead solo violinist from Ukraine and with the artistic leadership of the world-renowned violinist Renaud Capuçon. The concert took place at Victoria Hall in Geneva.
The girls said they had an amazing time at the concert and treated themselves to some Starbucks.
Lots of love,
The New Portena Team,
xxx
Mary competed in a badminton completion this weekend and came in 3rd place.
We are incredibly proud.
Lots of love,
The New Portena Team
xxx