Did you know that Berlin is 9 times bigger than Paris and has more bridges than Venice?
And did you know that During WWI, the King of England, the Tsar of Russia, and the Emperor of Germany were all first cousins?
4# EXONERATE
Definition:
1 : to relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship
2 : to clear from accusation or blame
Examples:
Dana was exonerated for the crime of taking the money after it was found that her fingerprints did not match those on the cashbox.
“… a 2015 measure approved by the Legislature will provide more opportunities for convicted people to request DNA testing of evidence that might exonerate them.” — The Daily Herald(Everett, Washington), 23 Dec. 2015
by MERRIAM-WEBSTER DICTIONARIES.
#11 ANGOLA
Did you know that the official language in Angola is Portuguese, but they also speak Bantu and other African languages?
And did you know that Angolans greet by shaking hands but when introduced to an older person or to someone with a higher position, Angolans typically bow their heads as a sign of respect? Africans are always disciplined, you know? That is the Southern hospitality.
3# JOCUND
Definition:
: marked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness.
Examples:
Clayton gave a jocund shout when he entered the room and saw the many friends who had come for his surprise 50th birthday celebration.
“The jocund nature of Beethoven’s Second Symphony is in utter contradiction with Beethoven’s pathetic letter expressing the despair of inevitable deafness, both written at approximately the same time.” — D. S. Crafts, The Albuquerque (New Mexico) Journal, 13 Jan. 2012
by MERRIAM-WEBSTER DICTIONARIES.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR
The “Summer Performing Arts with Juilliard” at Collège du Léman
Is your child a budding musician, dancer or actor? Our two-week performing arts summer programme in collaboration with the world-renowned Juilliard School is the perfect opportunity for every child.
From July 9th-22nd 2016 is open for applications! REGISTER NOW!! www.ow.ly/XR1Xf
2# WHILOM
Definition:
: former.
Examples:
I was pleased to find an interview with the whilom president of my alma mater in the local paper.
“On the eastern side settlement and agriculture have all but obliterated the whilom tallgrass prairie, so that it is hardly visible to anyone who would not seek it out on hands and knees….” — William Least Heat-Moon, The Atlantic, September 1991
by MERRIAM-WEBSTER DICTIONARIES.
#10 POLAND
Did you know that Poles eat pizza with ketchup? Pizza, or zapiekanka, in Poland does not contain tomato sauce. It is a popular street food served on a baguette with melted cheese, mushrooms, and ketchup.
And did you know that Poland is the 6th most populous and the 6th largest of the European Union’s 27 member states? Most of the country is flat, with an average elevation of 173 meters.
Re-enrolment 2016-2017
Dear Parents,
The re-enrolment campaign has begun.
The process will once again be online and you will receive an email notification.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the admissions team at admissions@cdl.ch or +41 22 775 55 55.
We look forward to welcoming your child back to Collège du Léman next year.
Best regards,
The Boarding Team.