As autumn begins to settle in, the weather this past weekend gave us a nice break from the rain. On Friday evening, a group of Olympus boys took the initiative and showcased their culinary talents by baking chocolate butter cookies in the house kitchen – well done, chefs! The improved weather allowed for a variety of weekend activities, with climbing, golf, tennis and cooking being the most popular choices for our boys, plus traditional outings to Geneva and Versoix were also enjoyed by many.

One of the highlights of the weekend came on Sunday, thanks to Nicolas F.! Not only did he participate in the CDL 5K run, but he absolutely crushed it, completing the course around the school campus in an impressive 21 minutes and winning the gold medal! His incredible performance made everyone in Olympus proud.

Reflecting on his race, Nicolas shared: “At the start, I was a bit nervous, having been a while since I last ran a race. I tried to keep a steady pace from the beginning, battling with another boy at the front. We fought for first place, and I managed to pull ahead a few hundred meters before the finish line to win it. It feels great to be up there.”

Alors que l’automne s’installe, le week-end dernier nous a offert une pause bien méritée de la pluie. Vendredi soir, un groupe de garçons d’Olympus a pris l’initiative de montrer ses talents culinaires en préparant de délicieux cookies au chocolat et au beurre dans la cuisine de la maison – bien joué, les chefs !

Avec l’amélioration du temps, nos garçons ont profité d’un large choix d’activités comme l’escalade, le golf, le tennis et la cuisine. Sans oublier les sorties traditionnelles à Genève et Versoix, qui ont également été très appréciées.

Le moment fort du week-end est venu dimanche grâce à Nicolas F. ! Il a participé à la course de 5 km du CDL et a brillamment terminé le parcours en 21 minutes, remportant la médaille d’or. “J’étais un peu nerveux au départ”, a-t-il confié. “Mais j’ai gardé un bon rythme, luttant pour la première place, et j’ai pris l’avantage quelques centaines de mètres avant l’arrivée. C’est génial d’avoir gagné !”

Back at Olympus, the fun didn’t stop for the boys who stayed on campus. The sunny weather made it the perfect weekend for outdoor activities like climbing, tennis, and badminton. Our boys showed off their competitive spirit, teamwork, and skill, whether it was racing up the climbing wall or smashing serves on the tennis court. The camaraderie was strong, with everyone cheering each other on and making the most of the weekend at home.

To top it all off, the boys gathered on Sunday for a delicious brunch that featured everything from fresh pastries to hearty dishes. It was the perfect chance to relax, swap stories from the weekend, and enjoy a laid-back end to a busy few days. Whether at Europa Park or at Olympus, the weekend was packed with adventure, laughter, and memories that will last long after Monday morning!

This weekend, our Olympus boys dived into an epic adventure at Europa Park, Germany’s biggest theme park! After a long bus journey (with a pit stop for KFC), we arrived in Rust, just a short walk from both Europa Park and the splash-filled Aqua Park.

Europa Park is no ordinary theme park—it’s like traveling the world in a day! The park has 15 themed areas, each representing a different European country. From the high-speed twists of Silver Star, one of the fastest coasters in Europe at 130 km/h, to the wet and wild water rides of the Scandinavian Fjord Rafting, there’s something for everyone. Some of the boys faced their first-ever roller coaster rides, but by the end of the day, they were pros!

We also stopped for a break at an Italian buffet that rivaled any real trip to Italy—pizza, pasta, and gelato galore! After the day of thrills, the boys had the option to cool off at Rulantica, Europa Park’s Aqua Park, featuring everything from massive slides to wave pools. Fun fact: Rulantica has over 25 water attractions, so there was no shortage of ways to chill out!

Sunday was another chance to enjoy a few more hours in the park before heading back to campus, returning at 7:30 p.m., full of stories and excitement from the weekend!

Recently, College du Leman had the honor of hosting French Senator Éric Bothorel, who shared his inspiring journey from tech entrepreneur to politician. While the senator’s insights captivated the audience, one of the standout moments was a remarkable piano performance by our very own Nikolai Sievers.

Nikolai took the stage in front of over 200 attendees, and performed Schubert’s Impromptu No. 3 on the grand piano. Despite the large audience, Nikolai delivered his best performance to date, earning praise from everyone in attendance.

Nikolai’s musical talent and confidence were a source of pride for the Olympus community, demonstrating not only his dedication to his craft but also the power of the arts in moments of shared inspiration.

This past weekend, the cooler weather brought a refreshing change, with occasional showers adding to the (almost) autumn atmosphere. While Saturday’s lake activities, including the anticipated water sports, had to be cancelled, plenty of other exciting alternatives were available, and many of our boys took the opportunity to stay active and engaged throughout the weekend.

Some students embraced the chance to get outdoors and enjoy activities like golf and gardening, while others chose indoor activities such as tennis, badminton, climbing or boxing. Many of our boys also enjoyed their free time relaxing around Versoix or in the lively atmosphere of Geneva. Sunday brought even more relaxed pace, with the Sunday’s brunch being as popular as ever. Everyone took advantage of the extra rest, allowing themselves to recharge and fully prepare for the week ahead.

The highlight of the weekend was surely a special event organized by Ikuma, one of Olympus’ boys, who led a lake cleanup on Saturday afternoon – Nettoyage Annuel Du Lac Léman. Fifteen students joined the effort, working together to improve the local environment and showing a strong sense of community and responsibility. Well done!

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Ce week-end, le temps plus frais a apporté une touche presque automnale avec des averses occasionnelles. Bien que les activités au lac de samedi, y compris les sports nautiques attendus, aient dû être annulées, de nombreuses autres activités intéressantes étaient proposées, et beaucoup de nos élèves ont choisi de rester actifs et engagés.

Certains ont profité du plein air avec des activités comme le golf et le jardinage, tandis que d’autres ont opté pour le tennis, le badminton, l’escalade ou la boxe. Beaucoup ont également apprécié leur temps libre en se détendant autour de Versoix ou dans l’atmosphère animée de Genève. Le dimanche a été plus relaxant, avec un brunch très apprécié, et tout le monde a profité de ce moment pour se ressourcer avant la semaine à venir.

Le temps fort du week-end a été le nettoyage du lac, organisé par Ikuma, l’un des élèves d’Olympus. Quinze élèves ont participé à cette initiative, travaillant ensemble pour améliorer l’environnement local et montrant un fort sens de la communauté. Bravo à tous !

The teachers visited the house, at Olympus, and we changed the scenario, in addition to seeing each other in the classrooms daily, we invited the teachers to visit our Boarding House.

We had a great time showing them Olympus, sharing some snacks, and challenging them to a game of pool.

We have been in class for a few weeks now and we already know each other, but now they also know our friends and House Parents personally, so it has been easier to talk about our different goals and how to achieve them with the support of the Boarding House.

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Les enseignants ont visité la maison, à Olympus, et nous avons changé le scénario, en plus de nous voir dans les salles de classe tous les jours, nous avons invité les enseignants à visiter notre maison.

Nous avons eu beaucoup de plaisir à leur montrer Olympus, à partager des snacks et à les mettre au défi de jouer au billard.

Nous sommes en classe depuis quelques semaines et nous nous connaissons déjà, mais maintenant ils connaissent aussi nos amis et nos House Parents personnellement, il est donc plus facile de parler de nos différents objectifs et de la façon de les atteindre avec le soutien de l’internat.

Here it is without any doubt, one of our favourite weekends, the Orientation Mountain Weekend, on Friday after school, we took the bus to the Swiss mountains, G9/10 visited the beautiful village of Leysin and G11/12 the fabulous Verbier.

A weekend full of activities in nature, enjoying mountain biking, climbing, mountain biking, mountain biking, nature hikes, etc.

Sunday was a bit quieter, with group activities and an outdoor barbecue.

Back to CDL to rest and start another adventurous week, but this time on Campus. We are looking forward to exploring the Swiss Alps again, hopefully, next time in the snow.

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Voici sans aucun doute l’un de nos week-ends préférés, le week-end d’orientation en montagne, le vendredi après l’école, nous avons pris le bus pour les montagnes suisses, le G9/10 a visité le magnifique village de Leysin et le G11/12 la fabuleuse Verbier.

Un week-end plein d’activités dans la nature, avec du VTT, de l’escalade, du VTT, des randonnées dans la nature, etc.

Le dimanche a été un peu plus calme, avec des activités de groupe et un barbecue en plein air.

Retour à CDL pour se reposer et commencer une nouvelle semaine d’aventures, mais cette fois sur le Campus. Nous nous réjouissons d’explorer à nouveau les Alpes suisses, en espérant que la prochaine fois, ce sera dans la neige.

After spending the first few days back to routine, what better than to enjoy a weekend full of energy and adventure, than doing all kinds of activities to test our skills or meet new hobbies.

Here are some pictures of the activities we have chosen for the weekend; paddleboarding, golf, wakeboarding, beach volleyball, tennis, cooking, and climbing.

Which one do you like the most?