This past week, CDL proudly celebrated Excellence Week. Throughout the year, we embrace the different pillars of our school motto, R.I.S.E., which stands for Respect, Internationalism, Spirit, and Excellence.

While our Boarding Awards recently highlighted many achievements, last week was an opportunity to nominate students who consistently go above and beyond, embodying the commendable qualities of a boarder. Olympus Boarding House is fortunate to have many outstanding candidates who excel in diverse areas. Among them are students with exceptional academic achievements, boasting GPAs above 4.00, others demonstrating sporting excellence by representing national teams, and many who engage in exemplary charity work. These are just a few examples of the remarkable talents and contributions within our community.

For Excellence Week, we are thrilled to acknowledge Ikuma for his exceptional contributions and achievements.

Ikuma excels across multiple domains: personally, within the boarding community, in the local Geneva area, and even on an international level. As an IB1 student, Ikuma demonstrates academic excellence with exceptional grades, achieved through his dedicated and disciplined approach to his studies. Within the CDL community, he represents the voice of Olympus House as a member of the Dining Hall Committee, ensuring that students’ perspectives are heard and valued.

Ikuma’s impact extends beyond the school. Locally, he volunteers at a supplementary Japanese school in Geneva, assisting with marking and supporting classwork. His commitment is evident, having dedicated five Saturdays to this meaningful work. On an international level, Ikuma has shown entrepreneurial ingenuity through a food truck project in Seoul. This initiative introduced fusion onigiri featuring popular Korean ingredients like Bulgogi and Pork Kimchi, creatively bridging Japanese and Korean culinary traditions. The project was not only a testament to his innovation and cultural appreciation but also provided freshly made, delicious meals to the local community.

Ikuma’s dedication, creativity, and community spirit make him a shining example of excellence at CDL. We are proud to celebrate his achievements and look forward to seeing his continued impact within and beyond our school community.