A Grand Performance: Nikolai Sievers’ Mastery on the Piano

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.

Weekend Highlights: Activities, Rest and Lake Cleanup

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 !

Welcome teachers! Bienvenue aux professeurs !

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.

 

Orientation Mountain Weekend!

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.

 

Adventure weekend at olympus

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?

 

 

Kicking Off a New Year at Olympus!

The Olympus blog is back, marking the start of an exciting new year at Olympus!

     

To break the ice and get to know each other, we gathered outside for some fun and slightly risky activities—the risk of getting soaked, that is!

The first challenge had one brave Olympus lad seated in the middle of a circle, trying to detect an approaching person. The twist? The person approaching had a set of keys, adding a bit of difficulty to the task. If the person in the middle guessed correctly, all was well; if not—whoosh—a bucket of water over the head!

Next up, we split into teams for a submarine-themed game. Blindfolded, each team formed a “submarine” with one leader at the back. Through shoulder taps, the leader guided the team to “sink” the enemy submarines. It was a great way to bond and sharpen our teamwork skills.

After getting better acquainted, we returned to Olympus for the iconic group photo—capturing the moment and marking the beginning of another year full of adventures.

Here’s to a fantastic year ahead at Olympus!

 

 

 

 

Welcome back!

We are back!

Summer indeed is one of the most awaited vacations for all of us, where we can enjoy time with family and friends after a long academic year. Still, we cannot deny that one of our favorite parts of the course is the beginning: seeing those friends you miss again, meeting new people, new classmates and teachers, and a lot of energy after a well-deserved vacation.

Here we go Olympus!

 

 

The last weekend… 3 days full of goodbyes

As the school year draws to a close and exams are behind us, Olympus has entered vacation mode! Students are having a great time, enjoying their lives, and making the most of the last few days. This weekend, however, was filled with heartfelt goodbyes and lots of packing. Packing up all the belongings accumulated over the year is an emotional process, but everyone kept smiling and had a blast. Here’s to a fantastic summer ahead!

Olympus thrills during the End of the Year Event

This Sunday was a special moment as we approached the end of the year. It was the opportunity for the Boarders to take part in the End of the Year Event organised by Boarding. This event offered an afternoon of activities at Concha, such as Laser Tag, Water games, the Catapult ride and the Swimming pool. At the event Ice cream and Popcorn also had their place in the party and completed the afternoon fun.

The End of the Year Event marked a final moment between boarders to bond and relax before the summer break.