Dear all,
We wish you a pleasant, safe and happy February Break! See you soon!
The Champs-des-Bois Team š
Monthly Archives: February 2025
The Thrilling Adventure of Boarding Life
Dear all,
Life in a boarding school is something really special. Itās not just about classes and homework, but about creating memories that stay with you forever. You get to share your everyday life with students your age from all over the world, and that makes it such an enriching experience. The mix of different cultures and backgrounds helps you see things from new perspectives and learn so much from each other.
There are also so many opportunities to grow outside of class, with extracurricular activities, sports, and fun events. Whether itās music, art, sports, or leadership programs, everyone gets the chance to explore what they love. And letās not forget about the weekend trips and excursions, where you can relax, have fun, and bond with friends while discovering new places.
What makes all of this even better is the sense of being part of a family. Today, we want to show you how the students experience this life, what they think about it, and most importantly, why they love being part of the CDL boarding family.
The Champs-Des-Bois Team š
Australian Dinner!
Dear all,
Today, we had the pleasure of sharing Australian food. We enjoyed a meal featuring Australian lamb, sweet potatoes, and zucchini.
Did you know that Australia is home to some of the most unique wildlife on the planet? About 80% of its animals canāt be found anywhere else, including kangaroos, koalas, and the platypus. And when it comes to food, Australians love a good barbecueāgrilling meat and veggies is a big part of their food culture, bringing people together for relaxed outdoor meals.
The Champs-Des-Bois Teamš
Looking Back: What Made Our Boys Smile!
Dear all,
At the end of todayās House Meeting, we asked the boys to share something memorable about the past few months at Champs des Bois and schoolāwhatever came to mind first. And letās say the answers did not dissapoint.
Paul David gave us a heartwarming one, saying heās really proud of the friendships heās built in the house and how comfortable ā¤ļø he feels with everyone.
Jin, on the other hand, went straight to Friday night pizza talks. He loves coming to the office with the House Parents, grabbing a slice, and asking about āadult lifeā once you finish going to the school. š
Xingyu kept it realāheās just grateful for the occasional š„¤ Coca-Cola. Priorities.
And then thereās Chika, who made us all feel like we shouldāve paid more attention in science class. Heās thankful for the chance to keep learning about science with us, even though sometimes we try (but donāt always succeed) in answering his endless š¬ questions.
Itās been amazing to see what really matters to each of them, and we feel very proud of them for being able to express it.
The Champs-Des-Bois Teamš
Puzzle Completed: Record-Time!
Dear all,
As I told you on Monday, our puzzle challenge didnāt last longā¦ because the kids finished it in less than a day! Yesterday afternoon, the final piece was placed, such a record-time completion.
To our surprise, the puzzle looks incredible in the dark! If you turn off the lights, you’ll see something amazing. Look below!
A big round of applause for the Champs des Bois puzzle solver!šš§©
The Champs-Des-Bois Teamš
Grade 6 Gymnastics Gala š¤øāāļø
Dear all,
Today, Mana was chosen to participate in the Gymnastics Gala in the Grade 6 category. Despite being nervous, he gave it his all and did a fantastic job. If you ever need a lad to do some cartwheeling, we now know who to call! Well done Mana! š¤øāāļø
The Champs-Des-Bois Teamš
Champ(ion)s des Bois: November Fitness Challenge Results!
Dear all,
Weāre so proud to announce that Jin and Kimi brought home the gold š„ and silver š„ in the November Fitness Challenge! They were the top two students with the most challenge wins across all of Boarding. During last Wednesdayās Boarding Assembly, they received their well-deserved trophies and were also chosen to receive some new sports equipment!
But thatās not allāMr. Sergio was the winner of the Staff category! The challenge was divided between Students and Staff, and we all showed everyone how itās done!
Congratulations to Jin, Kimi, and Mr. Sergio!
The Champs des Bois teamĀ š”
Puzzle Night: Step by Step, Piece by Piece
Dear all,
Tonight is puzzle night! Itās the perfect way to relax and bond after a busy day. Letās see how long it take us to complete the puzzle! š§©
The Champs des Bois team š”
Last Weekend Before the Break!
Dear all,
Weāve had such a great weekend! On Saturday, the kid stayed active with activities like tennis and running. Jin was (not) surprisingly fast šāāļø
During the afternoon, Xingyu, Chika and Donny went grocery shopping to ensure that the end of the school period before the break was full of snacks and tea’s!
But the highlight of the weekend came today! Many of the boys joined their friends to watch Inside Out, and they loved it.
The Champs des Bois team š”
Flowers and Friends at Champs des Bois!
Last Friday was Valentineās Day, and Champs des Bois was full of roses! The boys had fun giving and receiving flowers from their friends, showing how much they care about each other (as a House Parents, we received some roses too š„°).
Mana was especially cute! He was so happy cutting the stems and arranging his roses in a vase we had at the house. He really took his time to make sure they looked perfect.
The Champs des Bois team! š¹ā¤ļøš¹
