Dear all,

At the end of today’s House Meeting, we asked the boys to share something memorable about the past few months at Champs des Bois and school—whatever came to mind first. And let’s say the answers did not dissapoint.

Paul David gave us a heartwarming one, saying he’s really proud of the friendships he’s built in the house and how comfortable ❤️ 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 “adult life” once you finish going to the school. 🍕

Xingyu kept it real—he’s just grateful for the occasional 🥤 Coca-Cola. Priorities.

And then there’s Chika, who made us all feel like we should’ve paid more attention in science class. He’s thankful for the chance to keep learning about science with us, even though sometimes we try (but don’t always succeed) in answering his endless 🔬 questions.

It’s 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 Team🏠

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! 🤸‍♂️

The Champs-Des-Bois Team🏠

Dear all,

We’re so proud to announce that Jin and Kimi brought home the gold 🥇 and silver 🥈 in the November Fitness Challenge! They were the top two students with the most challenge wins across all of Boarding. During last Wednesday’s Boarding Assembly, they received their well-deserved trophies and were also chosen to receive some new sports equipment!

But that’s not all—Mr. Sergio was the winner of the Staff category! The challenge was divided between Students and Staff, and we all showed everyone how it’s done!

Congratulations to Jin, Kimi, and Mr. Sergio!

The Champs des Bois team 🏡

Dear all,

Tonight is puzzle night! It’s the perfect way to relax and bond after a busy day. Let’s see how long it take us to complete the puzzle! 🧩

The Champs des Bois team 🏡

Dear all,

We’ve had such a great weekend! On Saturday, the kid stayed active with activities like tennis and running. Jin was (not) surprisingly fast 🏃‍♂️

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 🏡

Last Friday was Valentine’s 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 🥰).

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! 🌹❤️🌹

Dear all,

Today, we had the pleasure of sharing Mexican food at home. We enjoyed some tacos, guacamole and chocolate cake for dessert.

Mexican cuisine is recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. It is one of the few cuisines in the world to receive this honor, thanks to its deep-rooted traditions, unique flavours, and use of native ingredients like corn, chili, and beans.

Did you know that Mexico is the birthplace of chocolate? The ancient civilizations of Mexico, like the Aztecs and Mayans, were the first to make chocolate drinks from cacao beans. It was considered a gift from the gods and was even used as currency.

Dear all,

Tonight, we had Lebanese dinner! The menu was the following: Mezze Lebanese, freshly baked Pita bread, and a warm cup of Spiced tea. For dessert, we indulged in sweet, flaky Baklava.

Did you know Lebanon is one of the oldest countries in the world, with a history dating back over 7,000 years? It’s also famous for its beautiful cedar trees and great culture.

The Champs des Bois team 🏡

Dear all,

What an action-packed day it’s been! We all attended the Grade 6 Concert in Eiger, proudly cheering on our very own Mana, Paul-David, and Ethan. The boys did a fantastic job, and it was truly a wonderful show. A huge thank you to all the music teachers for making it happen!

But the music didn’t stop there! Ms. Monica and Ms. Madina organised a fantastic Karaoke Night this evening (the inaugural event for the new Fun Night initiative that will be on offer every Tuesday during Soical Hour), and we all had an absolute blast. With a few rare exceptions, I’m not sure we hit a single correct note—but that certainly didn’t stop us from having fun!

Meanwhile, others in the house took to the pitch for the Staff vs. Terray/CDB friendly football match—an exciting game that made the junior houses proud!

The Champs-des-Bois Team 🏡🎵⚽