Dear all,

Today, we had Mexican food at CDL. The meal included corn tacos with beef, nachos with guacamole, pico de gallo, and a side of red beans with corn. It was so tasty!

Did you know that corn has been a staple in Mexican food for over 9,000 years? It’s not just used for tacos but also for tamales, tortillas, and even drinks like atole. Another fun fact—pico de gallo, the fresh salsa we had, means “rooster’s beak” in Spanish! Some say the name comes from the way people used to pinch the ingredients with their fingers, like a bird pecking.

The Champs des Bois Team 🏠

Dear all,

One of the best parts of boarding life is watching our boys grow and become more independent. Little by little, they learn to manage their time, take care of their belongings, and make their own decisions.

Evening prep helps them stay organized, daily routines teach them responsibility, and small tasks like helping at cleaning and tidying up bring everyone together.

It’s amazing to see their progress throughout the year. Whether they are new to Boarding  Life or have been with us for years—like Donny, Jin, Kimi, Mana or Chika—they grow and change so much. They develop new skills, gain confidence, and become completely different people in the best possible way.

The Champs des Bois Team 🏠

Dear all,

This weekend, we slowly got back into the swing of things at Champs des Bois. The boys started returning from the holidays one by one—on Friday, we had Donny, Ethan, and Kimi back in the house. On Saturday, Jin, Xingyu, Nuttakit, and Paul David joined, and today, Chika and Mana returned from their trip with their agent.

It’s been a calm weekend, and everyone has been sharing stories about how much fun they had during the break. Now, we’re all recharged and ready to jump back into the routine! 💪

The Champs-des-Bois Team 🏠

Dear all,

We wish you a pleasant, safe and happy February Break! See you soon!

The Champs-des-Bois Team 🏠

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 can’t be found anywhere else, including kangaroos, koalas, and the platypus. And when it comes to food, Australians love a good barbecue—grilling meat and veggies is a big part of their food culture, bringing people together for relaxed outdoor meals.

The Champs-Des-Bois Team🏠

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🏠