We all have heard that, and we all do it… But this explanation is so concise and straight to the point that it made us all think about it and wonder about a change of practice.

Smartphones are great devices but they need to be taken into account carefully. Overusing it becomes a worrying practice.

And when it comes to sleeping, we are probably talking about the most essential function of our body. Neglecting it is a major mistake that can lead to serious damage if not addressed.

Sleeping is great, delicious and the key to a healthy life.

This evening, we had our third meditation session of the term, and the boys found it very useful. We did a body scan which really allowed the boys to settle down before bed.

This evening, with the help of Loris, Erik, Manuel, and Antonio, we had our first House Dinner of the 2021/22 academic year.

The boys helped the House Parents prepare two delicious pasta dishes, using fresh and local ingredients. Antonio also prepared bruschetta and Loris prepared salads.

For dessert, the boys enjoyed a well-deserved ice cream.

This meal was a big part of educating the boys about the importance of a healthy body, and healthy minds. It was fantastic to see them enjoying the meal as a family at home, laughing and joking throughout, but also seeing how satisfying it was to eat something they had planned and prepared.

Also, thank you to Mr Usher and Mr Salva for coming to visit us in the Boarding House!

BRAVI TUTTI! 🇮🇹

The students and staff had the most incredibly rewarding weekend in the mountains. We are all feeling very grateful! 🏔

This evening, we arrived in Leysin, had dinner and then participated in some fun activities in the hotel. Tomorrow, the boys will go mountain biking and orienteering.

Sleeping is definitely one of the most important functions of our body and it plays a key role in the regulation of all the other systems.

Lack of sleep provokes an unhealthy balance which can have visible effects in the short and long term. Obviously, one bad night of sleep is not enough to hugely disrupt our “machine” but several nights, in a row, without proper recovery can lead to several health problems and a dramatic lack of energy.

Hand in hand with it we also used our session to introduce our Boarding Counselling team who challenged us to try a few minutes of very simple meditation. The aim was simply to allow us to relax and it is visible that some took the challenge seriously while those in the back row, were quickly overwhelmed by the benefits of meditation and the help it provides to fall asleep.

All in all a curious experience for some and we will surely continue to work on this in future sessions.

Mr. Nathan took some of the boys into the woods over the weekend, and they had a great time. After a long and stressful first week at school, there is nothing more refreshing and positive than getting out into nature with your friends and enjoying the fresh air.

Well done boys!