On the 24th of June, the Middle School graduation took place in Olympus. The event was definitely emotional, as teachers and valedictorians gave heartfelt speeches about some of this year’s achievements and unforgettable moments. Musical interludes added a special touch to the ceremony, and the highlight came when the principals awarded diplomas to the graduates. A special mention goes to Sam, who was recognised for his outstanding GPA and his contribution to the Boarding House through points earned during the year.

After the ceremony, families, House Parents, teachers and students gathered in our stunning Concha garden for a cocktail. We wish our Concha graduates lots of success in High School, and hopefully they carry the Concha spirit with them wherever they go!

Sam receiving his diploma!

It is now Javi’s turn!

Let’s go, Fanbo!

Congrats, Zhengtai!

Mr Tarun with some of the graduates and Rodrigo, who came visit for a couple of weeks!

An unforgettable day

The last weekend at the Concha Boarding House has come to an end, but we know how to make it memorable!

In our garden, inflatables were set, in which the kids could play, jump and slide while getting soaked up with the water of the inflatables. They could also get to enjoy some snacks, such as popcorn, and some cold drinks. Kids from other Boarding Houses came and had a blast altogether.

In order to make their last few days in school as memorable as possible, the Academic Team organised a trip to Walibi park, an amusement park in France not far from Versoix. They left school in the early morning on a bus with their Homeroom Teachers and spent the day riding rollercoasters, eating nice food and playing with water in the water park. Once they were back on campus, they started telling us funny stories and showed us pictures and videos from this short but intense trip. All in all, a day to remember!

Ready, steady, go!

Martin and Zhengtai lining up for the next attraction with some classmates

Sam and his day-student friend Mathis were having a blast!

Martin is always taking selfies to give us content for the blog!

Today, our Middle School Concha boys presented their REACH portfolios in front of us and their Homeroom Advisors. They had to present on their evolution this year in different aspects, such as sustainability, creativity or healthy habits.

It was quite emotive to see how much they have grown throughout this year and how they are gradually becoming little intelligent men! We are certain their dreams and objectives for next year will come true.

This week, our Concha Boys have their last few End of the year exams, which will test their overall knowledge on the different subjects they have taken on this year. In fact, they are quite relevant for their academic success, since they account for this year’s GPA! We are certain they will nail them, as they are putting tons of effort into their study! 💪🏻

Fanbo, Jiarui and Martin revising for their Maths final

Our beloved Gianni celebrated his birthday yesterday, June 15th with his family. However, we thought he also had to celebrate it with us at the Boarding House. For that reason, we got him a delicious chocolate cake, prepared some plates and cutlery and surprised him in the living room! As a matter of fact, Gianni’s birthday is the last one we get to celebrate before the summer break. He was not expecting this surprise at all and he confessed he had a blast!

Gianni was still shocked!

These four absolutely loved the cake

The three of them were asking for seconds! (And thirds…)

Mr Tarun was serving slices

For the last dinner at home of the year, we got to try some delicious American burgers. The kids could choose between chicken and beef and they could also add some tasty toppings such as lettuce, tomato slices, pickles and onion. Needless to say, there were fries as well! For dessert, some mouth-watering chocolate glazed doughnuts were waiting for them.

As the weather is quite nice outside, some of the kids helped us arrange some tables in the garden to enjoy a quiet dinner there.

Spot those kids who are making funny faces 🤪

Everything is almost ready!

This looks yummy!

Everybody is being served!

Some of the kids went on the Léman Bike Journey, but Daniel, Fanbo and Fanyang went on a cultural trip to Ticino, the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland!

On Saturday, they explored Lugano’s cultural highlights with a guided tour, visited historic sites, and enjoyed free time in the city. A boat ride to Melide took them to Swissminiatur and a spontaneous go-kart session in the rain. The day ended with a pizza dinner and gelato for dessert. On Sunday, they enjoyed the panoramic views from Monte Brè and an impressive falcon show in Locarno. To finish the day, they spend some free time at Splash & Spa Tenero. On Monday, they returned to Geneva via Zurich, coming back home with tons of memories and stories to share with us.

Our three superstars in Ticino!

We got a potential model here!

Fanyang has some competence here!

The camera loves you, Daniel!

Right before the boat trip

Connecting with nature

Fanyang cannot leave a place without taking funny pictures

Tasting some delicious Swiss meat

Lugano at night

Today, the Concha Middle Schoolers came back from the Léman Journey. Though exhausting, it was definitely a memorable weekend they will remember with nostalgia for many many years. They got to see two countries, take pictures near breathtaking lakes and mountain spots and create bonds with other children and House Parents.

Will they join this project next year? To be fair, they looked knackered, but at the same time, they admitted it was a very rewarding experience that made them live something different with the friends they had made at CDL. Let’s see what happens next year!

Concha stars! ✨

They made it to Evian-les-Bains, where this high-quality water is produced!

No caption needed

A big applause for this team! 👏🏻

Beautiful sunset

The weekend has been feeling a bit long, that is the reason why Mr Tarun had the wonderful idea of taking some of the kids out for an evening walk. As he grew up in the area, he showed us great places around Versoix woods which are easy to access from the town itself. There are quite a few great spots for pictures, quiet plans or morning runs. We could get to see the sunset, disconnect a bit and have nice chats altogether. 🤩

Look at this crew!

The sun started going down…

Guess who asked for a selfie… 🤳🏻

What was going on here that everyone was so smiley? 🤔