Today was a very important day for Joe!
We all know he’s very keen on football and trains quite a lot every week. Today, he took part in the ADISR Senior Girls and Boys Football Tournament at the Stade de Blanché and he came back home this afternoon with a trophy! We cannot express in words how proud we are, Joe! We encourage you to keep it up and work even harder to become a worldwide recognised football player. You got this, mate! 🙌🏻
Joe and Bisher from Léman celebrating their victory! 🏆
Churros are a classic treat that may seem simple, but they hold an undeniable charm and flavour that stem from the attention to detail in their preparation. At first glance, churros might appear to be just a straightforward recipe, but the magic lies in the process. The dough is not complicated, but it requires careful handling and patience to get just right. It’s not about following an intricate recipe, but rather about being consistently attentive and focused on each step to achieve the perfect result.
Once you’ve carefully prepared the dough, the next step is crucial: shaping it. While many recipes suggest using machines, there’s something special about shaping churros by hand. This step helps to strengthen the dough’s texture and ensure it holds its form during frying. Hand-shaping allows for the right balance between thickness and consistency, making sure each churro cooks evenly and comes out with the perfect bite.
When it’s time to fry, attention to detail remains essential. The temperature of the oil plays a huge role in achieving the right texture. If the oil is too hot, the churros might cook too quickly on the outside and remain raw inside; too cold, and they might absorb too much oil, becoming greasy and heavy. Frying churros requires patience and experience to get that crispy golden-brown exterior while maintaining the soft, light interior that melts in your mouth.
The moral of the story? Churros are a perfect metaphor for life itself. Success doesn’t come from rushing or cutting corners. It’s about being steady, having patience, and paying attention to the small details. Whether you’re baking, cooking, or pursuing any goal in life, consistency and care in every step lead to the desired outcome.
A new weekend club is now available in CDL, Karate Club! Zhengtai was keen to be one of the first to sign up and practice this from of martial arts.
On the other hand a more delicate art, cooking, with Daniel and Juze. Together they made a delicious meal that the scoffed down as soon as it was ready!
Ready your guard!
Daniel’s looking hungry.
Recalling back to a blog post we made earlier this week where we mentioned the weather was clearing up and we are on our way to welcome Spring, it seems like the Swiss meteo wants to throw a spanner in the works – it’s snowing!
Overnight we had a small snowfall here in Collège du Léman, just enough to cover some of the bushes and field. We’ll make sure to wrap up warm and enjoy this little frosty treat.
Climbing Club is always a great choice and a popular one with the boys here in Concha.
Today João showed great determination and never gave up. Eduardo focused on muscle training, triceps and shoulders. Henrique was brave and eager to improve. Firdavs’ climbing level has moved to the next level. Manuel Enrique has a natural talent for this sport, with a little more focus on technique and power, we’re sure he’ll dominate the climbing gym.
Firdavs and Enrique challenging each other.
Mr. Zach’s top climbing tips
Fanyang’s newest cooking endeavour has been making his own sushi. He had help from his Sous Chef, Juze, who cooked the rice to perfection. Fanyang mastered quickly the art of rolling up each sushi roll and carving them with precision.
Look at the pride in that smile!
Reading Club, it’s become synonymous with calm Thursday evenings in Concha Boarding House.
Quiet, focused and deeply immersed in our books, we dive into new worlds, meet new characters and explore these new surroundings that the authours describe so well. They have us hanging on every word with thick plots and unexpected twists.
The Reading Club’s relaxed mood is contagious and the whole house feeds off this serene atmosphere, getting everyone ready for bed in a smooth, calm way.
Another great read.
One Thursday a month, we get to try food from a different country in the house, as part of the “Dinner at Home” initiative at school.
Today, it was Indonesia’s turn, and the kids really enjoyed it! We had the opportunity to try a typical Indonesian rice dish called “nasi goreng” and some poultry. Coconut cakes were the dessert option and some of the kids decided to have two or even three!
It was absolutely gratifying seeing all the kids sitting together in the living room, enjoying their food while chatting about the things they like. Moments like this are pretty much bonding! It is also a great way to give a sneak peak of the weekend, and if it is like this, it is going to be fine! 🙌🏻
Jiarui helped Mr Sam serve the food!
Sam was ready to sit and start devouring his plate 🍽️
Emir loves spending time with House Staff! 😄
Look at this table! 🤩
Fanyang was actually enjoying the chicken 🍗
Food appreciation post 🍛
Concha Blanca garden is one of the most magical places on campus. We need to make the most of this amazing green-space. Now that the weather has been clearing up, we have set up the practice net and got out some of the golf clubs.
With a garden this big it’s okay if some shots stray off from the target…
Nice shot!
Although Sunday might be a synonym for “boring” or “rest” for many people, for our Concha boys it is still an opportunity to take advantage of some of their leisure time during the weekend.
They get to enjoy a very nice brunch at the Léman Cafeteria and then, they go to their activities. Hiking and tennis were the preferred activities today. It’s great how the kids choose sport as a way to disconnect! Others decided to take on a Chess challenge, which is pretty much helpful to shape their concentration and critical thinking skills ⚡️
After this, it was high time to do some homework and tidy their rooms up. Everything must be ready to kick off the upcoming week!
Fanyang went on a hike! 🚶
If someone does not look at you in the same way Martin looks at the chess board, then they don’t love you!
Firdavs and Javi went for a nice dinner with Firdavs’ dad!