Today our boys had their first busy Saturday!

While weekends are indeed for rest, it’s also important to use all that extra time to head outside, stay active or develop a new skill, and as such, we offer a really wide array of activities.

Ege braving the lake on a cloudy morning!

Xingyu cooking up some tacos

Nuttakit getting in some time in our lovely art room

Sam back on the bouldering walls

Zhentai in the climbing zone

Federico climbing new heights!

Efe vs The Wall

Kimi out for a Saturday trot

Petr looking like he’s about to ride off into the sunset

A lovely lakeside view

Today we had the privilege to celebrate Nuttakit’s 14th birthday!

It was especially lovely as this was the first birthday celebration of the academic year.

Nuttakit looking good with his fresh haircut. Bon Appetit!

The boys chowing down on some delicious birthday cake, circling like sharks.

We missed the reading club over the summer, I’m sure some of us managed to get our heads down and read some chapters over the break but it’s not the same as reading collectively and sharing our thoughts, opinions and new vocabulary. It’s great to hear the pages turn and see the children’s brains at work – deep in their own imaginations. We will be running the reading club every Monday and Thursday as always here, on the Concha House sofas!

Happy to be back in a book!

A new beginning of another school year. For many of our new boarders it’s the very first day in their Collège du Léman adventure. We captured this moment with our Grade 8s and 9s before entering their lessons this morning.

Our Gr 8s!

Our Gr 9s!

As an ice-breaker for new students to get to know one another, we organised a fun afternoon here in our garden. We had lots of games set up for team building and making sure the children work as a team together. Tug-o-war, problem sovling games, footbal matches, volleyball, swimming and also we had groups sent to the lake for banana boat session.

Artem and Dario messing around!

Reid is in his own bubble.

Sorel using football skills on the volleyball court

That bridge looks questionable, Efe!

Artem’s time to be carried by Fede!

Ege also cleared the dodgy bridge!

Football Lads

Kenneth vs Fede!

Stumble guys!

As a new school year begins, we are excited to welcome our new Concha lads and welcome back our returning legends!

From left to right: Mr. Sam, Mr. Manu, Mr. Alejandro, Mr. Tarun, Mr. Zach, and Mr. Alexandru!

Dear Parents, we wish you a wonderful Summer vacation.

Please remember that we re-open the house for returning students on the 23rd of August.

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!