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!
It’s another busy Saturday at the Concha Boarding House! As usual, the kids took part in some of the weekend activities offered in the morning. While some of them went for cooking to shape their skills and be able to prepare delicious dishes for their parents in a nearby future, others preferred to do some sport, such as running or climbing. After lunch, they headed to Geneva, where they can go shopping, grab a meal in their favourite restaurants and most importantly, enjoy the weather! This weekend, the weather is being amazing so far – the sun has been up every single hour! This is ideal to walk around Versoix or Geneva and get the best view of the lake.
What will our Concha boys be up to tomorrow? We will see! 👀
Nathan, Kike and Firdavs having a break during their climbing session 🧗
Alex and Gianni went for a run! 🏃🏻♂️
Daniel and Jiarui were very concentrated – they made an extraordinary cheesecake! 🍰
Javier and Firdavs enjoying a tasty meal in one of their favourite places in town 🙌🏻
Nord Anglia Education’s Football and Basketball Tournament for Girls and Boys is being hosted in Budapest this year. A team of star talents were selected and flew to Budapest at beginning of the week to represent the Collège du Léman Panthers.
Our Sam, Grade 8, is the Panther’s goal-keeper and has been trying his best to to keep the ball out of the net. He is enjoying this tournament and making the most of an amazing experience.
Not lacking in confidence…
This evening, for our weekly international dinner, we all enjoyed some lovely soft shell tacos from Mexico! (Javi went back for three plates!)
Roner was here
These boys take dinner seriously
Over the last few weeks, Gianni has been playing the piano frequently, in an attempt to improve what started as something fun. The thing is he is taking it way more seriously now and has actually improved quite a lot!
Whenever he is done with his homework, he takes advantage of his free time and plays some songs in the Concha piano. Although he is still learning, he is pretty much a perfectionist, and is always repeating the same pieces multiple times until he gets there. He also enjoys watching short video tutorials, which help him shape his skills! Do you think he could join the school’s music club? Or is he the new pop star who is going to take over the global music industry? We’ll see what happens 👀
Bravo, Gianni, we are proud of you! 👏🏻
I remember reading the last book in a long series as a kid, and even though that last page would turn over … the book never really truly ended. That world lived on in my mind – growing, breathing and flourishing.
Another evening of reading with the boys flies by. Book 2 of the Mistborn Trilogy is on my agenda this evening.
Fanbo started a new book today, one that Adrian has read as well, so he had a lot to add while Fanbo talked about what he read.
Sam proceeds through the 48 Laws of Power, and today he learnt about Michael the 3rd, a Byzantine king as well as the lessons his life has to offer.
Zhengtai continues through his Sherlock Holmes anthology, Javier dives deeper into the Outsiders and Adrian just wrapped up Number The Stars, an incredibly touching book by Lois Lowry.
Some pretty fun words to say this evening (I know that seems odd, but try saying them out loud for yourself and maybe you’ll understand what I mean):
Encumbered, Totally, Condescending, Memorise, Although, Wept, Dreading and Tag-along.
Tim, Fanbo and Jiarui out on the basketball courts today shooting some hoops.
Hoop it Jiarui!
Swissshhhh
Nice skills Fanbo!
Nice to see the sun was shining toda, we definitely made the right call to get the boys out of the house. We headed over to the football field and played a quick match of football, then we mixed it up with some keepy-ups and 3 vs 1.
It was nice to have some of the Olympus boys join us as well.
Nice pass Fanyang!
Control it Javi!
Call for it boys!
Some of the most beautiful scenes in the world, a land fill with a certain mystique and magic – Iceland.
The land of fire and ice is well know for it’s volcanic activity, stunning waterfalls and glaciers. The Boarding Trip to Iceland had the students in awe viewing the Northern Lights, bathing in naturally heated lagoons and some tough treks though some adventurous paths.
Zhengtai came back to Collège du Léman almost speechless at all the wonders he had seen, especially the waterfalls.
CDL travels north.
Zhengtai and his new best friend.
Exploring deep underground
Aurora Borealis
That’s a lot of ice!