NAE Football and Basketball Tournament – Budapest

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…

Buen Provecho!

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

A Star Is Born! ✨🎹

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! 👏🏻

A Good Book Has No Ending

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.

Green Fields and Blue Skies

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!

A Real Trip To The North

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!

Welcome Back Ski Campers

After a week of adventure in the Swiss Alps the students couldn’t wait to tell us all the stories of their days skiing, snowboarding, sledging, ice-skating and so much more.

These type of trips are so special and always remain for so many students some of the best memories of Collège du Léman. It’s truly amazing to see how joyful they all returned.

Who’s under those masks? Eduardo & Firdavs

Looking cool Fanyang!

Don’t worry, “ski” happy!

 

February Break is here

The entire Concha team wishes you a fantastic week ahead, whether you’re embracing the fresh mountain air and enjoying exciting adventures on the slopes or spending quality time with your loved ones in the warmth and comfort of home. May this week be filled with joy, relaxation, and memorable moments!