As December arrives and the year begins to slow down, we would like to take a moment to wish all our Franconis families a very happy holiday season.

The past months have been full of energy, growth, and memorable moments from busy school days and house activities to shared meals, traditions, and celebrations together. We are proud of how the boys have approached the term, supporting one another and contributing positively to life in the house.

We hope the coming weeks offer time to rest, recharge, and enjoy time with family and friends, wherever the holidays may be spent. We look forward to welcoming everyone back, refreshed and ready for the new year ahead.

Warm holiday wishes from all of us in Franconis, and best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year. 🌟

This week, we held our final Boarding Assembly before the break, where Antonio presented the cultural diversity section, sharing insights into Italy and its traditions.

After the assembly, we came together in the house to spend some time as a group, marking Loris’s final night in Franconis. The evening ended on a fun note, with Loris and Antonio making a few TikToks to seal the night and share some laughs.

A meaningful and memorable way to head into the break.

This weekend, Franconis was full of excitement as the boys prepared for and enjoyed the Winter Ball. It was great to see everyone looking so smart and enjoying the buzz leading up to the evening.

The ball itself was a fantastic event full of music, laughter, and memorable moments shared with friends.

After the celebrations, the weekend also allowed time to relax, recharge, and reflect on a special evening together. A lovely balance of celebration and downtime, and a reminder of the strong sense of community within boarding.

A wonderful Winter Ball weekend and another great memory made as a house. ✨

Tonight in Franconis, we marked La Nuit de l’Escalade with the classic Geneva tradition of breaking the marmite. Together we gathered, counted down, and smashed the chocolate pot — a fun and symbolic moment the boys always enjoy.

Inside were the sweets, but more importantly, the reminder of the phrase we say each year: “Ainsi périrent les ennemis de la République!”

It was a great way to come together as a house, share some laughs, and take part in one of Geneva’s most beloved traditions. A simple but special moment to end the evening.

Tonight we enjoyed another great Franconis House Dinner, this time with a delicious Nasi Goreng menu. It was a relaxed and enjoyable evening, giving everyone a chance to sit together, chat, and unwind.

It was a wonderful night for Franconis at the CDL Boarding Awards Ceremony, with several of our boys being recognised for their dedication, attitude, and contribution to the community.

Jeronimo – Boarding Life Award
Recognising his positive presence in the boarding community, his kindness, reliability, and the energy he brings to daily house life.

Loris – Activities Award
Celebrating his enthusiasm and commitment to sports and extracurricular activities always represents Franconis with great spirit.

You-How – Academic Award (Grade 12)
Acknowledging his strong work ethic, consistency, and impressive academic focus throughout the term.

Antonio – Academic Award (IB2)
Recognising his dedication to his studies, balanced approach, and continued effort in the demanding IB programme.

We are truly proud of each of them. Their achievements reflect not only individual excellence but also the supportive and positive environment we continue to build in Franconis.

A big congratulations to all.

It’s been a busy and varied weekend in Franconis, with the boys making the most of their time in lots of different ways.

We started on Friday evening with a relaxed night in, settling down together to watch the new season of Stranger Things, a great way to unwind at the end of the week.

Saturday was action-packed. Loris headed out climbing before joining his basketball teammates for a scrimmage. You-How and Ziwei took part in community service, helping bring down the Christmas decorations in preparation for the tree at the entrance of the dining hall — a lovely way to support the wider school community.

On Sunday, Antonio went out for a 5km run with Lucy after a particularly busy week. Loris spent more time at Olympus shooting hoops, while You-How got his hands dirty with some gardening after brunch. Later in the afternoon, Ziwei and You-How worked together to fix and adjust their school bikes, learning some practical new skills along the way. Jeronimo returned in great spirits after a wonderful weekend visiting the University of Leeds.

In the evening, we came together as a house to discuss Wellbeing Pillar 1: Body Image, encouraging reflection and open conversation. As this is also Excellence Week at CDL, we finished the night by recognising each boy’s individual areas of excellence and achievements — a positive and affirming way to close the weekend.

It was a lively evening in Franconis! We celebrated Zitian and You-How for joining the National Honor Society, with Jeronimo capturing the moment through his great photos. Loris represented the school basketball team and helped secure a strong win, and we wrapped up the night with some creative pumpkin carving for the House competition. A fun and proud evening all around!

Tonight we enjoyed our first House Dinner since returning from the break and what better way to start than with delicious lasagna!

It was a great evening of good food, laughter, and catching up around the table. A perfect way to kick off the new term together in Franconis!