Day 5 of Advent focuses on continuing the preparation for the coming of Christmas, both spiritually and in everyday life. Depending on how you observe Advent, here are a few ideas to mark this day meaningfully:

Acts of Kindness

• Do something thoughtful for someone in need—drop off a card, offer to help with errands, or donate to a charity.
• Write a message of encouragement or gratitude to someone who has been a blessing in your life.

Family or Personal Traditions

• Light the Advent wreath or a candle to symbolise hope. If you’ve been using a daily Advent calendar, open today’s door or complete the activity.
• Bake or prepare something special as part of the festive season, such as cookies or treats to share.

Creative Activity

• Write a reflection about the things you are looking forward to this Christmas.
• Engage in a craft or activity that brings joy, like decorating or making homemade ornaments.

What are you planning to do for Day 5?

Tonight we had the pleasure to attend our final boarding assembly of the term. It opened with a musical performance by our very own Nikita singing along side our deputy head of Boarding.

Which then followed up with an entertaining presentation by Aril who spoke about his home nation of Albania.

In Advent there is usually a wreath made of pine branches with 4 candles, which are lighted one by one after each week of Advent. The Advent wreath symbolises the course of the four weeks of Advent. We are now in the first week and the first candle symbolises hope and marks the beginning of the Advent.

What did the tree say after a long winter?

What a re-leaf!

Disneyland is more than just a theme park, it’s a place where magic comes to life! From the enchanting castles to thrilling rides and unforgettable parades, every corner invites you to step into a world of wonder. Whether you’re meeting your favourite characters, enjoying delicious treats, or reliving childhood memories, where adults become kids once again, Disneyland reminds us that the magic of imagination and adventure is always within reach.

Today is the first of December, marking the period of Advent leading up to Christmas Day. In order to prepare ourselves for the festive times ahead, we are observing the Advent period through our new Advent calendars. Every day, three of the boys will be opening a door on an Advent calendar and receiving a surprise, getting them in a good mindset for the upcoming days of fun and festivities!

This weekend, despite the chilly weather and the approaching winter frosts, the Léman boys remained active and, as usual, enjoyed participating in a variety of activities, such as Basketball, Boxing and Tennis. Not only do these activities allow the boys to make the most of their weekends by adding variety, they also allow the Léman boys to spend time with friends from other boarding houses.

Samedi du Partage is an annual event of solidarity in November, volunteers spend the day participating together collecting essential items for people that are in need. My experience was great, we were able to fill several boxes with items ranging from sanitary products to food and baby supplies. It was a wonderful opportunity that really opened me up to new social interactions.

Yesterday marked Albanian National Day, a celebration of Albanian culture. Aril took the opportunity to share his national culture with us, wearing his national headwear and encouraging others to do the same. This demonstrates the enthusiasm of the boys within Leman to share elements of their culture with students and staff alike, creating a welcoming and accepting atmosphere.

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of celebrating the various achievements attained by the Léman boys and the boarding community this semester at the Boarding Awards Ceremony. Many of our boys won awards; Special recognition must go to:

Apollo, Liusen, Bisher, Adame and Michael won the Boarding Life award, demonstrating their welcoming attitudes and keen efforts to create and maintain strong bonds within Leman.

Ignacy, Shaokun, Jason, Filippo and Momo won the Boarding Activities prize, showing their enthusiasm in partaking in the many activity opportunities presented to them.

Adi, Adame, Apollo, Asiimwe, Emad and Michael won the Academic Achievement awards, demonstrating their strong commitments to their studies within their various academic streams.

These must not detract, however, from the work done by other students within the boarding house, who have been applying themselves in their work and putting in considerable effort to both their studies and their academics. Our boys have achieved some fantastic things through hard work and enthusiasm, and we look forward to seeing their continued success in the future!

Well done, boys!

Happy Birthday, Kristian! 🎉🎂 Wishing you a fantastic day filled with joy, laughter, and all your favorite things. Here’s to another amazing year ahead! 🎁🎈

This weekend was packed with excitement and adventure! We kicked things off with some friendly tennis and badminton matches, where everyone’s competitive spirit shone.  After working up a sweat, it was time to get creative in the kitchen with a cooking session that had us whipping up delicious treats and laughing over our culinary experiments.

The thrill didn’t stop there—our climbing activity challenged us to push our limits, and it was amazing to see everyone conquer their fears and reach new heights.  For a touch of balance and relaxation, we dived into a refreshing Pilates session, which left us feeling both energised and centred.

Boxing gloves were up next as we sparred through an intense yet exhilarating session that left us feeling strong and empowered. And the cherry on top? A visit to the Cailler chocolate factory, where we indulged our sweet tooth, learned about the art of chocolate-making, and even brought back some goodies to share.

It was a weekend to remember—full of fun, laughter, and memories that will last a lifetime. Can’t wait for the next one!

This weekend, the Léman boys got involved in a variety of activities, enjoying a relaxing weekend after a busy academic week. Our boys participated in activities ranging from cooking, in which tiramisu was prepared, to climbing and tennis. Some also got involved in the packing of gift boxes for disadvantaged youth, a commendable and constructive use of their time. Great fun was had by all, despite the absence of the much-loved golf sessions and the cold weather setting in!

This weekend, several of our boys got involved in preparing gift boxes to provide support to those in disadvantaged and unstable areas. This occasion represents Collège du Léman’s spirit of selflessness and internationalism and highlights the importance of supporting those in need, wherever they may be. Numerous students got involved, and we are all proud of them for their enthusiasm and willingness to participate. Commendations must go to Eduard, Aijuka and Cheickna in Leman for giving their time to ensure that children and young people in difficult situations can benefit from some of the joys of this time of year. Well done, boys.

This weekend, Adi, Bisher, Masafumi, Michael and Liusen represented CDL in Volleyball and Fencing tournaments. The Volleyball boys came fourth in their tournament, beating several teams convincingly and working well as a team. Liusen and Michael came in third and sixth, respectively, out of 15 students, demonstrating their abilities to a great extent. The Boarding team, as well as their coaches, are very proud of them. Congratulations to all of our boys involved in these tournaments – well done!

Tonight our Head Boy of Prefects from last year came to visit us and talked to our Grade 11 and 12 boarders about Life after Boarding together with Gia. Both of them graduated last year and they are studying in different universities, but they search for a moment to come back and talked to our boarders about the processes they are going to live during this year or next one and how is it after Boarding. They gave wonderful advice for the Boarders and we wish the best for their future.

Thank you Amir and Gia!

This evening Nicolas and Samuel have been preparing tortilla de patatas, a typical Spanish dish. In Spain, whenever we talk about tortilla de patata, the question of team with onion or without onion always comes up. In the case of these guys, it’s Team with onion.
We are happy to see the kids cooking and sharing typical dishes from their countries.

Happy Birthday Farid, We hope you had an amazing day! Oh…, we know you loved the cheese cake! 😉

This weekend, some of our boys went to Lucerne, our first Swiss trip of the year. They walk through the historic city center, visit a couple of museums, and also went up to Glacier 3000. Such a nice experience!

Following a busy week, the boys took advantage of the long weekend this week to relax by partaking in numerous activities, both on and off the school grounds. Golf, Tennis, Boxing and Cooking, among others, were all enjoyed by the Léman boys and it was clear that, despite the days getting colder, the boys had great fun!

Happy Birthday Apollo, many happy returns! We hope that you had a lovely day and enjoyed the Tiramisu!

The first weekend after the Autumn break, as well as the first of November, has been a blast. Students eagerly participated in their favorite activities. We also welcomed our new boarder, Farid, who quickly made friends and joined the boxing club. Meanwhile, Adam, who constantly trains hard for hockey, found time to join Sunday tennis and showcased intense energy. This weekend we offered, among others, Climbing, Tennis, Boxing and probably, for the last weekend, due to the cold and inclement weather, the students were able to join Golf.

Overall, despite the cold but shiny days, our students were able to join all the activities that were proposed.

During the October break Kelly was part of the expedition to Tanzania. He took his camera with him and put into practice what he had learnt in the photography classes. So here is the journey through Kelly’s lenses.

Enjoy it as much as he did on Safari and in Zanzibar!

Kelly and Stefan had the honour to attend  the annual Nord Anglia Tanzania Service Trip, where they helped in the building of a school. They went on Safaris, seeing animals, swimming in the sea and Kelly’s favourite pastime: Fishing.

It was truly a great experience for them!

Following an excellent start to the academic year that has flown by, the October Break has begun! It has been a pleasure working with the boys over the past seven weeks and we wish all the boys and their families a restful and relaxing holiday. We look forward to welcoming the boys back in the Léman boarding house at the end of October to continue what has been a very good term so far!

The boarding house will be closed from 09:00 on Sunday 13 October to 09:00 on Saturday 26th, so please plan return travel accordingly. In the meantime, you can stay connected with the school through the CDL News app that can be downloaded here!

This evening we had our annual National Honor Society Induction Ceremony for the ones that are now officially members of such a historical society. We are proud to say that 7 of our boys get the honor to join and make the pledge today. So, congratulations to Asiimwe, Aijuka, Adi, Apollo, Enrico, Antoni and Liusen. Well done and well deserve it!

NHS Pillars

Service

Leadership

Scholarship

Character

I pledge myself to uphold the high

purposes of the National honor Society

to which I have been selected;

I will be true to the principle for which

it stands; I will be loyal to my school;

and will maintain and encourage

high standards of scholarship, service,

leadership and character.