Happy Birthday Liusen!

We hope you enjoyed your day in Crans Montana and the small gather that we did back in Leman with the Lemon Pie.

While Grades 11 and 12 were enjoying Crans Montana, Leman’s Grade 10s stayed on Campus and enjoyed some great activities. This weekend they were able to improve their skills in sports such as basketball, tennis and boxing; as well as playing and laughing at the Versoix ice rink.

Happy Birthday Aril!

Hope you enjoyed your day with your family and Leman friends!

After celebrating his birthday in the mountains of Crans Montana, it was time to celebrate in Leman with friends from home.

Happy Birthday Lenin! We hope you had a great time!

Another special day in the Léman House. Asiimwe and Aijuka are now 18 and double birthday means 2 cakes 🙂

We are delighted to see them reaching adulthood, in a funny, balanced and joyful way. We are sure the future holds wonderful things for the two of you.

Happy Birthday boys from all of us in your Léman family.

🎉 Happy Birthday! 🎉

We hope your special day is filled with fun, laughter, and all the things that make you happiest. May this year bring you lots of exciting opportunities and great memories. Keep shining brightly and reaching for the stars! 🌟

Enjoy your day to the fullest—you deserve it! 🎂🎁🎈

Whilst our Grade 10 students were enjoying their time in the mountains, our Grade 11 and Grade 12 students remained on campus, engaging in a variety of enriching weekend clubs and activities.

The activities available to them offered something for everyone, catering to a wide range of interests and skills. Students had the opportunity to challenge themselves with climbing, glide gracefully (or not!) on the ice skating rink, and get creative in the kitchen with cooking sessions. These activities were just a few examples of the many options designed to foster fun, personal growth, and a sense of community.

The weekend provided an excellent balance of relaxation and engagement, allowing the students to recharge while exploring hobbies and spending quality time with their peers. It was a perfect reminder that meaningful experiences can be had both on campus and beyond.

Our incredible Camps team successfully organized the much-anticipated annual Mountain Weekend trip to Crans-Montana.

The boys from Léman had the thrilling opportunity to ski and snowboard in the breathtaking Swiss Alps. For those who preferred other activities, a carefully curated selection of alternatives awaited them. These included bowling, snowshoeing, sledging, and other engaging options, ensuring everyone had something to look forward to.

Throughout the weekend, the students were treated to magnificent weather and excellent snow conditions, enhancing the overall experience. It was a perfect combination of adventure, camaraderie, and the natural beauty of the Alps.

This unforgettable trip created truly remarkable memories that will be cherished for years to come.

The dean of the student body in Léman turned 19. He had a busy day but took the time to celebrate and share some chocolate cake with his closest friends.

Wish you the best Enrico. We are sure you will go far and we are proud of your values.

🙂

Today we had the first boarding assembly after the holidays and the year 2025. This time in the cultural diversity section we had the opportunity to listen to Masafumi together with two other Japanese students about the typical gastronomy for this celebration, the custom of the new year’s pocket money that the youngest members of the family receive and the traditions surrounding this date.

Happy Japanese New Year!

あけましておめでとう！

Welcome back everyone!

We hope you enjoyed and rested your holidays and that you are ready for the new semester.

See you soon.

The Leman Team

As we close this year, let’s take a moment to celebrate the memories made, the challenges overcome, and the accomplishments achieved.

Wishing you and your loved ones peace, joy, and warmth this holiday season. May the New Year bring fresh opportunities, new beginnings, and continued success.

Cheers to a bright 2025!

What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire?

A Frost-bite

Tonight we had the pleasure of attending WATU’s winter concert. For those who do not know, WATU is a charity working in Tanzania, and as Swahili is spoken in that country, they used the Swahili word for people as the name of the association, WATU.

Samuel and Jason took part in it as G10 students. First they sang Geographical Fugue part one by Ernst Tock. It was unexpected as they were mixed in with the audience and out of nowhere without any introduction they started singing, very entertaining.

Then they did News of The World section, Samuel talked about the Dana of Valencia, while Jason talked about the 25th anniversary of the peoples’ republic of China’s resumption of sovereignty over Macau. Then they played Silent Night with guitars.

We are celebrating the 17th day of Advent in the Leman boarding house today, with this being the most excited day celebrated so far as the holidays are rapidly approaching! The boys and boarding staff alike remain excited in the lead-up to the festive season, and have been enjoying this tradition!

Happy Birthday Oscar!!! Wishing you a day filled with joy, laughter, and all the things that make you happiest! May this year bring you endless blessings, success, and unforgettable memories.

Here’s a fun winter fact:

Snow isn’t actually white! ❄️
Snow appears white because its tiny ice crystals reflect all the colours of sunlight equally, but in reality, snow is translucent. This scattering of light gives it its bright, white appearance.

Want another fun winter fact?

This weekend, to celebrate his 18th Birthday, Antoni travelled from Geneva to Tampa to race in a half-Ironman event. This grueling physical and mental test pushes athletes to their limits as they complete a a 1.2-mile (1.9 km) swim, a 56-mile (90 km) bike ride and a 13.1-mile (21.1 km) run. Athletes train for a considerable period of time in order to accomplish such a feat, and we are proud to report that Antoni’s final time was 07:06:28! This accomplishment represents considerable levels of discipline, fortitude and resilience, qualities that will serve him well in the future. He was encouraged from the sidelines by Ignacy, who also flew to Florida to support his brother. Bravo, Antoni!

Last night, the Léman boys attended the Annual Collège du Léman Winter Ball, dressing up in style to enjoy one of the landmark occasions of the boarding calendar at CDL. Delicious food was served and a great time was had by all! Our boys had fun posing for photos, throwing some shapes on the dance floor and catching up with dear friends from other boarding houses. It was a pleasure to see our boys enjoying themselves in such a beautiful environment with a delightful and special atmosphere!

Special thanks must go to Mr Brinkmeyer for organising this special event, as well as the other members of boarding management who assisted and facilitated in the planning procedures.

As part of the new Excellence Week initiative at Collège du Léman, we would like to give special recognition to Adam, Emad and Apollo for their efforts and achievements both within and outside the school framework.

As well as obtaining some excellent academic achievements, Adam and Apollo have both represented the Genève-Servette under-17 hockey team at matches and tournaments, demonstrating considerable sportsmanship and teamwork. They have both set excellent examples for the other boys in Léman – Congratulations, gents!

Special recognition must also go to Emad, who has demonstrated considerable entrepreneurial and innovative spirit through his attendance at a start-up conference, presenting his company and the app that they are producing – Bravo!

Yesterday, Michael and Liusen had the honour of representing Collège du Léman at a national fencing tournament held here in Geneva. The boys both did amazingly, and were able to represent our boarding house in their boarding achievements. Bravo, gents!

Yesterday I participated with Michael in the national fencing competition that was held in CDL. We met people at different ages, at different levels and from different clubs, for example Martigny and EPFL. For me it felt more like friends having fun together rather than a serious competition. I did quite well in the group stage and lost to Michael in the elimination stage. Although I was sad but at the same time I am very happy for Michael and I know that is also a motivation for me to learn and get better next time. I really enjoyed the tournament in general and I hope I can do better in them next year. – Liusen

The Léman House would like to wish Nikita a very Happy Birthday! We hope you enjoyed your day!

Following the Winter Ball yesterday, our boys were in high spirits as they opened their doors on the Advent calendars today! We hope to continue to develop this new tradition within the boarding house to continue to bring excitement (and chocolate) to the boys in the weeks leading up to the Winter Break.

As the Winter break draws closer, Adi, Seyed and Mykhail took a break from the excitement of the preparations for our Winter Ball today and opened their doors of the Advent calendars, enjoying their chocolates before the fun of this evening begins! The boys are all looking forward to the upcoming holidays, however continue to enjoy life within the boarding house!

In keeping with our Advent posts, today Cheickna, Asiimwe and Aijuka opened the calendar to mark the fact that we are now one day closer to Christmas!  As the Winter break is approaching, we are encouraging the boys to reflect on the progress that they have made this term and how they have evolved as individuals.

On the twelfth day of Christmas,
my true love gave to me
Twelve drummers drumming,
Eleven pipers piping,
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree!