The new school year is off to a wonderful start! It has been lovely to see the mix of excitement, curiosity, and laughter that comes with a fresh beginning.

Monday marked the official first day of school. The girls settled into their new classes, began establishing routines, and shared the excitement and the nerves that come with the start of a new academic year.

On Tuesday, we came together for the first boarding assembly, a chance to set the tone for the year ahead. In the evening, we celebrated Swiss Night, enjoying a delicious dinner of traditional Swiss food. Sharing a meal together felt like the perfect way to celebrate our host country and start building community.

Wednesday brought some creativity to the kitchen as Paria, Aurora, and I prepared homemade ice cream sandwiches. We made the ice cream completely from scratch, which was a little messy but a great team effort and an enjoyable hands-on activity.

Today we had a goal setting meeting. Together, we set meaningful goals for the year, both as individuals and as a community. To finish, we finally got to enjoy the ice cream sandwiches, which tasted even better after all the effort that went into making them.

It’s only the beginning, but we’re already creating memories, traditions, and connections that will carry us through the year.

Lots of Love,

Aida & Yewande