The holiday spirit truly came alive in our boarding house during our in-house Christmas party! It was the perfect way for the girls to take a break from studying and share some festive cheer before heading off for the holidays.

The treats were delicious and the whole night was brimming with warmth and joy. It’s moments like these that make our boarding house feel like a true home away from home.

Lots of Love,

Aida & Yewande

December has turned our boarding house into a cozy haven of holiday cheer. The kitchen buzzed with laughter as we baked cookies while mugs of hot chocolate warmed our hands. Singing and dancing to festive tunes, we trimmed the tree with twinkling lights and ornaments, turning our common room into a cozy wonderland. This was more than decorating—it was about celebrating the season as a family.

Lots of love,

Aida & Yewande

Sundays in Louis Yung 7 are always a mix of relaxation, connection, and fun—and today was no exception! The day started on a calming note, with Emma and Sofja attending a stretching session. They both agreed it was the perfect way to relieve stress and reset for the week ahead.

In the afternoon, we had a special visitor—Melissa, one of our beloved graduates from last year, popped by for a visit. She brought along her custom version of Monopoly which sparked lots of laughter.

Tonight, we came together to celebrate the incredible achievements of our boarders at the Awards Night Assembly. Valentina was recognized with the Boarding Activity Award for her enthusiasm and active participation. Etoile’s warmth and positivity earned her the Boarding Life Award, along with a Boarding Academic Award for excelling in Grade 12. Marusya was also honored with a Boarding Academic Award for achieving one of the top grades in the Terminal Maturité. We’re so proud of their hard work, spirit, and the joy they bring to our community—congratulations to all!

Lots of love,

Aida & Yewande

This week has been full of heartwarming moments and some good laughs. Gia, who graduated last year, came back to speak with the grades 11 and 12 students about what college life is really like. She answered all their questions and shared some great advice. She also made time to visit the house and catch up with everyone, which was so nice.

We couldn’t be prouder of Valentina, who represented CDL at the annual SGIS (Swiss Group of International Schools) Girls Volleyball Tournament in Leysin this year. Competing against some of the best teams in the region, Valentina and her teammates put their hearts into every serve, spike, and block. All their hard work paid off, as they clinched victory and brought home the win!

Lots of Love,

Aida & Yewande

Yesterday, the boarding girls got together for some Halloween fun, carving pumpkins and sharing lots of laughs. They showed real creativity, turning pumpkins into a silly and unique design that now decorate our house for tonight’s celebrations. It was a great way to come together and get into the Halloween spirit. Happy Halloween! 🎃👻

Lots of love,

Aida & Yewande

Yesterday marked a very special day for our boarding house, as we proudly celebrated Marusya’s induction into the National Honor Society (NHS). This prestigious honor reflects not only her academic achievements but also her character, leadership, and commitment to service—qualities that have truly shined through in her time with us.

Marusya has always been a student who embodies hard work and determination, consistently striving for excellence. We couldn’t be prouder of her and know that this is just the beginning of even greater things to come.

Congratulations, Marusya we look forward to seeing all the ways you’ll continue to inspire us and lead with integrity!

Lots of Love,

Aida & Yewande

Hello, my name is Etoile and yesterday, during our boarding assembly, I had the opportunity to speak about something that lies at the heart of our community: Respect. First of all respect has an important place at CDL, because it is the R in our school values of R(respect)I(internationalism)S(spirit)E(excellence). As we are in an international boarding school we should show respect to one another even more. For me, respect goes beyond being polite; it’s about creating an environment where everyone feels understood, and accepted.

A personal experience that highlights this is when I first moved in with my roommates this year. As we are three in the room we realised that creating a set of room rules was a good way for us to respect each other. As all three of us come from different countries, we obviously had different expectations and habits. So, we sat down together and discussed what respect meant to each of us. We agreed on things like keeping our shared spaces tidy, respecting study times, as well as sleep time. The  key for us is to communicating openly about any issues. This process not only helped us in creating a better living environment but also made our friendship stronger.

Living in a boarding school, especially with people from different backgrounds and cultures, makes respect even more important. I think that it’s essential to be mindful of each other’s personal space and emotions as well as enjoying the opportunity that we all have of learning about different cultures and religions. To conclude, I think that we should all work together and put effort to create a community where everyone can feels valued and included.