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.

As the autumn air settles in and the days grow shorter, the girls of our boarding house have found a thrilling way to spice up the month of November: the November Fitness Challenge. It’s become an exhilarating daily ritual, where each day presents a new fitness task, and the atmosphere is charged with passion, determination, and a healthy dose of competition.

The November Fitness Challenge is about so much more than just breaking a sweat. It’s a celebration of each girl’s strength, determination, and the joy of pushing boundaries together. As the days go by, we can’t wait to see how much further our girls will go. If there’s one thing we are learning this month, it’s that anything is possible when you have the right mindset—and an awesome group of people cheering you on every step of the way.

Lots of love,

Aida & Yewande

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.

Autumn has arrived, the leaves are starting to fall, it is no longer warm and the weather invites us to look for other things to enjoy this time of the year. The girls have taken advantage of this weekend to be more in the house, but without getting bored! The girls have been making homemade biscuits, practising concentration and patience in building flowers with lego and have found time to try impossible tiktoks, but always with lots of fun.

We have had a great weekend and we are almost thinking about the holidays.

Lots of Love,

Aida & Yewande

Wishing you a day filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable moments as you celebrate another fantastic year of life!

Lots of Love,

Aida & Yewande

This week at CDL , we had some really memorable meals that brought everyone together in the best way possible. Wednesday was our international dinner, and the menu featured Hawaiian poke bowls. The fresh flavors and vibrant colors of the poke bowls were a hit, and it was a fun way for the students to experience something different from their usual meals.

Then on Thursday, we kept things simple and cozy. We had dinner together right at home in the boarding house with some delicious lasagne. There’s just something about sharing a big tray of cheesy, warm lasagne that makes everything feel more like family. Everyone gathered around, laughing and chatting, and it reminded us how these little moments—like eating together—make boarding life so special.

It was a week of great food, even better company, and a real sense of community. We’re already looking forward to our next shared meal!

Lots of love,

Aida & Yewande