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Nov
30
2025

🏰From Disneyland to Montreux: A Memorable Weekend for Our Boarders 🎆

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This weekend, the Portena girls embraced a wonderful mix of activities both on and off campus. One of the biggest highlights was our annual trip to Disneyland Paris! From meeting their favourite characters to enjoying thrilling rides, the students had an incredible weekend away, and returned with stories, photos and memories they will cherish for years to come 🎢
Back on campus, our usual weekend activities took place, including Cooking Club, Art Club, Tennis Club, Pilates, Stretching and many more. Adela also took part in Gardening Club, where the group helped prepare the garden for the winter season 🍂🌲
Today, a group of students visited Switzerland’s famous Montreux Christmas Market. Against the backdrop of Lake Geneva and festive alpine scenery, they wandered among the wooden chalets, tasted seasonal treats and discovered beautiful handmade gifts. The soft lights and holiday atmosphere made it a truly magical afternoon 💫
In addition to these outings, some girls opted for quieter on-campus activities such as reading, studying or simply spending time with friends around the boarding house 🌷
Overall, it was a joyful weekend filled with wonderful moments and lasting memories ❤️💛🧡
Nov
26
2025

🌟 My Safe Space, My Style!

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Daniela recently led a warm and uplifting activity with the junior girls in Grades 8 and 9, inviting them to create drawings or collage-style pieces representing their personal SAFE spaces🌄- places they can turn to when feeling nervous, anxious, or stressed. The girls fully embraced the task, expressing their emotions and comfort zones through colour, imagery, and creativity. The final pieces were beautiful and heartfelt, and the activity became a powerful moment of connection and reflection for the whole group. It was an amazing experience they shared together. 🫶

Nov
16
2025

A Weekend of Activities, Friendship, and Giving Back🫶

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This weekend, the Portena girls enjoyed a wide range of activities here on campus. As always, Cooking Club was a popular choice, and this week the students learned how to make fried rice. Others took part in more competitive activities such as tennis, badminton and chess, while some preferred relaxed exercise classes including dance club, Pilates and stretching. Today, a group of boarders headed out for an afternoon of bowling and had a great time playing alongside students from the other boarding houses.
Over the past few weeks, Collège du Léman has raised money for the annual Gift Box Appeal🎁, during which we purchase gifts and wrap them so they can be donated to less privileged children around the world. This project helps provide practical items and small gifts that can bring a moment of joy to children facing challenging circumstances. We are very proud of our students for getting involved in initiatives like this and thank them for contributing to such a meaningful cause.✨
Overall, it was a balanced weekend that allowed everyone to unwind, take part in activities they enjoy, socialise with friends, and support something positive beyond CDL.
Aug
27
2025

🌟Smiles, Sun & Sweet Adventures at Portena 🌟

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The new school year is here, and Portena Boarding House is buzzing with excitement! 🏡 Our girls have settled in, filled the house with laughter (and just a little bit of unpacking chaos 😉), and we are ready to make this year one to remember.

We’ve already started the term with some great adventures – from exploring the charming village of  Gruyères and visiting the chocolate factory for some sweet treats 🍫 to enjoying sunny weekend mornings out on the lake.

It’s shaping up to be a fantastic year at CDL. Welcome home, girls- let’s make this year amazing! 🌟

Love,

Portena Team