Weekends have a relaxed feel, a home from home.

This Sunday our girls after a leisurely and delicious brunch,enjoyed among others, crossfit,climbing ,bodyshaping and snow hiking with Huskies.

Sunday today and it is time for our soup.We had a  chat with the girls about the importance of eating seasonal vegetables and fruits.They retain more nutrients than their counterparts making them the better choice for your health. Other benefits of eating seasonally : Supports local farmers who choose to farm sustainably and preserves the environment.

We enjoyed a creamy  leek soup and olive oil drizzled  croutons  !!

Certainly tennis is one of our hit weekend activities.With our state-of-the-art indoor court facilities our students enjoy and exercise in safety, protected from weather conditions.

There is one food that definitely unites most of the civilizations of the world: bread.Throughout recorded history  it has been a prominent food in large parts of the world and is one of the oldest man-made foods, having been of significant importance to  households and often the only food parents could provide to their children in times of despair.

The carbohydrates which are rich provide energy and nourishment just to face the day, they also contain proteins, salts and vitamins essential for the proper functioning of the body.

And what better than homemade whole wheat bread…New Portena bakes!!

Sanny,Becky,Ria,Manya,Katia, Doria and Carina learned the secrets of a good  Phat-Thai today in cooking class!!

A wish for you on your birthday, whatever you ask may you receive, whatever you seek may you find, whatever you wish may it be fulfilled on your birthday and always. Happy birthday Crystal!!

A very warm welcome to Linda who comes from China and joined the 9th grade!!Our aim is to ensure that you, and all our students, have access to the best possible opportunities and experiences during your time in CDL, so that you can reach your full potential and are better prepared for the future.

Ms Jody Kallay is our new boarding counselor , very well known and respected among CDL community.

Welcome aboard! All boarding community is very happy to have you with us.

A very important topic was brought up during our house assembly which is also a part of our wellbeing programme this year.

The Role of Positive Friendships in Youth Development

Adolescence is a period of rapid change —physically, emotionally, and socially—and relationships with friends play an important role in the lives of adolescents as they become increasingly independent , develop their own identity, and grapple with self-esteem.Positive friendships provide youth with companionship, support, and a sense of belonging. They can encourage or reinforce healthy behaviors, and evidence suggests that positive friendships in adolescence can lay the groundwork for successful adult relationships, including romantic relationships.

And at the end each of us had to pick a heart-shaped card with an attribute written on it and hand it to the person we think possesses this quality..a lot of smiles and good vibes from this evening for all of us!!

Our talented and motivated Crystal will participate  in Youth Forum of Switzerland representing CDL along with 4 more day students,in Zug.

The vision: Connecting changemakers to address the challenges facing our planet.

The Youth Forum Switzerland is committed to:

• Exploring relevant issues in inclusive, respectful, and constructive ways.
• Connecting youth and the world’s leading changemakers to inspire innovative solutions to pressing global issues.
• Empowering youth to become purposeful changemakers.Carbon neutrality and being a zero waste organization.

 The Youth Forum Switzerland will measure its impact through:

• Assessing youth understanding and engagement with global issues.

• Curating student initiatives launched through participation in the Youth Forum Switzerland

You are welcome to visit : https://www.youthforumswitzerland.ch/