Second ski weekend: sporty and happy moments in Crans Montana! โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ”๏ธ๐Ÿฅฐ

While all the other girls of New Portena were enjoying the second ski weekend in Leysin, Paulina, Melissa, Ana Cristina and Maria Fernanda spent two sunny ski days in Crans Montana.

This video captures all the fun and excitement the girls had during this trip ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿค—

๐Ÿ‚ New Portena’s Ski Weekend Fun in Leysin! โ›ท๏ธ

This past weekend, the Grade 9s and 10s of New Portena embarked on an exhilarating journey to Leysin, where sunny skies set the stage for a winter wonderland adventure. They tried skiing, snowboarding, and even ice skating. To chill out, some of the girls relaxed in the thermal baths. It was a weekend full of snowy adventures and big smiles! ๐Ÿ˜Žโ„๏ธ #SkiFun #NewPortenaSnowTrip

 

First ski weekend of 2023/2024 academic year โ›ท๏ธ๐Ÿ‚๐ŸŽข

Igloo building and excursion to Glacier 3000 are just a few of the original and unique experiences that girls from New Portena made during the last ski weekend in Leysin: if you are curious, do not hesitate to watch this video ๐Ÿ™‚

๐ŸŒˆ Exploring Friendship Within: New Portena’s Week of Self-Reflection ๐Ÿค”

This week at New Portena, our attention turns inward as we delve into self-reflection on our qualities as friends. Every girl took a moment to ponder and articulate the essential qualities they seek in a friend. ๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ‘ญ #NewPortenaJourney

๐ŸŒŸ Nurturing Positive Friendships at New Portena Boarding House ๐Ÿค

In Collรจge du Lรฉman’s 2024 second semester, New Portena Boarding House introduces the third pillar of its Wellbeing Program: Cultivating Positive Friendships.

Emphasizing mutual respect, open communication, shared values, and healthy boundaries, we guide students in building connections that endure. Conflict resolution skills are honed to transform challenges into opportunities for stronger bonds.

Join us in creating a supportive environment for lasting, meaningful connections this semester. ๐Ÿกโœจ

Welcome back: New Portena House puzzle is almost complete again ๐Ÿงฉ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ง

Most of the girls are back and New Portena House has come to life again:
the corridors echo with laughters and the common rooms fill with stories from many experiences. It is like all the missing puzzle pieces are going to be back in place. The whole New Portena House puzzle will be finally complete next week when all the girls will be back.
Welcome back! We are so happy to have you here again ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ’

 

Wrapping up 2023 at New Portena! ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽ‰

As the year draws to a close, the New Portena family extends warm wishes to all for a joyous holiday season filled with laughter and love. It’s been an incredible first semester together, and we can’t wait to create more memories in 2024. Wishing you all a Happy New Year! See you at New Portena in 2024 for another exciting chapter. ๐ŸŽ #HappyHolidays #NewPortenaJourney

New Portena Christmas Party ๐Ÿฅณ and Secret Santa gifts exchange ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’

Yesterday evening we organized a Boarding House Christmas Party including Secret Santa gifts exchange ๐ŸŽ: indeed during the last weeks New Portena girls made a list of the gift they wished to receive and yesterday they got them. This has been a wonderful way to strengthen their bonds.

Have a look at this video where our students wish Merry Christmas to everyone in their own language. ๐Ÿ™‚

Happy holidays girls, we wish all of you to spend wonderful moments during this break and get from New Year everything you desire! ๐ŸŒ