This weekend was spent up in the mountains of Fiesch. The girls had a variety of activities to choose, from hiking and mini-golf, to a ropes course and via ferrata. And on Sunday we played some mini-games in the sports field!
It was definitely a weekend full of fun and adventure! Now we are back on campus and ready to start the new week.
Today is Jeûne genevois, which is a public holiday in Geneva. Since there is no school, we took advantage of the day and visited the beautiful French city of Annecy. We took a boat ride in the lake, and then went shopping. The girls were very happy!
Warm, sunny weather for the past few days means we can enjoy our garden and sit outside! We’ve been having our study hall in the fresh air, and in the evenings we play board games!
Today we also had the pleasure of having Defne and Ana Sofia, prefects from Terray boarding house, over in the house to give a presentation to the girls. They talked about the dangers of smoking and vaping and the importance of making heathy decisions. Thank you very much ladies!
Exploring the great outdoors in Geneva with some awesome sun-soaked adventures like accrobranches and horse riding! Getting to know each other better through these amazing experiences has been truly unforgettable.
Sundays are for fun and relaxation! After brunch, Layla, Radost and Karen went to Aquapark while the rest of the girls stayed on campus to enjoy the activities on offer. It was also a day to bond with each other while playing board games and doing arts and crafts!
It’s the first weekend of the school year and it was a busy one full of activities for the girls!
Mira chose to do kayaking while Miyuki, Kotoka, Ran and Layla went to cooking. Melissa, Karen, Radost and Kate did horse riding, while Lisa enjoyed some climbing.
After lunch, we also had the chance to go to Geneva to go shopping and Miyuki and Lisa tagged along!
The girls spent yesterday afternoon in the Concha gardens playing an escape quest. They were split up into teams with other boarders and they had to solve puzzles and riddles to win a prize!
Today we had a very busy day! We had orientation day in the morning, where the girls got to meet their homeroom teacher and their classmates.
And then in the afternoon we got to relax and chill in the house for a bit before heading to the Concha gardens to enjoy their large outdoor space. The girls played some games and swam in the swimming pool. Check out some pictures below!
It was a very exciting day on campus as we welcomed all new boarders. Today we are happy to welcome Anne, Kate, Karen, Mira, Layla, Lisa and Miyuki to Old Portena!
They got to see their rooms, meet their roommates and make new friends! We also had a welcome assembly in the afternoon and ate some yummy food afterwards. The kids also enjoyed a treasure hunt after dinner. A long, busy but exciting day!
