The awaited photo of the house has arrived, a photo for posterity, here we leave you a preview behind the cameras, when we have the official photos we will share them immediately with you.

Another weekend has passed for our boarders in Olympus.

Over this weekend the students participated in many different activities, keeping them active and entertained. Some participated in regular weekend activities such as Tennis, Climbing, or Stretching whilst others discovered newer activities like padel tennis or Rafting.

These different activities helped to procure a weekend of discovery and entertainment.

For the topic of Pillar 1, we will be discussing SLEEP

Sleep. It’s something we all do, and yet many of us undervalue its significance. This year, as part of Pillar 1: Healthy Body, Healthy Minds, we have embarked on an enlightening journey to delve deep into the mysteries of sleep and its paramount importance.

Guided by the Pillar Advocate Ms. Perrine, an enthusiastic team of students has taken the lead in championing this cause. Through comprehensive research and dedication, they’ve unveiled the multifaceted nature of sleep, and its impact on our cognitive functions, emotional well-being, and physical health.

Why Is Sleep So Crucial?

Contrary to the notion that sleep is just a passive activity, it’s a time when our body performs several vital tasks. Our brain consolidates memories, making it easier for us to recall information. The body repairs cells, restores energy, and releases hormones that are essential for growth and stress regulation. Without proper sleep, our ability to concentrate, make decisions, and even interact socially can be severely hampered.

The dedicated students, under Ms. Perrine’s guidance, have crafted enlightening educational videos that were showcased during our house meetings. These visuals not only elucidated the science behind sleep but also offered actionable techniques to enhance our sleep quality.

One compelling challenge set forth by this team is the adaptation of at least one sleep-enhancing technique. For instance, did you know that the blue light emitted by our phones can interfere with our sleep hormones? That’s why it’s advised to distance oneself from electronic devices at least 30 minutes before bedtime. Meditation, on the other hand, calms the mind and can significantly improve the quality of our sleep.

We commend the unwavering commitment of the Pillar 1 team and Ms. Perrine. Their endeavour underscores the school’s dedication to holistic well-being. As this knowledge resonates across the globe through our blog, we hope that everyone takes a moment to reflect on their sleep habits. After all, nurturing our minds and bodies begins with a good night’s sleep.

Today we had a very special visit, the teachers came by the boarding house to say hello, a good moment to have a relaxed chat, share a snack, or play a game of pool.

We love these visits!

Another weekend full of activities, some of them are regular, golf, tennis, cooking, and allow us to improve our skills.

Others however bring new challenges and allow us to explore other abilities, for example, padel or karting. These were undoubtedly very popular with our more adventurous kids.

Back to the court! The basketball boarding league has already started, and the first game was the big derby, Olympus versus Leman, without a doubt a difficult game with a lot at stake, we are very happy to tell you that it was our first game and we have achieved our first victory.

But the most important thing is to celebrate with our rivals and the referees (many thanks to Mme. Perrine and Mr. Spencer) that we had a great time playing basketball.

Finally, it’s time for that moment we love so much at the beginning of the year, the Mountain Weekend!

This weekend the whole boarding community enjoyed different activities in two magnificent villages: Fiesch and Verbier.

We have been able to practice activities such as glacier hiking, via Ferrata, mountain biking, rope course, or laser tag, among other games.

Without a doubt, this experience helped us to get to know other boarders better and to share good moments with them in a wonderful environment.

This year we are excited again to introduce our Wellbeing Programme. We consider this as our boarding curriculum much like the students have their academic curriculum in school. We have grown this programme over the past years into a successful and engaging series of pillars for our students.

We have five Pillars to our programme;

Healthy Body, Healthy Minds
Respecting Diversity and Protecting Against Bullying
Building Positive Friendships
Online Safety
Making Safe and Responsible Choices

Going to a boarding school in Switzerland gives students a great chance to learn French, a language spoken by millions of people around the world.

To help our boarders learn French in a fun and easy way, Mr Ishaan has started putting French word labels on different items around the house. This means while grabbing a “pomme” (apple) or sitting on a “chaise” (chair), students can learn new words every day!

Plus, one night a week, we’re making house time extra special by speaking only in French. This gives everyone a chance to practice what they’ve learned and chat with friends in a new language.

By learning French, students can make new friends, discover French books and movies, and feel more at home in Switzerland. So let’s have fun learning French together!

Weekends at boarding are far from ordinary. Imagine starting your day paddleboarding on the beautiful waters of the lake, before heading into historic Geneva to explore the sights. On Sunday you might play some tennis in the morning after a delicious brunch, before taking part in the House Competition with your friends and then going on a walk through the forest.

There are always plenty of opportunities available at the weekends and this one was no different. We had, fitness, badminton, ping-pong, tennis, cooking, wood crafting, climbing, paddleboarding, horse riding, running, dance, golf, stretching, chess club, nature walks, and swimming to choose from!