Dec
08
2020

Boarding Awards 2020!

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Tonight the Olympus House went Virtual again, and we had our second Boarding Assembly held thought the magic of technology. Mr Usher and the whole Boarding team got together share their messages of positivity and support from this first semester. We had messages from Mr Salva, the boys were so Happy to see his smiling face on the screen again after his time away. Mr Antonio shared his stories from the second wellbeing pillar, and the boys even got a special Christmas Video from the House Parents.

The boys all got together in our spacious common room, there were more spaces than usual as people slowly start to leave for the winter break.

Francisco was one of the biggest winners in the Boarding House, achieving the highest score in the Boarding section within 3eme. Well Done Francisco, keep up the good work a medal is on it way to you very soon.

 

Dec
05
2020

Music & Sports

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Winter has properly arrived, it’s cold outside and students spend more time indoors. At CDL we encourage music and sports for the well being of our students.

Iyowuna giving some guitar tips to Arsenii on the afternoon of Saturday.

Boris did not miss his Boot Training of saturday.

Boot camp is becoming very popular among the students.

Dec
03
2020

The Pizza Prize 🍕❗

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Our grade 12 boys climbed to the top of Mt Olympus (in house points) to gaze out at their reward — a night of pizza galore. In non-covid times they would go somewhere outdoors, but the outdoors are currently cancelled. So they have earned themselves a whole slice of pizza wellbeing. Togther we watched the video that Jody kindly made for us on Non Violent Communication (NVC) and debated its content afterwards. It is beneficial to discuss our wellbeing with a full stomach 👍

Akihiro, Daniel, Vova, Marnix and Francisco enjoy their slice of wellbeing.

Francisco catches a glimpse of the camera: we’ve been spotted !

We watched the video Jody kindly put together about how to address each other in moments of stress and anger. Mr Rodrigo enjoys a slice of free pizza in the background.

Alas an evening of well being cannot end without a game of pool! Miguel and Albien on the table. Good night and good luck !

Dec
02
2020

Midweek Madness activities!

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Iyowuna working up a sweat on his new skateboard.

Iyowuna practicing his kick-flips. He managed to land a few of them and they looked awesome!!

We had a little 3v3 where the underdogs came out on top winning 4-3!! Arsneii, Ilya U and Mr.Ronan vs Aoto, Ryunosuke and Francisco.

Ryunosuke after hitting the target!! As always

Albion and Mr.Ronan had round two of pool tonight. Albion came out on top this evening. Well played Albion

Dec
02
2020

Wellbeing Wednesday

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Covid may restrict us celebrating all together.. We all still managed to celebrate Ilya’s 16th birthday! Happy Birthday Ilya!!

 

Mr:Rodrigro having an interview with the boys from CDB where he answers some questions in relation to promoting diversity and protecting against bullying, our wellbeing pillar 2 topic.

Grade 9’s wellbeing season where they are watching a video on non-violent communication

Nov
30
2020

Mr Ronan against all odds ! !

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The boys play a few games of badminton and pool against Mr Ronan. It’s a slice of wellbeing!

Aoto and Mr Ronan face each other on the court

And it’s a point for Aoto !

Boris and Albion play Mr Ronan at pool. Boris debuts his 90s bleached looks. It’s the talk of the boarding town.

It’s a win for Boris !

Nov
29
2020

Its the Well-Being Wall!!

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This is the Wall of Diversity in Olympus. As you enter Olympus you are now greeted by a wall celebrating the diverse Countries and Cultures we have within our Boarding House. The boys have each made posters to represent each of their countries and have been adding flags and items over the weeks that best represent their countries.

Omar, Karim, Boris, Aoto and Nihad create the posters for the presentations on their respective countries. Model UN!

Mr Rodrigo oversees the process of poster making. We discussed American foreign policy in light of Nigel’s poster, as he is from California.