Dear all,
This Saturday, Oleksii represented both our school and our villa at a chess tournament hosted by Collège Champittet. We couldn’t be prouder of him for his effort, dedication, and the way he carried himself throughout the event.
Well done, Oleksii! ♟👏
Dear all,
This week is International Week, and today at the House Meeting we did something special. We created several scenarios where a person is in an awkward situation, and we role-played how we could show respect and help them. The scenarios mirrored real everyday situations in school, so we could see what we might actually do if we were in one of them.
One of the scenarios and Bisher’s response stood out to me:
Scenario: During lunch, a new student accidentally drops his tray of food and looks very embarrassed. Some of the kids start giggling about it.
Bisher’s answer:
“I would go up to them to ask if they’re ok, then I’d go with him to ask the kitchen for the cleaning material and help him clean up so neither him nor the staff have to do it alone. Then I’d go with him to get a second tray of food and I would sit with him to eat together.”
I was really impressed by some of the other responses, honestly. This exercise ended up being way better than I expected. Everyone jumped in and shared thoughtful answers that made our meeting really meaningful.
Tonight, we were treated to an incredible Australian-inspired meal for our weekly International Dinner.
The menu consisted of tender lamb in a savoury sauce, potato gratin, and a special Roquette vegetable pie. For dessert, we enjoyed chantilly crème with an assortment of fruits in syrup as a topping.
A fun fact about Australia: the country is as wide as the distance between London and Moscow!
Check out some photos of this special evening below.
Dear all,
Tonight, we were treated to a Belgian feast!
The menu for this International Dinner included iconic Belgian delicacies, such as Moules Frites, a dish comprised of steamed mussels and crispy French fries, Chicory Gratin with Edam cheese, braised Swiss chard, and of course, delicious Belgian waffles with whipped cream and a berry compote to top it off.
A fun fact about Belgium: did you know it has approximately 3,000 castles? Some are still lived in today!
Check out some photos of our Belgian banquet below, and be sure to keep an eye out for next week’s International Dinner – Australia!
–The St. Loup 4 Team
Tonight was a very special night for the CDL boarding community, as we attended a wonderful and thought-provoking monthly assembly. To start, the assembly opened with a beautiful piano piece performed by by Nikolai from Léman boarding house. Each monthly assembly starts with a performance, and tonight’s was absolutely phenomenal.
Next, we heard two wonderful speeches by two incredible members of the boarding staff, Mr. Gordon W. and Mr. Ronan G. Mr. Gordon spoke about the importance of respect, and with a powerful activity that involved the audience, demonstrated the way rumours can spread, and why we should focus solely on what people themselves tell us about themselves.
To follow, Mr. Ronan gave a heartfelt and impactful speech about his experience growing up in Ireland, and how inspiring and powerful the sense of community and kindness is here at CDL, with students from all over the world forming life-long friendships, no matter where they come from.
We also received an important update about upcoming trips from our boarding activity coordinator, Mr. Mike Brinkmeyer. Please find below a link to our online trips booklet, and be sure to register your student’s interest in any trips as soon as possible!
To top it all off, we enjoyed a fantastic presentation delivered by Roberto, a student from Terray 31 boarding house, who is a Mexican national. He shared about Mexico’s diverse culture, and taught us about Mexico’s Independence Day, which happened to be today! ¡Viva México!
Overall it was a wonderful assembly, with so many thought-provoking speeches enjoyed by the audience. We look forward to next month’s assembly!
Much love,
The St. Loup 4 Team
Dear all,
This weekend at Saint Loup was really good. Even though Friday and Saturday were pretty rainy, we didn’t let that stop us from doing stuff together.
On Saturday, several of the girls from Saint Loup 4 did a Community Service and helped with cleaning the campus. Big thanks to all of them for pitching in!
Today, Sunday, was definitely the highlight: Sport Day – House Competition. We started the house vs house games, and held a tournament with various activities. We had a ton of fun and plenty of laughs. Thanks to their great results, Saint Loup 4 and Saint Loup 9 together achieved the silver medal, coming in second place out of 8 teams.
Well done to everyone who worked hard and participated!
The Saint-Loup Team
Tonight at Saint Loup, we enjoyed a tasty Brazilian dinner. On the menu, we had shrimps with kara coconut sauce, served with white rice and sweet potato, and a mix of chili, coriander, and bell peppers that gave everything a great kick of flavor.
Brazil is such a fascinating country. Did you know it’s the largest country in South America and the fifth largest in the world? It’s also home to the Amazon rainforest, which produces around 20% of the world’s oxygen. And of course, Brazil is famous for football, samba, and carnival—the biggest street party in the world.
It was a colorful dinner that brought a little taste of Brazil right to our table. 🇧🇷✨
The Saint-Loup Team
Dear all,
Tonight at Saint-Loup, we had the chance to enjoy a delicious khebab dinner together. Everyone gathered around the table, and the mix of meat, bread, and sauces made it a fun and tasty evening.
Even though many of our students are away this weekend, those of us who stayed are eating double portions—just to make sure nobody notices the difference! 🥙😅
The Saint-Loup Team
This past weekend, our boarding students swapped their usual weekends by the lake, for a weekend in the Swiss Alps! Some students went to Leysin, whilst others enjoyed the popular town of Verbier 🌿
The days were packed with plenty of outdoor and adventurous activities including rock climbing, mountaing biking, trottinetting, hiking through scenic trails, conquering the high ropes course and evening zip lining over a glacier!
Every activity tested the students courage whilst building team spirit, with students supporting each other every step of the way! 🚲🤗
Evenings were just as memorable, with free time to explore the charming mountain towns. A perfect opportunity to relax with friends, and soak in the beauitful mountain views. On Sunday, the students took part in a fun competition, complete with team games, before enjoying a delicious BBQ in the sunshine ☀️
It was the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation – filled with memories to last a life time ❤️
Dear all,
It’s Wednesday today, which means we get to experience a wonderful International Dinner together! Each Wednesday throughout the year, our incredible cafeteria staff serve us traditional meals from countries around the world. It’s a fantastic opportunity to learn about other cultures and try new foods all together!
This week’s country is Italy, and we were treated to delicious fresh pizza, served on-site from a food truck.
Check out some photos of this special experience below!
