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

CDL Boarding Trips

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!

Dear all,

Don’t miss your spot! It’s our last sign-up for the Southern Spain trip during October break. If you’d like more details or have any questions, feel free to ask—we’ve got all the info ready for you.

Below, you’ll find images with everything you need: trip overview, highlights, and the full itinerary.

The Saint-Loup Team

Dear Parents,

Our first weekend together at Saint-Loup 9 was a great mix of activities, and a relaxed start to our year.

We enjoyed a bit of everything: outdoor games, cooking sessions for the bold, climbing for those who don’t mind heights, pilates and body-shaping for keeping fit, and study hours to set our week off right—even on a weekend.

But the standout moment? Our Sunday boat trip to Yvoire, a quaint medieval village across the lake. It was a beautiful escape, with charming streets and great views—it really made the weekend special.

Scroll down to enjoy some photos from our adventure!

The Saint-Loup Team

Dear all,

Today, we started the evening with our Boarding Assembly, where we shared some exciting updates about the upcoming trips and activities. The highlight, though, was a beautiful piano performance by Klark, one of our new students, who played magically and impressed everyone in the room.

After that, we all sat down to enjoy a Swiss Dinner. On the table, we had tasty Swiss meat and cheese, served with soft burger bread and other small starters to share. Simple but delicious, and of course very Swiss!

It was a great evening, full of music, good company, and food that brought a little piece of Switzerland to our Boarding House. 🇨🇭✨

The Saint-Loup Team 🏡

Dear,

We’ve just wrapped up the first day of classes, and we couldn’t have asked for a better start—full of energy, smiles, and just a little “school shock” to keep things real. You know that feeling: when the day is packed with new schedules, names, and routines, and you think, “Did we already learn everything?” Well, that’s campus life in a nutshell.

But the best part? After all the introductions and first-day buzz, we didn’t fold—instead, we played a bit of football and filmed a TikTok dance together. The song we used? The same one that went viral when Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams celebrated at the Euros. It felt like the perfect twist on a long day: adding a bit of fun and spirit to ease back into the school year.

Here’s to balancing schoolwork with laughter and dribbling with dance moves!

The Saint-Loup Team