Following a brief yet enjoyable summer break, both Saint Loup villas are now fully prepared to warmly welcome our incoming students. We’re thrilled to introduce our new House Parents: Mrs. Madina and Mrs. Semi for Saint-Loup 4, and Mr. Xavi and Mr. Nacho for Saint-Loup 9. Their enthusiasm and energy are sure to set a positive tone as we embark on a new academic year together.
We can’t wait to see what exciting experiences and opportunities this year will bring. Welcome back, everyone!
Dear all,
And just like that – the year is over. As we get ready to close the house, we wish to all those who have been in the Saint-Loup houses this year, have an enjoyable and relaxing summer. To those graduated and to those not returning, we wish you all the luck in the world for your future endeavours, we know that you will do yourselves, as well as all of us here, proud. To those returning, we look forward to seeing you all again in August. But until then, take it easy!
The Saint-Loup Team ❤️
Ronan & Anastasia
Dear all,
As we march ever onwards towards the end of the academic year at CDL, there are still plenty of things to keep everyone occupied, and plenty of opportunities of respite for those in the height of exam season. The normally scheduled weekend activites, the Runners vs Riders event, Bol D’or on Lake Leman and our End of Year Event in Concha to top things off. Thank you to everyone involved in organising these evnts, the joint Saint-Loup crew thoroughly enjoyed themselves!
Dear all,
As we continue on the march towards the end of the academic year here at CDL, the summer’s sun warmth is ever present and the traditional Wednesday International Dinner never fails to be an absolute success. We were able to enjoy some wonderful food from Germany today, please take a look:
During the course of Pillar 5 of our Wellbeing Programme, over the past four weeks, we finished off the topic on making good decision by engaging our students in a discussion about peer pressure — how it operates and how it can influence our lives and decision-making.
To wrap up this pillar, the well-being advocates created a concluding video that addresses some of our boarders’ questions. Thank you to Mr. Manu, and everyone involved, for making this initiative a success!
To get us right and ready for these discussions this evening, we were able to enjoy some fabulous Ethiopian food for this weeks International Dinner, please see the photos below.
This weekend two of our students went wakeboarding on the lovely Lake Léman. Although the weather was wonderful, the water was still freezing at only 12 degrees celsius, which made falling in that much more consequential!
Eduardo and Luis both managed to stay stable on their boards and even successfully attempted jumps.
Even with the early start, they both made the most of their Saturday morning enjoying the lovely Swiss May weather before their exam revision fully starts.
Dear all,
This evening, all of the Saint-Loup 9 house, including some guests, were lucky to head over to the Stade de Geneve to watch FC Servette play BSC Young Boys, as part of our House Activity. It was a thrilling time, and the boys seemed to really enjoy it; so much so that not even the copious amount of rain, thunder or lightning was able to spoil the mood!
The SL9 Team
Dear all,
For what could be the very last time this year – we had a dinner at home, provided for by the wonderful kitchen team. The SL9 boys and their guests had a great ‘ole time, to be sure!
Dear all,
It has been a busy Wednesday across both the Saint-Loup houses today.
In the evening we held a joint-Saint-Loup House Meeting to discuss two very important topics. This was also something of a special occassion as it signified the very last House Meeting that some of our our boarders in the houses attended, as graduation for them is fast approaching.
The first topic was to continue our ongoing discussion about our latest Pillar Movement, looking at making safe and responsible choices/decisions. This week in particular we investigated, ‘How can I help myself and others when making a difficult decsion?’ This discussion was made all the easier by the fantastic video put together by Mr. Manu and the Pillar Student Advocates.
To end our meeting, and to put a poignant note on this blog post, we took a moment to talk about the ongoing tragedy in Brazil, the southern region of which has been facing a flooding natural disaster that has wrecked havoc. Our very own Eduardo, took the lead to guide us through this difficult conversation. He informed us about what has happened, what is happening currently, and, for those of us who watch from afar, what we can do to help, in a very real way. Thank you Eduardo.
Spring is shyly revealing itself, and with it, the beauty of nature that we are lucky to be surrounded by. Our little path is full of surprises. Look at this visitor!
Monday started with a homemade cake to support all the girls who work hard during this very demanding period of tests and exams. They often come home on Mondays to a little cake surprise but they said this one was their favourite. If only we had the exact recipe measurements! It was made with love but without scales! 🙂
By Saturday, we could start resting a bit more and as many of us share the Christian Orthodox religion, we spent Sunday morning together, we went to church and we took our eggs with us. It was a lovely moment that brought us all even closer together.
Happy Easter to all the students and colleagues who might celebrating today and tomorrow, Monday!
Καλό Πάσχα! Христос воскрес! Hristos Voskrese!
The Saint Loup team❤️