This week, we’re celebrating an incredible group of boarders who gave their time, energy, and enthusiasm to support CDL’s International Day:

Masha, Aurora, Katia, Paria, Sophia, Rafa, Hecto, Vanessa, Polina, and Dasha!

Each of them contributed in a meaningful way – whether it was helping set up food stands, cooking delicious dishes from their home countries, or doing face painting, all in support of raising funds for charity.

Their efforts helped make the day not only a vibrant celebration of our global school community, but also a beautiful example of teamwork, generosity, and spirit.

Well done to all of you – you truly embodied what International Day is all about! 🌎💛

The weekend spirit arrived early this week as Friday saw all the students coming together to celebrate International Day!!! Whether they were selling traditional food from their countries or providing international themed face painting, many of our girls got involved and did a fantastic job raising funds for charity. Special shout outs go to Masha, Aurora, Katia, Paria, Sophia, Rafa, Hecto, Vanessa, Polina, and Dasha for their amazing contributions.

The rest of the weekend saw a mixture of regular and new activities taking place. Maybe it was the tennis fever that hit Geneva this week with the ATP tour being hosted in our city, but we certainly had plenty of girls making the most of the courts on both Saturday  and Sunday! It was ace!!

In a departure from the usual activities, a small group of our girls joined the long awaited boat trip to Yvoire on Sunday. They travelled by boat across the lake to France where they ate crêpes, visited the local artisanal stores and visited  the beautiful ‘garden of five senses’ where they could learn about the different types of plants and even taste some of them! The group had a wonderful afternoon and it was great to be able to make the most of the good weather and see one of our local gems.

This week will be a short one with classes finishing after school on Wednesday ready for the long weekend. Suitcases are already being packed by many excited girls in anticipation!

Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead,

The Villa du Lac Team 🙂

Happy sweet 16, Vanessa!

We hope you had an amazing day and we wish you a great year ahead. We are delighted to share your special day with you and appreciate your calm and kind presence in the house.

All the best,

The Villa du Lac team <3

This week, we’re so excited to celebrate seven outstanding boarders: Margo, Dasha, Chloe, Rafa, Vivi, Melina, and Evelyn!

These girls had a truly excellent week—upholding all house expectations and rules with ease, positivity, and great energy.

A huge well done to Margo, Dasha, Chloe, Rafa, Vivi, and Melina, who all took part in the 24-hour Charity Run—a fantastic display of commitment and community spirit. (You can read more about the event in our earlier blog post!)

And a special shout-out to Evelyn, who spoke beautifully and calmly in our monthly boarding assembly, introducing the upcoming Cultural Diversity International Music Concert which she is co-organising  (See our previous post for more on that special moment!)

Congratulations to our Super Seven! 🌟

We had a fun, sunny and refreshing weekend at Villa du Lac, with a variety of activities that kept the girls active and relaxed.

Tennis was available on both Saturday and Sunday, giving the girls the chance to enjoy the courts and some friendly matches. On Sunday, the focus shifted to wellness, with Pilates and stretching sessions helping the girls recharge and focus for the week ahead. A few also took part in golf, enjoying some time outdoors in the sunshine!

And of course, we all enjoyed our usual Sunday brunch—a yummy tradition that brings everyone together mid-day.

Well done girls—it’s always lovely to see you embracing these weekend opportunities!

Villa du Lac Team <3

This Saturday, our boarding community proudly took part in the inspiring 24-Hour Run for Cancer Research — a fundraising event dedicated to supporting vital cancer research efforts. Among the enthusiastic participants were Vivi, Rafa, Dasha, Vanessa, Chloe, Polina, Melina, Margo and Monica, who all gave their time, energy, and heart to this important cause.

The event ran continuously for 24 hours, with members of the boarding community taking turns on the track to ensure that someone was always running in support of the cause. It was not only a physical challenge but also an incredible display of unity, resilience, and compassion.

All the funds raised during the run will go toward cancer research, helping to bring hope to those affected by the disease. Seeing our students actively involved and giving their best was a proud moment for all of us.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to be part of such a meaningful event — and even more grateful for the spirit, strength, and solidarity shown by our girls. Well done to everyone who participated and supported!

Today we’re celebrating a very special milestone-Ayla is 18!!! 🎉

It’s such a joy to have Ayla in our boarding community. She’s loyal, grounded, and always there for her friends-a true constant in the house. Whether it’s her calm presence, quiet strength, or the way she brings people together, Ayla has a way of making everyone feel at ease.

Turning 18 is a big moment, and we’re so proud to celebrate Ayla! Wishing you a beautiful year ahead filled with love, laughter, and everything you dream of.

Have the most amazing birthday-you deserve it! 💫🎂

We’re incredibly proud of Evelyn, who stepped up to speak at our monthly boarding assembly this Thursday!

With her calm, clear, and confident voice, Evelyn made an inspiring announcement about a very special initiative she’s co-organising with Yoli: the Cultural Diversity – International Music Concert, which will take place on June 4th during our final boarding assembly. 

This event aims to showcase the musical talents of our boarders and, most importantly, to celebrate the incredible internationalism of CDL—with so many students from all over the world. It’s a beautiful initiative from Evelyn and Yoli and a way to bring us all together by celebrating the end of the school year through music and cultural expression.

As someone with a more reserved nature, it was especially wonderful to see Evelyn take the spotlight and share this exciting project with the boarding community.

Bravo Evelyn, we’re so proud of you!

This week in our Wellbeing programme, we focused on the first key takeaway from Pillar 5: empathy—the difficult but essential skill of seeing the world through someone else’s eyes!

The girls watched a short video presented by the student advocates team, exploring what empathy truly means, why it can be challenging, and how it helps us connect and build a stronger community.

After the video, we had a thoughtful group discussion, where the girls reflected on real-life situations—both when empathy can be difficult, and when they’ve experienced or shown it in meaningful ways. From moments of misunderstanding to examples of quiet support, it was powerful to hear their personal insights.

It’s these conversations that help deepen understanding and remind us all of the importance of kindness, respect, and seeing beyond our own perspective.

We look forward to continuing the journey through Pillar 5 next week, as we keep encouraging our boarders to grow not just academically, but emotionally and socially too.

Villa du Lac Team <3

This week, we’re proud to name Chloe and Paria as our Boarders of the Week!

Both girls took on different challenges as part of the CDL May Fitness Challenge – and won! Paria impressed us all by holding the longest chair pose, while Chloe smashed it with the most jumping jacks in one minute!

These fun daily challenges might seem small, but they show something big: Chloe and Paria bring great energy, participation, and spirit to our boarding community.

Well done, girls! We love seeing you get involved and represent the house so enthusiastically! 💪✨

Villa du Lac Team <3