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