This weekend, our very own Ildana went head-to-head with nearly 70 talented students at the prestigious Interschool Chess Tournament, hosted by Collège Champittet.

Throughout the day, Ildana was in top form: focused, strategic, and unshakeable. After a full day of intense play spanning over 8 hours, she emerged victorious, claiming first place in a highly competitive field!

For many of us, chess remains a bit of a mystery, but watching Ildana in action, with her lightning-fast thinking and incredible concentration, has given us all a new appreciation for the game. What an achievement! Congratulations, Ildana!

And if you want to see just how quick she really is…take a look at this!!we

We are all very proud of you Ildana 🙂

This weekend offered a great mix of activities for the girls to choose from. On Saturday some joined in on tennis, horse riding, or art club (always a favourite). Others chose to participate in community service around Versoix, and time in the fitness room. It was a nice balance of active, creative, and community-focused options.

Sunday started with our usual boarding brunch in the school cafeteria, a relaxed yummy tradition. In the afternoon, some of the girls did stretching, Lego Club, Chess Club, or headed off-campus for a fun laser tag excursion. The laser tag group spent the afternoon in teams, navigating the arena and enjoying some fast-paced fun – a great way to end the weekend with a bit of friendly competition and teamwork!

Well done girls!

From the Villa du Lac Team

Alison, Monica, Lana and Karolina x