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

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

This week, we’re shining the spotlight on the wonderful Iara – our Boarder of the Week!

With her big, fun personality and lively energy, (and amazing hula hooping skills) Iara is always a bright presence in the house. But what touched us most from the week was her thoughtful act of kindness: noticing we were low on fruit, she brought strawberries for everyone – just because she cared.

It’s these small but meaningful moments that truly build up our community, and we’re so grateful for the way Iara brings both joy and heart to Villa du Lac.

Well done, Iara!

Villa du Lac Team <3 

Greetings from Boarding!

On Saturday, 17th May, our boarders will be taking part in a 24-hour Fun Run to raise funds directly for thyroid cancer research. It promises to be a lively and meaningful event, with the girls running in teams throughout the day and night, showing great spirit and commitment.

If you would like to support in any way, please find the QR code in the image below to make a donation.

Thank you!

Villa du Lac Team 🙂

What a wonderful weekend it’s been here at Villa du Lac!

Our girls enjoyed a full schedule of activities, with something for everyone. Saturday was full of energy with tennis, cooking sessions led by our talented CDL French chef, climbing club, and karate. On Sunday, the fun continued with Pilates, stretching, art club, community service, and golf!

And of course, our usual Sunday brunch brought everyone together for some relaxed time and good food in between all the excitement.

It was a fun, active weekend filled with smiles, creativity, and connection-well done, girls!

Villa du Lac Team <3

Dear all,

Easter Break Is Here!

After another busy and joy-filled term here at Villa du Lac, it’s time to press pause and enjoy a well-deserved Easter break. From talent shows and weekend adventures to our everyday moments around the house, it’s been a term full of laughter, growth, and shared memories.

As we head into the holidays, a gentle reminder that the boarding house is now closed from Sunday at 9:00 AM the 13th of April and will reopen on Saturday the 26th of April at 4:00 PM.

We wish all our boarders and their families a peaceful, restful Easter filled with love, laughter, and maybe a little chocolate too! Thank you for being part of our wonderful community—we can’t wait to welcome everyone back soon for more moments together.

Warmest wishes from all of us at Villa du Lac,

See you soon!