Boarders of the week

Well done to our 3 boarders of the week Katia, Masha & Yeva.

Katia did a great performance this week in a music recital where she played guitar and sang as part of a group.Masha and Yeva volunteered for the WATU charity concert and helped out on the night. Well done to all three girls on getting enthusiastically involved in school and activities and helping out with charity events.


 

Winter Ball 2024 πŸŽ„ ❄️ πŸͺ©

This years winter ball was a huge success and everyone had a ball! Β From the elegant attire to the incredible music and speeches, the evening was filled with unforgettable moments that brought our school community together in the most magical way.

As the evening unfolded, the atmosphere was alive with excitement and anticipation. Students arrived in their finest outfits, with beautiful dresses and sharp suits adding that extra sparkle to the already glittering event.

The night kicked off with a delicious dinner that got everyone talking. Following the meal, we were treated to inspiring speeches from Mr. Usher and our Head Boys and Girls. Their heartfelt words reflected the hard work and dedication that makes our school community so special, and their messages truly resonated with everyone in the room.

But the highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the dance floor! The students danced the night away and enjoyed entertainment provided by our talented student DJs, who kept the energy high and the tunes pumping all night long. The dance floor was filled with laughter, cheers, and, of course, some impressive dance moves.

This years winter ball was one to remember and it is safe to say that everyone had an amazing time.Β  A huge thank you to all the students, staff, and volunteers who helped make this event a huge success.









Boarders of the week

Well done Sedef and Yoli for receiving boarder of the week!!

Both girls had their art work displayed in an exhibition at Webster art gallery last week. A lot of time, effort and creativity went into creating their pieces. This is an amazing achievement an exciting experience for both girls as artists and students. Well done! πŸ™‚

Weekend Activities

This weekend a big group of the VDL girls went to the Disney trip to Paris. They had an amazing time and made some lifelong memories with their friends.

The girls in the house spend the weekend trying out new activities such as woodwork and Boxing, Cooking with friends and socialising in Geneva and Versoix. Laura Jane spent her afternoon volunteering at Le Partage du Samedi food collection at the local ALDI in Versoix.

Sunday we spent at Montreux Christmas market. It was a beautiful sunny day and we got in the holiday spirit with some fondue, crepes and hot chocolate.

Here’s to a great week ahead πŸ™‚

The Villa du Lac team

 

 

 

Weekend at Villa Du Lac

The girls has a very enjoyable weekend as they explored a variety of activities such as Tennis, Cooking, horseriding and badminton. On Saturday some girls opted for social time in Geneva which included shopping, fondue and birthday celebrations.

Sunday morning began with a delicious brunch and then participation in fitness and leisure activities including, Body shaping, pilates, gardening and chess club. A big group of VDL girls signed up for the Gift box wrapping activity.

Sunday afternoon many of the girls used to get organised for the week and to catch up on study and homework. We finished the evening with birthday celebrations in the house and cake for Melina and Rafaela.

Looking forward to a great week ahead πŸ™‚

 

 

Boarders of the Week

A big well done to Sophia, Sedef and Viviana on receiving boarders of the week!

All three of the girls took part in last weeks assembly which took a lot of courge and confidence to do. Sophia and Vivana presented a slideshow about their trip to Tanzania, detailing what they learnt and their experience. Sedef also played an impressive piece on the the piano.

Well done girls for putting yourselves out there and for wowing the audience.

 



November health challenge

As part of the November health challenge all boarding students are completing a variety of challenges including the plank challenge and health snack competition.

Masha won the healthy snack challenge with her entry of Cacao protein balls.Well done to the VDL girls who are getting involved enthusiastically.

Weekend Activities

The girls had a great weekend spent doing a range of activities such as Cooking, Chess, Dancing and Tennis.

On Saturday Masha and Katia went to the stables to practice their horse riding. Sophia tried out dance class while Abby, Ana Teresa, Evelyn and Mirela did some Halloween baking. Thy made some lovely witch fingers and halloween shortbread.

Sunday included a variety of fitness and creative pursuits. Paria and Sedef enjoyed spending time in the art room on Sunday afternoon working on both school and university projects. Others perfected their chess game or got creative in tik tok club.

We rounded up the weekend with a house celebration of Cayla’s birthday and a lovely tiramasu cake. Here is to a great week ahead! πŸ™‚