Happy Luna New Year!🐲🐉

Lunar New Year is a celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar.

A number of the girls in Villa du Lac celebrate the Luna new year and we asked them to share with us some of their traditions and insights.

One such tradition is to make dumplings, by wishing for a prosperous and lucky year. They explained how each New Year is linked to one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac and 2025 is the Year of the sixth animal in the zodiac cycle: the Snake, which symbolises wisdom, elegance and intuition.

This evening Kiki and Katia, took center stage at their class music concert. As part of their music class, both Kiki and Katia played key roles in setting the tone for the evening, performing together as part of a dynamic group.

Kiki on the guitar and Katia playing the piano  kicked off the concert with an energising introduction song. As part the opening group , they gave the audience a taste of what was to come—an evening full of stunning performances from talented singers and musicians alike.

The evening was filled with warmth and joy as teachers, friends, and family gathered to support the performers. It was an enjoyable and memorable event for all, with the perfect balance of talent, camaraderie, and community.

Well done, Katia and Kiki, for your exceptional performance!

Well it has been yet another busy weekend for the Villa du Lac girls!!!

The grade 11s and 12s headed up the mountain to Crans Montana for a weekend on the slopes!! Whether skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, sledging or bowling, a wonderful time was had by all. For some it was their first experience in the alps, and Crans Montana did not disappoint with beautiful weather and views all around. Here’s a peak at what they got up to!

Meanwhile, back at the ranch (aka Villa du Lac), the grade 9s and 10s enjoyed a slightly more relaxing weekend with a variety of activities and the chance for our newest students – Elena, Sophia and Rochelle – to get to know their peers and their surroundings a little bit better.

Obligatory Saturday shopping trips in Geneva completed, we changed the pace with a quiet evening art session to create a few more beautifully painted mugs – kudos to Elena for her flag game, and Rochelle for her patience and attention to detail!

On Sunday, a number of the girls took the chance to test their balance as they skated around the local Versoix ice rink before coming home to the peace and tranquility of a very quiet House, and baking a huge batch of brownies to welcome back the grade 11s and 12s.

We finished the weekend off by celebrating Lucia’s birthday with our freshly baked brownies and a delicious cheesecake before everyone tumbled in to bed, ready to start the new week.

Here’s wishing you all a fabulous week ahead!

The Villa du Lac Team 😊

Dear all,

We hope you had a lovely and restful holiday! We are looking forward to welcoming all of the girls back this weekend.

Safe travels.

Can’t wait to see you soon! ❄☃

Best wishes,

Villa du Lac Team 😊

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.

This years winter ball was a huge success and everyone had a ball!  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.  A huge thank you to all the students, staff, and volunteers who helped make this event a huge success.

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! 🙂

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 🙂

The Villa du Lac team

We have two birthdays in the house today. Happy birthday Melinda and Rafaela.

We are so happy to celebrate your birthday with you and it is a joy to have you girls in our house.

We hope that you had an amazing day and we wish you the best year ahead 🫶🏻

All the best,

The Villa du Lac team 🌼

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 🙂