It’s hard to believe how quickly the first part of the school year has flown by — and now the December holidays are already here. After months full of learning, activities, and shared moments, it’s time for a well-deserved break.

We would like to wish everyone in the CDL community a joyful, restful, and warm holiday season. Whether you’re spending this time with family, travelling near or far, enjoying winter landscapes, or simply slowing down and recharging at home, we hope these holidays bring you peace, happiness, and plenty of good moments.

The house will close this Sunday for the holiday break.
We will reopen on Saturday, January 10th at 09:00, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for the new term as we start school on Monday 12th January.

Until then, take care, enjoy the holidays, and make the most of this special time of year.

Warm holiday wishes,
The Villa du Lac Team

Sweet Sixteen is a special milestone—the beginning of a new chapter filled with discoveries, dreams, and growing independence.

May this year bring you confidence to follow your passions, courage to try new things, and many beautiful moments that you’ll remember for a long time. We wish you happiness, inspiration, and success in everything that lies ahead.

With love,

VDL Team

The long anticipated Winter Ball weekend finally arrived and the whole of the boarding community spent a wonderful evening celebrating the end of the year with a beautiful meal, wonderful company, some inspiring and truly heartfelt speeches and a lot of dancing!

Elegance was the name of the game and the VDL girls did not disappoint. With an array of stunning looks, they graced the ball with smiles all around and had a great evening together.

It was great to see the girls having so much fun with their friends and when sore feet from dancing is the biggest complaint when the girls get home…you know it has been a good night!

Last night we enjoyed a beautiful Winter Concert, filled with music, talent, and a wonderful festive atmosphere. Our students truly shined on stage, delivering performances full of heart and creativity.

A special congratulations to Evelyn — not only for her two amazing performances, but also for her fantastic help in organizing the event. Your dedication made a real difference. 🌟

A warm bravo to Lily for her beautiful singing. Your voice brought so much emotion to the concert and created a magical moment for everyone. 🎤✨

And of course, a big thank you to everyone who was there to support — your presence and encouragement made the evening even more special.

Nights like this remind us how talented, kind, and supportive our community is.

Happy winter season from Villa du Lac! ❄️💙

This week we celebrated a beautiful Geneva tradition at the house — the Marmite de l’Escalade! Our students gathered together to learn about the history behind this local celebration and, of course, to enjoy the sweetest part: breaking the chocolate marmite.

Everyone joined in the fun, shared the famous “Ainsi périrent les ennemis de la République!” and enjoyed the surprise treats hidden inside. It was a cozy, joyful moment that brought our VDL community even closer.

A big thank you to all the students who joined us — your energy and smiles made this tradition even more special. 🍬✨

Happy Escalade from Villa du Lac! 🎉🇨🇭

Yesterday we celebrated our Villa du Lac Secret Santa, and it was truly a lovely evening. The room was full of surprises, and warm holiday energy. Everyone arrived with beautifully wrapped gifts, and the excitement of guessing “Who is my Secret Santa?” made the moment even more special.

It was wonderful to see how thoughtful, funny, and creative the gifts were. Most importantly, everyone left happy, smiling, and feeling the spirit of our VDL community. Moments like these remind us how great it is to be part of this house — sharing joy, kindness, and a bit of festive magic together.

Thank you to all the students for joining and making the celebration so memorable.
Happy holidays! 🎄💛

— Villa du Lac Team

This week we are proud to recognize Polina, Dasha, Labenita, Vanessa, Veronika (Nika), Sofia, Katia, and Ildana for their incredible effort and determination during the Escalade Run over the weekend. Despite challenging weather conditions, they showed resilience and team spirit, never complaining and giving their best from start to finish.

We had so much fun building our gingerbread house! We spread out all the pieces, icing, and candies, and started assembling our little sweet masterpiece. There were a few wobbly moments (one wall almost fell!), but that was part of the fun. Decorating was the best part—icing snow on the roof, candy trees, and little details made it feel magical. After a few hours of laughter, creativity, and a bit of chaos, our gingerbread house was ready. It might not be perfect, but it’s full of charm and holiday spirit! 🏠🍬❄️

Wish us luck! 🤞✨ #VDLTeam

Rain, mud, and cold didn’t stop our incredible girls from giving their best during the Escalade run this weekend! Sofia, Ildana, Katia, Vanessa, Veronika, Dasha, Polina, and Labenita proudly completed the 5 km race under challenging weather conditions. Running in the rain is never easy — it takes strength, determination, and a lot of motivation. But our girls showed all of that and more. Their enthusiasm, teamwork, and perseverance truly represented Villa du Lac and the school in the best possible way. Well done, girls!
We are so proud of your effort, your spirit, and your amazing achievement.

Today marks the start of the best years of your life — big laughs, big dreams, and big wins ahead. Let’s celebrate you! 🥂💛 Here’s to new chapters, bold dreams, and memories you’ll never forget.

May this year bring you growth, love, and every little thing that makes your heart happy. 💛