Today we had an express assembly to congratulate the 117 interns who have achieved honours in the first semester of the school year. Among these interns are our girls Alejandra, Haruka, Kseniia, and Manuela.

With effort, time, and dedication, great academic achievements can be reached—these girls are a true example for the rest of the house to follow.

Congratulations girls!

During tonight’s assembly, we launched our third Wellbeing Pillar. Over the next three weeks, we will learn how to build a strong and positive relationship with ourselves.

Throughout the session, we discussed Self-Acceptance and shared some tips for accepting each other as we are.

Ultimately, each girl shared something positive about themselves or something they were proud of achieving in the last couple of weeks. From being proud of returning from the holidays on time to being proud of finishing a 3 summative day successfully, the girls shared their thoughts.

As a boarding community, and as House Parents, we want to make sure that our boarders accept and love each other as they are. Teenagers are very impressionable and it is important that they understand that they should never change for anyone and that the only opinion that matters about themselves is the one they have.

The Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays in many Asian cultures and it marks the start of the lunar calendar year. This celebration symbolizes fresh beginnings and hopes for prosperity, happiness, and good fortune. Usually, before the holiday begins, families clean their homes to sweep away bad luck. They decorate with red lanterns, couplets, and paper cuttings.

One of the children’s favorite traditions is receiving red envelopes filled with money, wishing them good fortune. Fireworks and lion or dragon dances are common, believed to ward off evil spirits and bring prosperity. As it occurs in many cultures, food is the center of the celebration and each dish carries symbolic meaning. Dumplings represent wealth, fish symbolize abundance, and rice cakes signify progress.

Every year we celebrate this important day with our Asian students; a way to bring them a piece of home far from home.

Happy Lunar New Year!

What a wonderful weekend we just had in the Crans-Montana ski resort!

Our senior students, including Ada and Serena, went on their first ski trip of the year to the Swiss Alps! Whether it was skiing, ice skating, enjoying the city, or studying, the girls had a great weekend that helped them unwind from the stresses of the routine. This weekend has been the perfect time to recharge our batteries and enjoy the fresh air that the mountains and snow have to offer.

Kseniia, Haruka, Manuela, and Sofiya are facing their last year with us as they will graduate in June, and this weekend has been an unforgettable experience that they will carry with them forever. It is these kinds of memories that they will take with them after graduation that make boarding school life a unique experience.

Last night, we celebrated our first Dinner in the House of the semester and Serena’s first dinner in the house! For dinner, we enjoyed some delicious turkey Croque-Monsieur with French fries. During the evening, we shared our excitement for this weekend, as we will visit the beautiful alpine resort of Crans-Montana.

This past weekend brought a peaceful atmosphere to campus, as most of the girls ventured off for their own adventures. For those who stayed behind, it was a relaxing change of pace. The house felt calm and quiet, offering a chance to unwind and enjoy some slower moments.

Sofiya made the most of her time on campus, turning the quiet weekend into an opportunity for creativity and connection. She enjoyed experimenting in our cooking club, whipping up delicious recipes that filled the house with wonderful aromas once she brought us her creation. She also spent quality time with her friends walking around Versoix and enjoying a lovely lunch in Geneva.

While the house may have been quieter than usual, the weekend was a reminder that simple joys can create memorable moments. A peaceful campus sometimes makes for the best kind of weekend.

This past weekend, we kicked off the ski season with an unforgettable trip to Crans-Montana, a picturesque ski resort in the Swiss Alps. Nestled in the heart of Valais, Crans-Montana is renowned for its stunning mountain views, expansive slopes, and sunny weather – a perfect destination for a winter getaway.

While the ski slopes were a highlight, Ada and Serena, had an absolute blast exploring other activities the town had to offer. From lively games of bowling to exhilarating tobogganing adventures, there was never a dull moment. They also relished the opportunity to connect with nature, breathing in the crisp alpine air and soaking up the sunshine.

This weekend was the perfect blend of fun, relaxation, and adventure, setting the tone for what promises to be an amazing ski season ahead! We can’t wait to return to Crans-Montana next week with the rest of the girls!

Welcome back to the second term at Villa Ecureuil! We are so excited to welcome back our girls for this term. We can’t wait to hear about everyone’s holiday adventures and to welcome our new student, Serena.

The snow welcomed us yesterday afternoon, introducing the ski season we have ahead of us!