Since students don’t have school on Sundays, brunch becomes a wonderful opportunity for relaxation, well-being, and spending time with friends.
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Art Club with Cici and Abby
Every Saturday, Abby and Cici take part in the Art Club, where they continue to develop their creativity and artistic skills. Both students have expressed their aspiration to pursue Art at university, and we are confident that their talent, dedication, and passion will guide them toward a bright and successful future as artists. 🎨✨
Charity with Abby and Rochelle
Griffe du Léman is a non-profit organization based in Geneva .Rochelle and Abby, together with other students, are committed to supporting animals in need by helping to cover financial necessities. Their mission is to reach out to animal care facilities and organizations with the hope that Griffe du Léman will raise awareness, foster empathy, and promote a culture of sustainable giving for future generations.✨ The vision: no pet should be left untreated due to financial barriers. 🐶🐱🇨🇭
🍂 Welcome Autumn ! 🍂 Wellbeing Station is back 💪
Summer has come to an end, and with it, we begin a new chapter. Our Wellbeing Station is starting its very first session, bringing fresh energy and focus to our girls for the season ahead!
International Dinners at Collège du Léman, Belgian Dinner
September, Monthly Assembly
Tonight, the entire boarding school community came together for our traditional monthly meeting.
As usual, the Boarding Managers, School Principals, students, and House Parents participated in discussions on various topics.
The meeting was, once again, a great success and a wonderful opportunity to strengthen our sense of community.
Sports House Competition 🏆 2nd Place. Well done , girls !!
This Sunday marked the first House Competition of the academic year , Sports Day. Students participated in a variety of activities, including Tug of War, the Three-Legged Race, Frisbee Shot, Bucket Fill-Up, Cornhole, and the Spoon Race.The event provided an excellent opportunity for our boarders to strengthen friendships, develop teamwork skills, and enjoy a positive moment of boarding community spirit.
A healthy way to keep fit: Stretching class with Ada on Sunday.
Exploring Lausanne with Cici and Ada
Last Thursday, Ada, Cici, and several other students took advantage of their free day to explore Lausanne, the Olympic city. Their excursion began with an exciting visit to the Olympic Museum, where they learned about the history of the Games and enjoyed numerous interactive exhibits. Next, they made a stop in Lausanne’s Old Town, a charming neighborhood filled with picturesque streets, where they strolled and shopped for souvenirs. The afternoon concluded with a delicious ice cream, providing a pleasant moment for everyone to relax and chat. Overall, it was a delightful and enriching day full of discoveries!
Happy Jeûne Genevois ! Swiss Tradition.🇨🇭
Our Écureuil Boarding House is ready to celebrate a holiday today !!
The Jeûne Genevois is a public holiday specific to Geneva. It falls on the Thursday after the first Sunday in September. On this special day, the people of Geneva traditionally eat prune tart.
The practice of fasting could be observed in the Swiss cantons as far back as the 15th century. The Diet, an assembly of the representatives of the cantons in place until 1848, organised penance and thanksgiving days. Each canton could decide what form these fasts would take.
The origin of the Jeûne Genevois dates back to the first fast recorded in Geneva, at the beginning of October 1567 following the repression of Protestants from Lyon. From 1640, fasting was seen as a moral and religious act and became an annual practice at the initiative of reformed cantons. It was seen as an act of humility and solidarity with the poorest members of society.
