On Saturday morning, Haruka and her friends enjoyed a delightful pottery painting class in Geneva. They gathered around tables full of colors and each one of them selected a unique ceramic piece to decorate. With brushes in hand, they let their creativity flow, blending colors, experimenting with patterns, and sharing plenty of laughs. Haruka chose an ocean theme, painting a graceful whale and a sleek manta ray, capturing the beauty of marine life. Her friends experimented with everything from bold geometric shapes to playful doodles, each creation as unique as its artist. The studio was filled with laughter and creative energy. Their painted ceramics became cherished keepsakes and reminders of a joyful, creative morning together. We can not wait to see the final result!

On Thursday we celebrated the most scary day of the year… or is it?

Halloween at our boarding community was a complete success! On Thursday morning each house showcased the pumpkin creations the students had worked on the night before. We saw some terrifying designs that would keep even sleeping beauty awake at night!

The night continued with a lively trick-or-treat event where our students paraded in an impressive mix of “scary” and funny costumes, from classic ghosts to hilarious movie characters. Laughter and shrieks filled the air as they collected candy from boarding houses and local houses, ending the night with bags brimming with treats. It was a fantastic evening full of Halloween spirit, spooky fun, and an incredible candy haul for everyone!

The October break arrives after two months of classes and a hectic routine in the boarding house. The past weeks have been filled with events, trips, time to study, and lots of fun. Now, the holiday offers a chance to step away from the routine, unwind, and recharge. Whether heading off on a family trip or taking time to relax, this break is a perfect opportunity to reflect on recent accomplishments and recharge for the upcoming term. After weeks of hard work, it’s time to relax, enjoy new experiences, and return refreshed.

If you don’t want to miss any news over the year, we recommend you download the CDL News App where you will find plenty of interesting and important information, such as the school calendar, important events and the Boarding Newsletter:

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Happy holidays!

Today, during our monthly Boarding Assembly, Alejandra went on stage with other fellow Mexican students to introduce to the boarding community the Dia de Muertos.

Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead in English, is a Mexican tradition that honors deceased loved ones with joy and celebration rather than mourning. It is celebrated on the 1st and 2nd of November Observed on November 1st and 2nd. As a tradition, families create ofrendas (altars) adorned with photos, candles, marigolds, and offerings such as food and mementos to welcome the spirits back for a day. Calaveras (sugar skulls), pan de muerto (bread of the dead), and vibrant parades are part of the festivities. The holiday emphasizes remembering the dead as a natural part of life, keeping their memories alive through storytelling and ritual.

Despite her initial fear of speaking in public, Alejandra did an amazing job sharing her tradition with the rest of us.

Despite the cold weather and the heavy rains, we’ve had this past week, the girls enjoyed a chilly weekend and stayed busy with different activities like tennis, cooking, running club, and horse riding.

Today we celebrated our annual 5 kilometers boarding race with 24 students participating. With this initiative created by Miss Perrine, we want to encourage students to move their bodies and stay active. having a healthy lifestyle and exercising regularly can help us not only physically but also mentally. It can help us to sleep better, have more energy during the day, and reduce stress and anxiety.

Haruka, following her prefect duties helped with the organization of the race, encouraging and supporting the runners and guiding them through the path.

Congratulations to all the participants!

It has become a tradition for Manuela to meet with her friends on Friday night in one of our boarding houses and make Brigadeiro. On this occassion, other students from other countries joined and all toghether they prepared different international dishes from Italy, Japan and the Czech Republic.

Lots of love,

Maria & Lina 🐿️

On Thursday, Manuela and the Panthers football team made their way to the International School of Lausanne to play the first game of the season. The CDL team dominated the game with an impressive 11-1 victory. Manuela was one of the stars of the team, after scoring 5 incredible goals throughout the game. The team worked in perfect harmony, creating multiple scoring opportunities and defending fiercely.

Well done girls!

Lots of love,

Maria & Lina🐿️

Manuela is definitely well integrated in her fitness routine: whenever she is not at home or at school, it is always assumed she is either at the gym, on a run or joining one of the several sports activities offered by CDL. 💪

If you look under the photo of Ale with her mom, you will notice a large group of students with beaming smiles. This joyful atmosphere comes all the way from Germany, more specifically from Europa Park. ✨

As every year, the number of students joining this funny trip has been impressive, and it’s true: the more of us there are, the more fun we have! Kseniia spent the weekend at Europa-Park, enjoying all the exciting attractions and thrilling rides. She had a fantastic time exploring the park and making fun memories! 🎢🎡

With love,

Maria & Lina 🐿️

At Collège du Léman, we like to give students a platform to express themselves and help enrich our community. We are pleased to announce this year’s role within the house. Each one of these girls has been selected for their role having in mind their involvement with the community, with the house, their communication skills, and their motivation to be the change future generations need. We wish them all the best of luck, we are sure you will do great!

Lots of love,

Maria & Lina🐿️