We had already unpacked and settled into our dorms last week, but now it feels different—it is the real start. This morning alarms went off early, and we all dragged ourselves out of bed for breakfast before heading off to our second full morning of classes at Collège du Léman. New teachers, new classrooms, and that mix of nerves and excitement that comes with the first proper school day, besides the first introductions. The morning was a mix of Maths, French, PE, and Literacy—jumping from numbers to verbs, running in the gym, and then settling back down with books. Busy, but it made the day go fast.

In the afternoons, our weekly activities kicked off:

• Daria threw herself into Hip Hop and design.
• Stella shined in musical theatre and design.
• Flora got lost in the tech labs and had fun with acrylics.
• Jasper loved book club and chess—she didn’t want them to end.
• Kapa and Maria rode horses, and also had fun at the art club.
• Jade jumped straight into debate club and business club—no surprise there.
• Kailin practiced her French, even slipping in a few words at dinner. Business club was an interesting one!
• Sora is finally here, and she will enjoy her afternoon activities tomorrow!

On Tuesday the girls also went to their first assembly, which was interesting for most of them!.. and less interesting for the ones who wanted to rush to dinner! The Swiss themed dinner was to die for!

By the evening, the nine of us were back together in the common room, swapping stories about our day. It’s only the first two days of the routine, but it already feels like life at Collège du Léman is really beginning!