Today we celebrated one of Geneva’s most charming traditions in the Boarding House — the breaking of the chocolate marmite! The girls gathered together to smash the chocolate cauldrons, and inside we discovered colorful marzipan vegetables, symbolizing the legendary soup that saved the people of Geneva in 1602.

According to tradition, during the night of the attempted invasion by the Duke of Savoy, a local woman—often called Mère Royaume—spilled a pot of hot vegetable soup onto the attackers climbing the city walls, helping alert the citizens and defend the city. To honor this act of bravery, Genevans recreate the moment each year during the Fête de l’Escalade by breaking chocolate cauldrons filled with marzipan “ingredients.”

It was a fun, cozy, and meaningful celebration with the girls — a sweet way (literally!) to connect with a piece of local history.

This evening we joined the Boarding Department’s Winter Concert, and it was truly wonderful. Stella and Jasper performed an adorable choreography to Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off,” which instantly filled the room with energy and smiles. We also enjoyed several other performances, including piano pieces, singing, ukulele, and a lively hip-hop dance routine.

It was such a cozy, beautiful, and festive night — the kind that brings everyone together and reminds us of the joy of the season. We loved sharing these moments as a group and celebrating the talents of all the students.

We are ready for the Saturday Winter Ball, so excited to wear our nice dresses and celebrate the end of a truly amazing term.

Another week means another boarder has been chosen for their positive attitude toward daily boarding life!whether through good behaviour, good manners, or their dedication to reading every day. This week, I selected Daria for her helpful attitude and Jade for her recent efforts and progress in German. well done Girls 🙂

Tonight, we were extremely happy to celebrate a very special awards ceremony honouring our boarders for their excellent work and achievements in boarding life, academics, and their involvement in activities! Moments like this truly help students feel proud and appreciated, as receiving a medal recognises their dedication and effort.

A huge well done to Stella and Jasper from our Primary section, and to Kailin, Maria, and Flora from Middle School. We are incredibly proud of you all — keep it up! 😊

Our boarders are on their way to Disneyland Paris, and the excitement is sky-high! 🎉✨
Everyone is looking forward to a great weekend filled with thrilling rides, magical shows, and lots of fun.

Stay tuned  for more photos and updates coming soon! 📸🌟

Today, we take a moment to celebrate World Children’s Day, a day dedicated to recognising the rights, voices, and unique brilliance of every child around the world. In our boarding community, we are reminded daily of how inspiring, creative, and resilient our students are. This evening both junior houses joined to play and bring togetherness during this special day!

Here’s to our wonderful students! may they always feel confident to express themselves, dream boldly, and shape the future with compassion and courage. 💙

Happy World Children’s Day!

I am incredibly proud of Kapa. Her growth and journey at CDL have been truly exceptional. This week, I have chosen her as Boarder of the Week for her positive attitude toward every aspect of life in boarding, as well as her wonderful engagement during our weekend together.A huge well done to her!!! she has earned this recognition wholeheartedly and she is already excited to choose her privilege for the week!

It has been long overdue to display the amazing artwork our girls have produced in Terray. The wall has truly brightened up with fantastic pieces from this year and last year paintings! I carefully kept so they could be framed and shared for everyone to enjoy!

Please stay tuned, as I will continue adding more wonderful creations throughout the year. I am so proud of their talent and the quality of their work.

The day began with Terray 27 diving into a fierce competition for our annual pumpkin carving contest!! and we’re thrilled to share that we won 2nd place! The creativity and teamwork from our students truly shone through, and their cat design was a big hit.

Dinner this evening was Halloween-themed, setting the perfect mood for the night ahead. Afterwards, our juniors enjoyed an exciting round of trick-or-treating around the neighborhood and other boarding houses, soaking up the fun and festive atmosphere that Halloween always brings.

To top it all off, Concha Boarding House surprised everyone with a special Halloween event that added even more thrill to the evening. Between the laughter, costumes, and plenty of sweets collected, it was an unforgettable night for everyone!