During our social hours, we shared a truly special creative moment with the girls, painting and decorating jewelry boxes and pencil cases. Each piece became a small reflection of its creator!unique, colorful, and full of personality.

All day, we have been welcoming our girls back from their holidays, and the house has begun to fill with laughter and warmth. As always, we are so happy to have our students back, with a few still on their way! Let’s make 2026 a fresh start for another semester filled with positive achievements and wonderful memories together.

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!