Dear All,

We have had another fantastic weekend here at Terray 27, this one filled with extra holiday joy and spirit as we spent Saturday decorating the house for the Christmas season!

On Friday, we said “bon voyage!” to Kailin, Maria, Kapa, and Stella, who attended the trip to Disneyland Paris, one of the happiest places on Earth! Daria went to a sleepover at a friend’s house, enjoying some incredible homemade food. The rest of us came home from school and relaxed a bit before going to dinner and spending an hour playing badminton and basketball in Olympus, then returned to the house to get cozy on the couch and continue the series we’ve been watching.

Saturday, we went off to our favorite activities, including Cooking and Baking, Climbing, Art Club, and Badminton. Afterwards, we enjoyed some lunch together, then came back to the house to put on Christmas music and decorate the house! We then did a small study hall, joining forces with Champs des Bois afterwards to make paper snowflakes to hang around our homes. In the evening, we went to Champs des Bois to watch The Grinch all together, cozy on the couch with our popcorn.

The highlight of Sunday was, of course, the Montreux Christmas Market! This gorgeous market was filled with mouth-watering smells of delicious foods, incredible homemade items to keep as souvenirs or give as gifts, and, of course, breathtaking views of the mountains and Lake Geneva.

This weekend won’t be soon forgotten, and we look forward to more festivities as the holiday season continues!

Lots of love,

The Terray 27 Team

Dear All,

Every weekend at CDL is filled with fun, laughter, and loads of enjoyable activities, and this weekend was no exception!

Our weekend started with some Friday fun playing hide-and-seek in our gym on campus in Olympus. The ultimate hide-and-seek champs this week? Flora and Jade! After lots of laughing, running, and playing, we returned to the house to unwind and relax in our pyjamas.

Saturday’s breakfast gave us a great start to the day, and we all ran off to our favorite activities. Jade worked hard rehearsing for the upcoming production of High School Musical, enjoying her time in the spotlight. We also went for a trip to the local shop on Saturday to get our weekly staples– a fun walk in the fresh air with a bit of rain to boot! Daria had a friend come over for a playdate, adding even more joy to our day. That evening, we got cozy on the couch to watch a hilariously fantastic movie, Mr. Popper’s Penguins, all together.

On Sunday, we attended Brunch, then went off for more fun. The special activity this Sunday was Bowling, which Flora and Kailin were keen to enjoy. Due the rainy weather on Sunday, we also took the opportunity to stay cozy, dry, and warm in the comfort of our home! We all worked hard during our Study Hall and guided reading session, and prepared ourselves to facilitate a successful start to the week.

We hope you had a wonderful weekend, too, and we wish you a lovely week ahead!

Lots of love,

Terray 27 Team 💖

The weekend started off with a delicious Halloween-themed dinner in Léman, then the junior houses joined forces to make the most of the opportunity for free candy! Trick-or-treating was an absolute delight, and we all brought home bags of sweets to enjoy for days to come.

On Saturday, we had a quiet but fulfilling day, filled with some of our favorite weekend activities, including Horse Riding, Tennis, and Cooking. After lunch, we went to Coop with Champs des Bois to purchase weekly staples. The walk there and back was gorgeous, with beautiful Swiss fall colors on full display! That evening, we got cozy on the couch and started a riveting new series together, complete with lots of popcorn to share.

After enjoying our weekly sleepovers, we took time to sleep in and wake up slowly on Sunday before heading out for one of our favorite meals of the week — brunch! Then, we departed for Aquatis in Lausanne, a stunning aquarium and vivarium. We were able to see fish, reptiles, mammals, and even insects from all around the world. Our favorite exhibit? A tie between the monkeys and the Komodo dragons! Check out some photos of our wonderful visit below.

To wrap up our weekend, we got back into our Sunday evening routine and prepared for the upcoming week with our Sunday study hall and reading session.

Here’s to a fantastic week ahead!

Dear All,

We’ve enjoyed another great weekend at Villa Terray 27, engaging in a wide array of creative and physical activities this weekend!

On Friday, despite the rainy weather, we enjoyed a fun activity led by Mr. Ronan from Champs des Bois, where we played a game called Conkers with the seeds of a chestnut tree. Two students versed each other, and the objective was to crack the other person’s seed first! Before long, we were all cackling, and it was a lovely way to kick off the weekend. We ended the day snuggled up on the couch with a movie, then went off to bed to get a full night’s sleep before our big day on Saturday!

Saturday, the girls split off to their activities in the morning, including Banana Boat, Badminton, Horse Riding, and Art Club. Afterwards, we enjoyed a nice lunch in Léman, and set off to Geneva for some shopping and adventure–and Stella went to Balexert to celebrate a friend’s birthday with some fantastic bowling! We returned just in time for dinner, and then headed back to the house, ready for another evening of movies and sleepovers.

On Sunday, we took time to wake up slowly in the morning, savoring the chance to sleep in a bit! Then, we all headed to brunch to get a good meal in before moving on to our Sunday activities, including a thrilling excursion to Lazer Tag, Tennis, and  Stretching. Some of our girls also engaged in a special Gardening activity, which was led by Ms. Rym, and was all about creating cozy and safe spaces for insects to live during the upcoming winter.

Following our activities, we prepared ourselves for the upcoming week by completing a Study Hall, and for our G4s, packing up for their trip to Les Elfes this week!

Check out some photos of our wonderful activities below–we can’t wait for next weekend!

On Sundays, we have Brunch!

Every weekend, the boarders here at CDL enjoy a fantastic Brunch served on Sunday mornings, featuring a mix of breakfast and lunch foods. This special meal is served from 9:30-12:30, allowing early birds and late sleepers alike the opportunity to wake up and start their day at their leisure.

For Terray, it’s an excellent opportunity to sit down all together, and take our time to dine as a family. Sometimes, we end up staying at Brunch for an hour or more, chatting, laughing, and comparing plates! After Brunch, we head off to our favorite weekend activities, full of delicious food and ready to take on the day.

Take a look at the incredible selection we are served each Sunday. Warning– it might make your mouth water!

This week’s Boarder of the Week is Jade! She’s positive, kind, and she has just done a fabulous job on her recent math test. Congratulations, Jade! Keep up the great work.

Today, Victoire turned 14! We had an incredible time celebrating this lovely girl all together, with the house fully decorated by Ms. Rym and lots of treats on the table to share over the laughter, dancing, and music.

Happiest of birthdays to you, Victoire! We love you and wish you all the best for another fantstic year of life.

Tonight, our weekly international dinner was made even more special, as we enjoyed it outdoors in the beautiful Concha garden! We had Brazilian salad with avocado, corn, and tomato, and delicious Pão de queijo (a small cheese bread) for starters. For our main, we chose between chicken or pork Feijoada, a traditional Brazilian stew with black beans. Our dessert options were incredible, as we had both Brigadeiros (a fudgey truffle ball) and some creamy ice cream to help cool us down. What a treat!

For our final dinner at home this year, we were treated to an American feast of burgers, fries, and, of course, donuts for dessert! As it was our last dinner at home for the year, we took extra time to slow down, savor the moments, and reminisce about all the fun we’ve had, and progress we’ve made.

Dinners at home have not only been a chance to try more delicious international food, they’ve been an incredible opportunity to sit together as a house, in our own home, and share a meal and deep conversation.

Here’s to a wonderful year of memories, food, and fun together!

This week’s boarder of the week is Melissa! We are so proud of her determination and eagerness to push herself in everything she does. Well done, Melissa! Keep up the great work.