We’ve kicked off our third Wellbeing Pillar in Terray, focused on building positive relationships with ourselves and others. In this first week, we discussed how being kind to ourselves in our inner dialogue can improve both our wellbeing and relationships.

After a short video and lesson, the girls wrote their names inside a circle on paper, listing the roles they play and the positive traits they embody. They did a wonderful job recognizing what makes each of them unique and special. Then, each girl received a photo of another girl, wrote two compliments, and returned them.

These activities were a great way to reinforce the importance of self-love and recognition, as well as the power of positive reinforcement within a community. It was a wonderful reminder of how we can uplift ourselves and others in meaningful ways, setting a strong foundation for the next two weeks to come in our exploration of healthy, positive relationships.

Happy Lunar New Year!

After a very special Tuesday celebrating the Lunar New Year, we have continued the celebrations this Wednesday with another fantastic international dinner. The menu tonight featured delicious Chinese cuisine, including sweet and sour chicken, sauteed beef and onions, and shrimp tempura, all atop mountains of rice and noodles! We were so thankful to enjoy this special moment together celebrating a very special day. Terray wishes everyone a prosperous, happy, and healthy Lunar New Year!

This evening at Terray, we enjoyed another fabulous dinner at home! We adore dinners at home because it is a chance to share a meal together in the comfort of our own home as a family. On the menu tonight were Croque Monsieurs, creamy coleslaw, and delicious roasted potatoes. Quite a few of us went back for seconds (and thirds)! Check out some photos of our delicious meal below.

Tonight, we had the first monthly boarding assembly of 2025! During this assembly, new students were welcomed to CDL, and those returning from Winter Break were welcomed back. We also heard a wonderful and inspiring poem by Rudyard Kipling, read by CDL’s prefects, and heard from students about the Japanese New Year and its traditions.

Afterward, we were treated to a Moroccan International Dinner, with cous cous, stewed vegetables and meat, and flatbreads. The dessert was a wonderful coconut orange cake, which made the meal one to remember! We are so happy to be back in the swing of things here at CDL, and we look forward to attending the upcoming Ski Weekend this weekend. Stay tuned for some snowy photos!

This evening was packed with excitement as we attended our monthly boarding assembly, enjoyed a Norwegian international dinner, and baked cookies at home for the Grade 8 baking competition!

In our assembly, we were reminded that this coming week, we celebrate the “Excellence” aspect of our RISE values, appreciating all students who go above and beyond in and outside the classroom.

Our Norwegian dinner was a unique and wonderful culinary experience, with roasted potatoes, Norwegian meatballs, a vegetable medley, cured salmon, and to top if off, a delicious cinnamon roll for dessert!

Once we returned home, we started baking cookies for the grade 8 baking competition, using festive cookie cutters and all of our creativity to make delightful treats to share with classmates.

Today we observed the Thanksgiving holiday, taking time to reflect on the many blessings we have in our lives. At the beginning of the month, we introduced a new initiative to the house: a Gratitude Board. Each Monday, the students contribute to it, starting their week with a sense of positivity and gratitude for all the wonderful things in their lives.

Although the Gratitude Board is a year-round initiative, this Thanksgiving, we’d like to highlight some of the many things our girls are thankful for. Below, you’ll find a selection of the thoughtful expressions of gratitude they’ve shared with us and photos from the wonderful Thanksgiving meal we enjoyed as a house. Happy Thanksgiving to all! 🧡🍂🥧

Tonight was a very special night where we took a moment to celebrate the great achievements and contributions of our boarders through the Awards Night Assembly. The three categories for recognition were the Boarding Life Award, Boarding Activity Award, and Boarding Academic Award. Julia won the Boarding Life Award for embodying the RISE values, while Alessia won the Boarding Activity Award for her dedication to extracurricular sports, and Eve won the Boarding Academic Award for her high grades. We are so proud of all of our boarders and are excited for the second awards night later in the year to celebrate their accomplishments once more!

We also were treated to another International Dinner, which was Portuguese-themed—a delicious celebration of flavors from the Iberian Peninsula! The menu featured Bread with Chorizo, Shrimp Rissoles, Cod Squabs, Portuguese Roast Chicken, and potatoes. To top it off, we had a very classic Portuguese dessert—Pastel de Natas, a crispy tart-shaped dessert with a creamy custard filling. At Terray, we always look forward to International Dinners each Wednesday, excitedly awaiting the opportunity to try different foods from around the world.

This weekend, the girls enjoyed an extended rest, with no classes on Friday because of Parent-Teacher meetings. This extra day of relaxation was well-spent by the girls as they filled their day with socializing, studying, naps, and snacks!

On Friday afternoon, three of our boarders left for the Lucerne trip, where they enjoyed a stunning tour of the mountain town. For those of us back at Terray, the autumn scenery and weather were wonderful; it wasn’t too chilly, and we had lots of moments of sunshine. The girls participated in their usual weekend activities, including Hip Hop Dance, Horse Riding, Cooking, and on Sunday, a gorgeous trek all together in the forest near campus.

Overall, it was another great weekend at Terray. We hope yours was lovely too!

Tonight, we were treated to another exceptional culinary experience, with each bite transporting us to Italy! The menu tonight included cheesy gnocchi, a tender Osso Buco stew, tomato bruschetta with olive and Grana Padano, Polenta, Parmigiana eggplant, and to top it all off, a wonderful Neapolitan dessert served alongside chocolate mousse! Here at Terray, we love International Dinner nights, because we get to experience cuisine from all around the world while learning new things about the countries at the same time. Check out some photos of our delectable dinner!

Tonight, we were treated to an exceptional culinary experience! Instead of having dinner in Léman as usual, we gathered in Eiger to enjoy delicious Indian food. The menu this evening included fluffy rice, flaky parathas, savory butter chicken, and creamy Mango Lassi! Everything was cooked to perfection, with some of our girls even saying this was their favorite International Dinner so far. Our Wednesdays are always made better by trying new foods, and today was no exception. Take a look at the beautiful foods we ate, and learn some fun facts about India as well! Happy Wednesday!