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!

We are so happy to have a house filled with laughter and fun again! Most of the girls arrived today, bringing lots of their favorite snacks from home, warm winter clothes, and wonderful memories from their breaks.

After doing arrival photoshoots, the girls helped each other unpack, and then we all enjoyed a nice dinner together, going home straight after to give the girls a chance to unwind and relax after their travels. We had an early night tonight, ensuring the girls get as much rest as possible so they are fully energized for their first day back at school after break.

This week, we are all looking forward to a delicious Indian International Dinner, with Butter Chicken, Rice, and Parathas, as well as a fun, candy-filled Halloween, dressed up in the most amazing costumes!

Here’s to a great first week back at Terray and CDL!

J.B. Terray is officially open again, and we are so excited to greet all our students returning from an amazing October Break. We have missed the girls and can’t wait to hear about all the fun they had over the holiday! We hope everyone enjoyed time with family, friends, and familiar foods. Check back soon for photos of arriving, unpacking, and settling back into the wonderful routine here at J.B. Terray and CDL!