Dear parents.
From December 1st to 5th, Columbia International College is bringing joy and community to the dinner table. Our Chartwells Food Service team has prepared a fun and engaging Festive Week Dinner Program, filled with themed evenings: a taco bar, sushi night, trivia games, smoothie stations, a foodie photo contest, and even close-up magic. These activities offer students a cheerful break and a chance to enjoy time with their friends before exams begin.
December 1st to 3rd, 2025:
· Recipe Submission & Storytelling Experience: Students submit family recipes and share the cultural story behind them. Winning recipes will be featured as a Student Special Menu Item.
December 1st to 4th, 2025:
· Foodie Photo Contest: Students snap and submit their best-plated meal. The most creative or aesthetic entry wins a gift card or cooking gear.
December 1st, 2025 at Pine Girls:
· Food & Trivia Night: A friendly competition with themes like memes, movies, music, and global culture – paired with pizza. Bonus food trivia for extra points and prizes.
· Study Fuel Bar with Smoothies: A brain-boosting pop-up bar designed to help students stay energized during exams. Featuring fruit smoothies, a perfect balance of healthy and refreshing drink to support focus, memory, and exam stamina.
December 2nd, 2025 at Pine Boys:
· Food & Trivia Night: A friendly competition with themes like memes, movies, music, and global culture – paired with pizza. Bonus food trivia for extra points and prizes.
· Study Fuel Bar with Smoothies: A brain-boosting pop-up bar designed to help students stay energized during exams. Featuring fruit smoothies, a perfect balance of healthy and refreshing drink to support focus, memory, and exam stamina.
December 2nd, 2025
· Build-Your-Own Taco Bar: Students customize their tacos with multiple meat options, sauces, and toppings — perfect for all tastes and spice levels.
December 3rd, 2025
· Build-Your-Own Doritos Nacho Bar: A fun twist on classic nachos — toppings, sauces, protein choices, and Doritos as the base.
December 4th, 2025 – Entertainment:
· Strolling Close-Up Magic: Interactive magic performed table-to-table using cards, coins, and borrowed items — bringing spontaneous excitement and surprise.
· Balloon Twisting Giveaways: Fun balloon creations for students – a lighthearted, playful experience and a memorable takeaway.
· Sushi Night: A simple and satisfying sushi feature offering two popular favourites: California rolls and crab rolls. Served with classic sides like soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger. A great way for students to enjoy a light, flavourful dinner option during exam week.
December 5th, 2025
· Bubble Tea Pop-Up Station: A fun and refreshing treat where students choose their tea base, flavour, and toppings.
· Hot Chocolate with Marshmallow: A cozy winter treat perfect for exam season. Students can enjoy warm, rich hot chocolate topped with mini marshmallows and, whipped cream, and optional flavour add-ins like caramel, vanilla, or peppermint. A comforting way to unwind and reset during study breaks.
Supporting Your Child With Comforting Meals and Meaningful Moments
At CIC, good food is part of how we care for your child. As we approach the festive season, we are pleased to share a special initiative taking place in our residences next week. We understand how meaningful a warm, comforting meal can be—especially for students living far from home. Our dining program isn’t only about nutrition; it is an important part of helping students feel supported, relaxed, and connected.
Your encouragement will help make this week meaningful for your child. Please invite your son or daughter to participate and experience these special moments. This is a pilot project, and student feedback will guide us as we build more enjoyable dining experiences in the months ahead.
Thank you for trusting us with your child’s well-being. We remain committed to caring for them in every aspect of their lives—academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. A nourishing and positive meal environment is a small but important way we honour that promise.