Trips

Year 7 France Trip

The Year 7s spent last week at the Chateau in Normandy, which was once again a spectacular trip. They visited Mt St Michel (walking over the bay with a guide), dined at the local creperie, did some archery and some orienteering, visited the Normandy beaches, popped to the local market and visited the bayeux tapestry….

IAPS Skiing Championships

What a fantastic week of skiing in Passo Tonale, Italy, at the IAPS Skiing Championships. The boys and girls skied out of their skins to bring home an incredible haul of medals (below). Mr Phil, Mr Bunten, the coaches and all the boys and girls (not the mention the parents who kindly gave their time…

Year 5 Ski Trip (continued)

It’s been a snowy day in La Clusaz today, meaning lots of practise skiing in thick powder snow. The children have throughly enjoyed the change of scenery. After working hard on the slopes, the children had a chance to peruse the local shops and purchase some gifts and memorabilia. We are all looking forward to the ski tests…

Year 5 Ski Trip (continued)

The weather has been glorious today, just in time for the group photo! On the slopes, the children have continued to improve their skiing skills and are all having a wonderful time. This evening, the children enjoyed some more sledging and plenty of delicious food for dinner.

Year 5 Ski Trip

The Year 4 pupils returned on Saturday after a wonderful week’s skiing. The children all progressed greatly and they have been overflowing with stories and tales of their time away together. Almost as soon as they landed in Gatwick the Year 5 skiers (pictured after some ice-skating) landed in Geneva for their eagerly awaited turn…

Year 4 Ski Trip (continued)

Skiing today has been wonderful with plenty of sunshine and the children busily practising their ski skills. The children have set themselves targets to improve their ski technique each day and have been working hard to achieve these. As their skills develop the children’s confidence is improving well too. We returned to the hotel this…

Year 4 Ski Trip

Greetings from the Year 4 Skiers!   The snow has been amazing so far this week!  It snowed all last night so we had plenty of fresh snow to ski in today.  The children’s ski skills really are improving with all groups progressing further up the mountain and enjoying the powder skiing.   The children…