Jan
29
Thanks and Goodbye!
January 29, 2009 | 3 Comments
And just like that, it’s over!
I’m struggling to come up with words to describe our week in La Thuile, so I’ll rely on the Interski Snowshots photos to do the job for me. Just go to http://www.interskisnowshots.co.uk and enter the 10 digit code which I will make available at school. The photos will only be available online for 4 weeks, so grab them as soon as you can.
Jan
16
Here We Go!
January 16, 2009 | 2 Comments
The ski trip is almost upon us! We gather tomorrow morning at 9.30 am for the journey South, and judging by the excitement levels in S2 today I think there might be a few restless nights ahead. But that’s okay - we have plenty of time to sleep on the coach.
Please remember that the coaches are arriving on Grange Road, so please keep the road clear.
See you in the morning!
Jan
8
Fireworks
January 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment
I’d like to remind everyone that the importing of fireworks into the UK is illegal without an appropriate license. Fireworks are categorised as explosives, and the penalties for importing them are potentially very heavy: A Customs guide for travellers entering the UK - Notice 1 (Acrobat PDF, 280KB)
Jan
8
Packing List
January 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Each person travelling on the coach should have only one main piece of luggage. This should be no more than 30” x 15” x 15”.
For Skiing/Boarding
Ski jacket
Ski trousers or salopettes you may have hired these from Snowco
Helmet
Long sleeved tee-shirts (preferably with a polo neck) (3)
Sweatshirts or jumpers (2)
Hat
Ski gloves
Ski socks – at least 2 pairs (not woollen hillwalking socks)
Ski goggles (and possibly ski sunglasses)
Walking boots or strong trainers or shoes (for walking in the snow)
Small rucksack
Tights, leggings or long johns for under ski trousers on cold days
Buff or face mask in case it gets very cold
T shirts (3)
High protection UV sun cream for face and lips
Lipsalve
Other
Jeans/trousers/skirts etc
Underwear
Shirts, t shirts
Shoes
Socks
Nightwear
Jumpers/fleeces
Towel
Toiletries
Adaptor for European sockets
Pen or pencil
Something to wear at the disco
Phone cards can be purchased in Italy no mobile phones are allowed on the trip
Items which can be taken on the bus
Small pillow
Small blanket
Ski jacket or fleece
Ski socks (1 pair), gloves, hat and suitable footwear as we have to walk across snow on arrival
Books, video games, i pods etc
DVDs (no older than 12) with your name on
Toilet bag and toothbrush – to use at the breakfast stop in France
Food for the journey to Dover – breakfast in France is included in the price of the trip
A small amount of sterling for use in service stations and on the ferry
We cannot accept any responsibility for loss or damage of any expensive electrical items so please look after these carefully
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Mr Jones
Jan
6
The Journey There and Back
January 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment
We will be departing for La Thuile shortly after 9.30 am on Saturday 17th January. The coaches will be stopping on Grange Road in front of the school, so please keep this area clear.
Pupils will need food for the journey down - either a packed lunch or money to buy food in service stations.
We will catch a ferry from Dover to Calais some time on Saturday evening.
We will travel through France overnight, and arrive at a service station for breakfast in the morning. Breakfast will be provided - from this point on all meals are provided until we depart on the return journey.
We leave La Thuile after an evening meal on Saturday 24th January. A breakfast will be provided on the Ferry in the morning, but pupils should have some money with them to buy lunch at a service station on the way back through England.
We will hopefully arrive back at North Berwick late afternoon/early evening. The ski trip Twitter account will be kept up to date to let you know when to expect us back.
Jan
4
Inspection Visit to La Thuile
January 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment
I have just returned from a week in La Thuile, spent planning the ski trip with our Interski coordinators and getting to know the resort. I also managed to squeeze in a wee bit of snowboarding.
The conditions in La Thuile are absolutely superb for this time in the season - masses of snow - but it is very cold, so be sure to pack plenty of thermals and something to cover your face as you ski (a buff worked for me, but I also saw people wearing balaclavas and masks).
Here are some photos to whet your appetites:
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| La Thuile New Year 2009 |
Jan
4
Final Meeting
January 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment
| January 7, 2009 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
The final meeting for the ski trip is on Wednesday 7th January in the school hall at 7pm.
All pupils need to attend along with a parent/guardian. Please bring with you your EHIC card, your completed green consent form and a clearly labelled envelope containing your pocket money for the trip.
Oct
8
Helmets
October 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Helmets are compulsory for anyone under 14 skiing or snowboarding in Italy. Please make sure that you either order a helmet through Snowco or acquire one for yourself.
image by El Rabbit
Oct
6
Forgotten how much you have left to pay?
October 6, 2008 | 2 Comments
If you have lost your payment card, or are just confused about how much you still have to pay, please add a comment here - I’ll get your email address from the details you enter when you write the comment (your email is never displayed on the blog) and send you an email back with the amount.
Oct
2
EHIC Cards
October 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Every pupil coming on the ski trip needs an EHIC card - a European Health Insurance Card, which entitles the holder to state-provided medical treatment within the country they are visiting and the service provided will be the same as received by a person covered by the country’s ‘insured’ medical scheme.
You can apply free online here.
