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News - Sixth Form

School Ski Trip 2020
03/03/2020


On Saturday the 15th February, the St Christopher's 2020 school ski trip set off outbound to the Aosta Valley, Italy, amidst storm Dennis. A group total of 92, across two coaches, made it the biggest ski trip in the history of the school.

The coaches made good time down to the white cliffs of Dover, only to be met by gale force 9 winds and a 4 hour delay. Eventually we boarded and had a tamer crossing than anticipated, although still not for anyone with a weak stomach.

Twenty four hours later, a little later than anticipated, we eventually arrived in resort at 5:00pm on the Sunday. After checking into the Hotel and an evening meal, it was straight back out to ski hire in preparation for an early start.

Monday morning the first wake up call came at 06:15 and a second 15 mins later, just enough time to make a 7:00 breakfast. ETD 8:30 to get on the piste for an 09:45 start.. Four hours of ski lessons and lunch on the mountain to enjoy some of the finest Italian cuisine Monday to Saturday..

Early mornings were followed by late nights with no rest in-between. Evenings were packed with a hectic apres ski programme, from shopping and exploring the beautiful town of Aosta, to Disco, Ten Pin Bowling and an Italian pizza restaurant dining experience.

After a memorable presentation on the Friday evening and a final day skiing on the Saturday, an exhausted group of pupils boarded the coach for the inbound journey.. a much calmer, quieter and relaxed atmosphere than on the outbound journey, with some asleep before the Mont Blanc tunnel..

Overall a successful trip and an amazing experience for all.... In the words of Mr Gary Cocker.... "an opportunity for a lot of pupils that may never get a chance to see the mountains in all their glory again. I have loved skiing round and meeting up with them on the slopes it just makes me smile to see them loving it... I truly believe that the kids do benefit."

For some, a once in a life time experience and for others the start of something special and many more ski trips to come. A love of skiing for life and memories to be made.