Ski Trip

  • Ski Trip 2024
    Thursday 21st March: Day 6 Mrs Woodhead’s Blog Last night’s entertainment really started at supper time where everyone had a different solution to the problem of how to eat a fajita politely, especially when it was served with the cheesy nachos on top of the tortilla wrap. Some people quickly dispensed with any attempt to… Read more: Ski Trip 2024
  • Ski Trip 2024
    Wednesday 20th March: Day 5 Mrs Woodhead’s Blog All of our groups have reached new heights today and Mrs Coombs looks quite exhausted after trying to keep up with them all! She has covered over 14km today, according to Strava. Last evening saw a return visit to the ‘park’ (actually a field) with more catching… Read more: Ski Trip 2024
  • Ski Trip 2024
    Tuesday 19th March: Day 4 Mrs Woodhead’s Blog It’s been another busy day of skiing here and our fabulous children are getting braver, more skilful and even more resilient as they tackle new challenges each day. It is wonderful to see their pride as they tell us all about their latest achievements and the joy… Read more: Ski Trip 2024
  • Ski Trip 2024
    Monday 18th March: Day 2 Mrs Woodhead’s Blog The days are starting to speed past here and it’s already time for a shower-time update on our activities. Last night’s quiz went down extremely well with the children. The first few rounds were tricky but, as they were multiple choice, every team felt able to have… Read more: Ski Trip 2024
  • Ski Trip 2024
    Sunday 17th March: Day 2 Mrs Woodhead’s Blog It’s shower time at Serre Chevalier, which can only mean that it is time for a round up of the day’s news. Everyone fell gratefully into their beds yesterday evening and, after a chapter or two of a selected book from a member of staff, settled quickly… Read more: Ski Trip 2024
  • Ski Trip 2024
    Saturday 16 March: Day 1 We began in the wee small hours with a very smooth coach journey down to Gatwick, punctuated by a flying visit to Clacket Lane to use the toilets. Our resilient youngsters were very patient as we slowly wound our way towards the check-in desks then through security with only a… Read more: Ski Trip 2024
  • Serre Chevalier 2023
    Mr Andrews’ Blog Day 7 Last night’s trip into town proved very successful – for the French souvenir shopkeepers at least! They were practically rubbing their hands together with glee as our horde of children descended upon them. With my words from last night’s blog ringing in their ears, the children set about selecting some… Read more: Serre Chevalier 2023
  • Serre Chevalier 2023
    Mr Andrews’ Blog Day 6 Residentials are always special, not least because you get the privilege of seeing a group of children grow closer over a period of time. With mixed-age groups in particular, it is extremely rewarding to see the bonds the children are making, and this trip has been no exception. The closeness… Read more: Serre Chevalier 2023
  • Serre Chevalier 2023
    Mr Andrews’ Blog Day 5 It has been a less dramatic day than yesterday (to everyone’s relief), with no new injuries, no trips to l’hôpital, and no headfirst mountain descents. Instead, it has been the most glorious day weather-wise. The sun has shone and at times it has felt more like St Tropez than Serre Chevalier!… Read more: Serre Chevalier 2023
  • Serre Chevalier 2023
    Mr Andrews’ Blog Day 4 Brace yourself reader, for this is quite an update…. When I left you yesterday afternoon, the sun was shining and the runs were quiet. I enjoyed this blissful peace and quiet whilst spending a full thirty minutes poised piste-side to capture the perfect action shot of Benjamin’s group, only to… Read more: Serre Chevalier 2023
  • Serre Chevalier 2023
    Mr Andrews’ Blog Day 3 Welcome back dear readers! When you left us last night we were headed off to take part in a Winter Olympic activity. Led by our host Quinn (yes another improbably cool guy, and this one even manages to make a mullet look good – several of the children have designs… Read more: Serre Chevalier 2023
  • Serre Chevalier 2023
    Mr Andrew’s Blog Day 2 “Skiing is a battle against yourself, always to the frontiers of the impossible. But most of all, it must give you pleasure.” – Jean-Claude Killy (triple Olympic Gold medallist). The first night of a residential can be filled with nerves and the odd homesick child, but I think we have… Read more: Serre Chevalier 2023
  • Serre Chevalier 2023
    The return of the St Faith’s Ski Trip! Welcome readers to Mr Andrews’ official Ski Trip 2023 blog; your go-to place for updates on all things Serre Chevalier! It was with great fun and oodles of laughter that the coach pulled out of ‘The Street’ early yesterday morning and headed for Gatwick. I hope that… Read more: Serre Chevalier 2023
  • Serre Chevalier 2019
    Serre Chevalier, situated in the Southern French Alps, host our small family-friendly hotel Clubhotel Fréjus. This trip is glorious and apart from skiing is jam packed full of activities. It’s always a very early start for our very excitable young skiers. A luxurious coach departs from school at 3.30am and surprisingly there are no sleepy children… Read more: Serre Chevalier 2019
  • Serre Chevalier 2019
    This afternoon, we have a couple of very tired little ones, therefore, I have put them to bed to catch up on their sleep. It’s only for a couple of hours, before we will join their friends for a hot chocolate on the piste to coincide with the end of the afternoon ski lessons. After… Read more: Serre Chevalier 2019
  • Serre Chevalier: 2019
    On this fourth day of skiing, I’m happy to report that the children are quite clearly growing in confidence and ability. We are lucky to be in a lovely ski resort and as one child said, “This is the best hotel I’ve ever stayed in”. Although this trip is mainly about skiing it is so… Read more: Serre Chevalier: 2019
  • Serre Chevalier Day 4: Tuesday 26 March
    Day 4: Tuesday 26 March The sun still shone and it was a bit colder, which was perfect and the children are very much improving. They are showing no signs of tiredness, which is surprising as their day is jam packed with skiing, activities and fabulous lunch breaks. As said, they are divided into 3… Read more: Serre Chevalier Day 4: Tuesday 26 March
  • Serre Chevalier: Day 3 Monday 25
    All were wide awake bright and early this morning and keen to go. But firstly, a delicious continental breakfast of croissants, Pain au chocolat, (always firm favourites), fresh fruit, ham, cheese and eggs. Fuelled up we were ready for a good day of skiing in bright sunshine and their first ski lesson of the day.… Read more: Serre Chevalier: Day 3 Monday 25
  • Serre Chevalier
    Serre Chevalier – Day 2 Sunday 24 March Our first day of skiing today was a corker, the sun was out and conditions were good. Even though it was a little warmer than expected, there is still plenty of snow. Almost all the runs are open and well groomed. The children met their new ski… Read more: Serre Chevalier
  • Serre Chevalier France
    Saturday 23 March It was a very early start for our very excitable little skiers. Our luxurious coach departed promptly at 3.30am and surprisingly not a sleepy child was in sight…it was all too exciting. At that time of the morning, one could only hope for an easy, uneventful and quick trip up to Gatwick… Read more: Serre Chevalier France
  • Ski Trip Serre Chevalier Day 7
    Well, we made it and what a fantastic trip it has been. Six days of non-stop skiing, with perfect snow conditions. All the children have skied all over the mountain and experienced a variety of runs, from green to black and off-piste. All have improved and are looking good on their skis, the experienced skiers… Read more: Ski Trip Serre Chevalier Day 7
  • Ski Serre Chevalier Day 6
    We really have been very lucky. The weather remains sunny, snow conditions are spectacular and the instructors have been popular with the children. The beginner group took poles with them today for the first time, they also enjoyed the jumps at the snow park. The intermediate skiers, skied the reds and a black run, and… Read more: Ski Serre Chevalier Day 6
  • Ski Trip Serre Chevalier Day 5
    Our little skiers have enviable energy. We asked ourselves, how can they come off the mountain after 4 hours skiing, being pushed to improve, and still have the time to make a short film. We have some really talented little film-makers here and I would love to post their short films but the children want… Read more: Ski Trip Serre Chevalier Day 5
  • Ski Trip Serre Chevalier Day 4
    What an amazing day! The weather has been stunning again and the snow is just amazing! All of the groups went up the mountain today and whilst one practised their snowplough turns at 2300m and another improved parallel turns, the final group took on a moguly black to get them really focused on their movement.… Read more: Ski Trip Serre Chevalier Day 4
  • Ski Trip Serre Chevalier Day 3
    We could not have asked for a better day, the snow was perfect, and the sun was out. Suitably dressed and sunblock applied it was a race to the lifts. After some minor changes to the groupings, the children were separated into three different ability groups then off they went, following their instructors to different… Read more: Ski Trip Serre Chevalier Day 3
  • Ski Trip Serre Chevalier Day 2
    As you can imagine all the children woke early this morning, eager to meet their ski instructors and get going…well, that is what we are here for. Breakfast was healthy and heartily eaten, fresh fruit, cereal, yogurt, toast, ham, egg and cheese, the whole continental! Enough of food, it was all about the skiing today. … Read more: Ski Trip Serre Chevalier Day 2
  • Ski Trip Serre Chevalier Day 1
    Before dawn broke, and despite a 3.00am start, we were on the bus and wide awake with excitement and anticipation. The mood was set, and remained positive throughout the whole journey. Snacks and breakfast on the plane kept everyone going until we arrived at our ski resort, where hot soup and delicious bread rolls were… Read more: Ski Trip Serre Chevalier Day 1
  • Ski Trip Serre Chavalier France