The first school ski trip in many a year was an unforgettable adventure filled with excitement, learning, and plenty of snow. After a long journey to the resort, students settled into their accommodation, eager to hit the slopes the following morning. Each day began with bright sunshine and a hearty breakfast before heading out for ski lessons with our experienced instructors Mateo, Anna, Giacamo and Danielle. The first few days were tough as students got used to their balance on the snow whilst wearing the boots and skis. As the days past, the beginners learned the basics, gradually building confidence on gentler slopes, with many advancing really quickly testing themselves and practicing their parallel turns. Later in the week the more advanced skiers tackled steeper blue runs and perfected their techniques.

Our afternoons were spent exploring different trails, racing down slopes, and occasionally taking a few tumbles in the snow. On Friday morning students tested themselves with a slalom race with winners in each group. There were moments of triumph, like mastering a tricky turn or completing a challenging red descent, and plenty of laughter along the way. Evenings were just as fun, with activities from quiz nights, karaoke, ice skating, games and everyone excelling on fancy dress night and hot chocolate by the fire after a cold afternoon.

Despite sore legs, some falls and a few snowball fights, the trip was a fantastic experience. Friendships grew stronger, new skills were learned, and everyone left with incredible memories of an action-packed week in the mountains of Italy. Who wants to go again next year?