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Ski Trip - Pila, Italy
28th March - 5th April 2009
The school is pleased to be able to offer your child the fantastic opportunity
to take part in the following excursion:
Activity: Skiing
Resort: Pila
Accommodation: 3 star Hôtel le Château
Country: Italy
Depart from UK: Saturday 28thMarch 2009
Return to UK: Sunday 5th April 2009
Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
Cost per child: £600
Mode of Travel: Executive coach direct to resort.
Included in the above cost are return travel, half-board accommodation with hot
lunches provided in the mountain restaurants, 6 full days ski instruction, 6 day
lift pass, equipment (skis, sticks and boots), full après ski programme and
insurance.
What is extra?
Pupils need to provide their own ski clothing including warm and waterproof ski
jacket and ski trousers, fleece, scarf, hat, ski gloves, ski socks, thermal
underwear, sun glasses recommended for snow sports. However, it may be possible
to hire ski jackets and trousers and gain a group discount rate on a ski
essentials pack, which will include everything needed. Please note that the
wearing of safety helmets is now compulsory by Italian law for children less
than 14 years of age.
Why go?
There are significant benefits to be gained from outdoor education, residential
courses and adventurous activity. The unique experience of participating in an
overseas activity trip is highly recommended for many reasons, but to mention a
few:
- The opportunity to enjoy a healthy, physical activity and the outdoors in a
new environment.
- To succeed in a new challenge through learning a new skill
- To help build self-awareness, self confidence and a sense of achievement
- To form and improve relationships with the peer group and staff alike.
The trip will be managed by teaching staff in conjunction with the specialist
schools operator, Interski. Interski is a premier operator with a solid
reputation for organising snowsport activity trips for schools. More information
on the resort, accommodation and the company itself can be found on
www.interski.co.uk . Also the resort has
its own website:
http://www.pila.it
A collective passport may be organised by school staff when your child’s place
has been confirmed.
Some of the features of booking with Interski can be seen overleaf:
- Interski is delighted to be an affiliate and member of BASI (British
Association of Snowsport Instructors)
- Interski is backed by ABTA membership and is ATOL licensed. Your payments
are therefore fully insured.
- Comprehensive insurance cover (includes full medical, travel, ski breakage,
and piste closure insurance cover).
If you would like your child to take part in this exciting trip please complete
and return the form below, with an initial deposit of £75 by Friday 15th
February 2008.
Places are limited and if the trip is oversubscribed a ballot will take place.
All pupils taking part must comply with the M+ criteria on attendance,
behaviour, dress, equipment and punctuality. Cheques will only be cashed after
your child’s place has been confirmed.
Payment Schedule
15th February 2008 £75
14th March 2008 £66
17th April 2008 £66
16th May 2008 £66
20th June 2008 £66
22nd August 2008 £66
19th September 2008 £66
17th October 2008 £66
14th November 2008 £63
Further information is available from Mr Ogilvie in P.E.
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