SKI TRIP 2012
Communications from Mrs R Taylor
Monday 5.3.12
17.30: Landed in Italy now on coach heading to hotel. All well, good flight.
19.55: Checked in, all well. In restaurant enjoying dinner.
Tuesday 6.3.12
12.05: Children doing really well with 3 groups up the mountain already! Beginners group making great progress too.
Currently enjoying pizza and pasta for lunch before we head back to slopes for our afternoon session.
21.00: Afternoon a great success. Beginners group improved so much they may move further up mountain tomorrow!
Relaxing evening in hotel; writing diaries and watching movie. All well and having a great time.
Wednesday 7.3.12
12.20: Everyone well. Enjoying lunch after a busy morning. Many children doing half pipes and parallel turns.
Blue skies and sunshine.
17.30: Fantastic day skiing ending with us resting our ski legs drinking hot chocolate and water in the sunshine while enjoying the stunning views of Monte Bianco.
Heading out shortly for pizza. All well.
Thursday 8.3.12
11.25: Great coup for Kelvindale pupils! Group photographed this morning with international explorer Ben Saunders. He is preparing to walk to South Pole in October. Everyone having a great time!
12.50: Photo of Ben Saunders team at Pila. Look at this fantastic weather!
18.00: Fantastic final afternoon skiing. Children recieved certificates and medals. Spent some time sightseeing and shopping in Aosta.
Getting ready for dinner now. We will watch some video footage of our skiing later. Everyone well but exhausted! It's been a great week!
Friday 9.3.12
9.15: Group has arrived safely at Milan Malpensa airport, all well.
Flight currently on time. Link below will take you to Edinburgh airport live flight arrivals for updates.
10.53: (British Time) Flight leaving on time, taking off shortly. See you soon, all well.
13.48: Edinburgh airport website reports flight has landed.
14.10: Mrs Taylor confirmed flight landed. All well.
14.35: On coach heading home to Kelvindale!
On arrival all children will come into school with staff for 5 minutes before dismissal. (To ensure all medication & personal items, held by staff, are returned)
Adults please collect your child’s luggage from driver/ management when it is unloaded from bus.
14.55: Coach just passing Harthill Service Station.
15.15: At Easterhouse.