The Flagpole

Just a quick reminder about the future ski dates:

Thursday 2 November 2017

First Parent meeting 6-7pm Sixth Form Atrium

Preliminary information with important forms that need to be completed and returned will be given out. A representative from ‘Snow Union’, a ski clothing and hire company will give a presentation on required ski kit. It is expected that a representative parent attends and students are also welcome.

Thursday 4 January 2017

Ski Trip Practice to the Snowdome, Tamworth

This is a voluntary two-hour lesson with qualified instructors based on student ability on indoor snow. Skis, poles and helmets will be provided. Ski gloves, ski socks and warm clothing are required, as well as a packed lunch. I would recommend that absolute beginners attend at least one ski practice session. We will travel by coach from Princethorpe, leaving at 9:00am and returning at 3:00pm. Cost £40. An Evolve consent form will be sent by email nearer the time for parents to add students onto the trip.

Thursday 1 March 2018

Second Parent Meeting 6-7pm Sixth Form Atrium

Final trip details will be provided including confirmed departure and return times. A representative from ‘IBT’, our tour company, will give a presentation and be on hand to answer questions. It is expected that a representative parent attends and students are also welcome.

Wednesday 7 March 2018

Ski Trip Practice to Ackers Adventure, Birmingham

This is a voluntary two-hour lesson with qualified instructors based on student ability on a dry ski slope. Skis and poles will be provided. Ski gloves, ski socks and warm waterproof clothing are required, as well as a packed tea. I would recommend that absolute beginners attend at least one practice session. We will travel by coach from Princethorpe, leaving at 15:45pm and returning at 20:30pm. Cost £32. Max number of students is 40. An Evolve consent form will be sent by email nearer the time for parents to add students onto the trip.

Thurs 29 March – Thurs 5 April 2018 (Over Easter Weekend)

Ski Trip to Val di Fiemme, Italy 

Departure and return times are still to be confirmed but it is likely to be late afternoon on both days.

14 September 2017

There will be an information evening for the parents of all pupils attending the Performing Arts trip to New York taking place in the Sixth Form Lecture Theatre, starting at 6pm.  

Mr Cowlishaw and the other teachers involved on the trip will talk through the full itinerary and hand over all the information regarding this exciting trip.  Refreshments will be provided, and the meeting should be finished by 7pm.