Please click here for the planned school trips in the coming years. This document will be updated each term, but it should allow you to make an informed decision when deciding on trips for your child to attend. For any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Greg Hunter
Assistant Head - Co-curricular
The ski trip to Val di Fiemme, Italy is for pupils currently in Years 8 and 10. It runs from Thursday 29 March to Thursday 5 April 2018 (over the Easter weekend) and costs £899. There are a small number of places still available, please email catherinewarne@princethorpe.co.uk if you are interested in further details.
Important dates for your diary:
Thursday 2 November 2017
First Parent meeting 6.00pm -7.00pm 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 pupils 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 pupil 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 pupils onto the trip.
Thursday 1 March 2018
Second Parent Meeting 6.00pm - 7.00pm 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 pupils 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 pupil 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 pupils 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.
