Monday 17 September 2018
All Year 11 parents are invited to attend the Sicily trip information evening on Monday 17 September in the Sixth Form Lecture Theatre, 7.00pm - 8.00pm.
Rayburn Tours will go through the planned itinerary and will answer any questions you may have. The Geography team will also be present. Light refreshments will be provided.
Anne Allen
Assistant Head of Sixth Form
Tuesday 25 September - 6.00pm - The Chapel
Just to inform parents that the Parents' Information Evening for the Year 7 Pioneer Trip has changed from Thursday 20 September to Tuesday 25 September at 6.00pm in the Chapel. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
12 April to 19 April 2019
I hope that your son/daughter is looking forward to the ski trip next Easter. Although it may seem like it is a long way off at present, there are some important dates coming up that I would like to draw your attention to. Please do make a note of these dates in your diaries, the dates will also appear in the termly calendars;
Thursday 15 November 2018 - First Parent Meeting
6.00pm - 7.00pm in the Clarkson Theatre
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 20 December 2018 (during Christmas holiday)
Ski Trip Practice (1) 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. Max number of students is 72. An Evolve email with further details and a consent form will be sent out shortly for parents to add names onto the trip.
Wednesday 6 March 2019 - Second Parent Meeting
6.00pm - 7.00pm in the Clarkson Theatre
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 13 March 2019
Ski Trip Practice (2) 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 3.45pm and returning at 8.30pm. Cost £35. The maximum 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.
Friday 12 April – Friday 19 April 2019
Ski Trip to Obertauern, Austria
Departure and return times TBC (likely to be late afternoon on both days).
Please contact me regarding any queries at catherinewarne@princethorpe.co.uk.
Kind Regards
Catherine Warne
