Skiing in La Thuile

Back in the Easter holidays, a group of Sixth Form and ISC students and staff headed to La Thuile in Italy for the annual d'Overbroeck's ski trip.

As ever, the group consisted of a wide range of experience levels – from beginners through to advanced skiers and snowboarders. So while the less confident received introductory lessons and guidance, the more experienced members of the group were able to polish their skills under the tuition of and expert Interski instructor.

The week began and ended with excellent weather – fresh snow and sunshine – marred only by a two-day lapse during which conditions were less favourable. But spirits were high throughout the week, with everyone's skills improving markedly.


Of course, daytime skiing was not the trip's only entertainment: as well as discos (enlivened by costumes ranging from togas to 80s all-in-one ski suits), activities included ice skating, a quiz night and the presentation of ski awards.

In the last of these, six of our students were presented with a 5-star merit award by their instructors – only one level from the rarely-achieved highest grade.

Overall, a fantastic trip ... Here's to next year's ...