Transcript Millais School Ski Italy 2009

Millais School Ski Italy 2015!
Ski Information
Easter –28th March – 4th April
2015
Sestriere, Italy
Confirmed departure times:
Meet @ Millais 17.15hrs
Sat 28th March in the main
hall
Return back to Millais @
13.00hrs Sat 4th April
Ski Italy Trip Aims!
FUN &
ENJOYMENT
SAFETY &
CARE
ABILITY &
SKILL
CONFIDENCE
& FRIENDSHIP
The Staff:
Miss A Sheppard (Ski Leader) – year 8
DOY and Humanities teacher
Miss Z Froud– Physical Education
Miss M Frampton-Fell –Science
Miss C Power– Humanities
Mr J Hands – Maths
Mr M Cordwell – our visions
representative and ex Millais teacher
HOTEL Casa San Giuseppe
Homely village located in a traditional village resort
 Great facilities
 Great home-cooked meals (best Chef in the Resort)
 Rooms sleep 4 people; all have private facilities and
some feature balconies. Code of conduct-Stay
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off balconies
Code of conduct from Vision in
Education
Respect the instructors and other
slope users
 Respect other schools using the resort
 Try and use the local language as much
as possible (the locals will be much
friendlier)
 Bed by 9.30pm no noise after 10.00pm
 No breakfast, No skiing
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Experiences of the Girls!
Current Year 11 pupils who went to Sestriere last year.
Safety and Risks!
On Slope
The skiway code
Ski runs and markings
Ski lifts
Snow conditions
Avalanche hazard
Accident Procedure
Supervision
Off Slope
Various…
Read and sign the form
READ AND SIGN THE RISK
ASSESSEMENT SHEET.
The skiway code
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RESPECT FOR OTHERS
Be aware of all skiers around you and do not endanger them. Give priority to skiers downhill of you. When
overtaking or crossing the path of another skier, it is your reponsibility to ensure that you do not collide or
cause him/her to fall.
CONTROL OF SPEED
Only ski within the limits of your ability and be sure you can always stop safely.
CHOICE OF ROUTE
Pick your route carefully and be prepared to handle changing situations with other skiers/boarders and the
mountain itself.
OVERTAKING
Always allow space for others to make their turns and remember that those ahead of you have right of way.
The slower skier/boarder also has right of way.
START IN SAFETY
Look up and down before starting off or entering a piste and ensure enough space to avoid the path of other
piste users.
STOPPING ON THE PISTE
Never stop to rest in the middle of a piste or on blind corners or sudden drops. Get to the side of the piste
where it is safer. After a fall, move quickly to the side.
RESPECT FOR SIGNS AND MARKINGS
Always obey signs. They provide vital information for YOU and YOUR safety on the mountain.
HELP AT ACCIDENTS
IDENTIFY YOURSELF AT AN ACCIDENT
Understand accident procedures and be prepared to help. Witnesses must provide names and addresses
The Ski School!
The Instructors
Experienced.
English speaking.
One instructor per group of approx 10.
Will instruct Millais girls only.
Challenging yet understanding.
Will give continuous feedback on
achievement
The Experience
The ski ability levels have already been
selected by the girls.
They will have an introductory morning
session immediately with the instructors
in these sets.
The instructors will check and test their
ability level.
The girls will then be placed in
appropriate sets depending on the
instructors recommendations.
There will be continuous monitoring of
the girls ability and the instructors will
allow the movement between groups
where necessary.
The Ski Trip Preparation!
Ski / Day Wear / Packing – Refer to separate ski wear on
moodle from last presentation for list.
Spending Money – £100 for journey food, snacks, extras, and gifts,
staff will offer banking service.
Ski Fit –Should have looked at fitness
ideas from Miss Froud
Documents – Passports, medical documents, medication, held safe by staff
leader.
Valuables – Girls own responsibility, please consider CAREFULLY what you
bring with you, keep valuables to a bear minimum.
Helmets – All included in price, all girls will wear helmets on the slope and chair
lifts. Staff and instructors will check and monitor, Helmets will be fitted correctly by the hire
shop.
TIPS FROM PAST PUPILS
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Take spare gloves
Pack gloves, hats and ski socks in hand
luggage- for ski fit on arrival
Take DVD’s for the journey )Miss Sheppard
will be bring FROZEN!)
Take travel sickness tablets
Take food and drink for the coach journey
Get lots of sleep
Turn roaming off your phone!!!!
Take ‘Tiger Balm’ your muscles will be sore