CCS Ski Residential Pila, ITALY - Saturday 9th February to Saturday 16th February 2019

CCS Ski Residential
     Pila, ITALY
  Saturday 9th February to
 Saturday 16th February 2019

WELCOME

⚫   Firstly thank you to everyone for the prompt payments
    and return of paperwork.

⚫   Any outstanding paperwork is noted on the front of your
    pack. Please see Mrs Chamberlain at the end of the
    meeting to discuss what aspects are missing.

THE AIM OF THE TRIP

We hope that all students return from the trip
having had a thoroughly enjoyable experience,
with memories that will remain with them for
the rest of their lives. GCSE PE students can
gain a mark and video evidence that could
go towards their final practical grade.

We also hope that our students embrace
the Italian culture, enjoy their “independence”,
experience “life before mobile phones”
and of course, develop the “life skill” of skiing!

WHICH STAFF ARE GOING ON
        THE TRIP?

         Mr Colman
      Mrs Chamberlain
          Mr Rich
     Mrs Wittich-Jackson

DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL
             TIMES
Departure Times:
Saturday 9th February: 15:30 TBC
Arrive at destination:  Midday Sunday 10th February (approx)

Return Journey:
Friday 15th February: 18:00 (approx) – 08:40am ferry (although
   we could get the earlier ferry!)

Arrive at CCS Saturday 16th February: 11:30am (approx.)
Remember…….Half Term when we return!

(All work missed should be copied up before returning to school!)

COMMUNICATION
⚫   Students attending the trip are not permitted to
    bring mobile phones, or any device that can be
    connected to the internet.
⚫   In an emergency please contact the school
    number if during school hours; if not use the
    number in your final letter (emergency only!)
⚫   Please only use the hotel number as a last
    resort.
⚫   Ski Blog! (Via CCS Website – “Resources”,
    “Blogs”, Ski Trip Italy 2019)
⚫   https://blogs.ccs.northants.sch.uk/skiitaly2019/

MEDICAL MATTERS
Everyone will need a….
EHIC – European Health Insurance Card
      (In date!)

Please inform Mr Colman of any changes to Medical Notes
  before departure.

All medicines MUST be handed in to staff before we board
   the coach (details to follow in the January ‘19 letter).

No EHIC Card = No Travel!

Own Passports
           Required!
⚫   Please check expiry date!
(needs to be valid for the duration of the trip)

⚫   Mrs Chamberlain requires a photocopy of your
    passport AND your EHIC. before 9th January
    2019 (1 month before departure).
Option 1:- Make your own copies and hand in to Mrs Chamberlain.

Option 2:- Bring your passport and EHIC to school on a Tuesday, Wednesday or
Thursday and ask Mrs C to make a copy for you.

Option 3:- Ignore Options 1 and 2 and face my wrath! ;)

No Passport = No travel!

THE COACH JOURNEY
1 “Large” holdall per student (in the “Hold”)
Plus 1 small hand held bag / rucksack (on the coach)

Also…….ski jacket, ski socks, toothbrush and paste, emergency food
   rations, water / juice, DVD’s and reading material
However:- (No energy drinks, peanuts, chewing gum and no hot food
   to be brought onto the coach from the services!)

…Don’t
forget your
pillow!!!!

POCKET MONEY
⚫   There is no limit on how many Euros you take,
    however you are likely to want to buy;
             Drinks and snacks in the evenings (from local supermarket)
             Ski Clobber?
             Souvenirs / Presents?
             Phone calls home?
             Food / snacks for the return journey !!

       Up to £100 (in euros!) plus a small
        amount of sterling?

       Staff Bank System (Compulsory!)

Safety:- The Hotel / Town
⚫   Hair Straighteners are not permitted! – (Fire Hazard)
⚫   Walking around hotel without footwear is frowned upon.
⚫   No students are allowed to leave the site unless given specific
    permission by Mr Colman or another teacher.
⚫   When in the town or supermarket, always remain in groups of 3 or
    more at all times!
⚫   Use common sense and try to be sensible!

ACCOMMODATION
⚫   Please be aware that we will be sharing the hotel with
    other guests.

⚫   Room allocation to
    be agreed in mid January.

⚫   No girls allowed in boys
    rooms and vice versa.

VALUABLES
Money is kept in the CCS Staff Bank.
Phones / Ipads are not permitted.
Jewellery and other valuable items are
taken with you at your own risk!

SAFETY ON THE SLOPES
THE INSTRUCTOR IS ALWAYS RIGHT!
(Unless they are wrong, in which case they are still right until
                    you’ve spoken to Mr C!)

BEHAVIOUR

BEHAVE!!!!!

⚫   SOME FINAL BUT VERY IMPORTANT WORDS OF WARNING

⚫   As part of the insurance arrangements, illegal substances of any
    kind, including alcohol and tobacco are totally banned. In addition,
    no students are to purchase knives, flick knives, weapons, lighters,
    laser torches, fireworks or pornographic material. Anyone found to
    be breaking this rule will be dealt with most severely. This causes
    unpleasantness for others on the trip, which is meant to be fun for
    all. If you are in doubt about what you are allowed to purchase or
    carry, please ask a member of staff.

Look after Yourselves!!
⚫  Before the trip:- Students need to train for Skiing
   (especially beginners!!) - The Multi Gym is available
after school.
⚫ On the trip:- Sleep is essential to
avoid this!!
⚫ Ensure that you eat plenty
of Carbohydrates and protein and
drink lots of water.

Skiing is a high risk activity, so….
No Eat and /or No Sleep = No Ski!!

FINALLY
⚫   House keeping:- Any Outstanding Paperwork Returned ASAP
    please.
⚫   Equipment / Clothing- order online directly through Interski website
    (see your information sheet)
⚫   Alternatively Two Seasons? Sports Direct online? ……Borrowing is
    always the cheapest option!
⚫   Helmets for All!! – Compulsory! £10 each rented directly from
    Interski; order and pay then collect helmet on arrival at Ski Hire on
    Day 1 in resort.
⚫   Clothing Requirements:- (see “essential equipment” list in your
    packs)
⚫   Please stay behind if you require advice on clothing / rental etc)
⚫   Please stay behind to discuss specific dietry / medical issues.
⚫   Any Further Questions?
                             THANK YOU.