Millais School Ski Italy 2015! Ski Information Depart 18th February 2017 Return 25th February 2017 Destination: Sestriere, Italy Confirmed departure times: Meet @ Millais 17.15hrs Sat 18th February in the main reception area. Return back to Millais @ circa 15:15hrs Sat 25th February.

CONFIDENCE & FRIENDSHIP Ski Italy Trip Aims! FUN & ENJOYMENT SAFETY & CARE ABILITY & SKILL CONFIDENCE & FRIENDSHIP

The Staff: Mr Jason Hand (Ski Leader) Miss L Overton Mr M Cordwell Miss P Ogilvie Mr M Holmes Miss L Johnson

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 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

Experiences of the Girls! View point from a pupil on last years ski trip.

Safety and Risks! On Slope Off 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 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. Spending Money – £100 for journey food, snacks, extras, and gifts, staff will offer banking service. Ski Fit –Should have looked at fitness ideas from the PE department. 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 Take spare gloves Pack gloves, hats and ski socks in hand luggage- for ski fit on arrival Take DVD’s for the journey. 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