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Wednesday 29 September 2010

ROW'N'RIDE

Well done to everyone who attended tonight's row'n'ride! I'm sure you'll agree with me in saying it was a huge success with everyone succeeding in either rowing or cycling a mile. We have now made it all across the Bristol channel and back.
Watch this space for the evidence!

Don't forget to hand in your sponser money!!!

Wednesday 22 September 2010

ROW 'N' RIDE THE ENGLISH CHANNEL


The sponsored row 'n' ride will take place Wednesday 29th September in the multi-gym & astroturf at 3pm - 4:30pm. If you haven't had your induction in the gym then you will do your mile on a bike around the astro-turf with Mr Waring.

Remember ... it's French Stylee, so red, white & blue clothing; wear your beret and a garland of onions!

Fitness Training Schedule

Wednesdays

Wednesday 22nd September (3-4pm): Inductions in the school gym (all pupils who are 14yrs & above MUST attend). You must have an induction before you can use the gym, so therefore be able to undertake the sponsored row ‘n’ ride. If you are under 14 then you will do the row ‘n’ ride on a bicycle around the Astroturf, as you are not insured to use the multi-gym.

Wednesday 29th September (3-4pm): Sponsored Row ‘N’ Ride to take place in school multi-gym & Astroturf. Anybody who doesn’t complete their mile will do it the following week.

Tuesdays/Thursdays

Thursday 23rd September (12:30-1pm) onwards: Ski specific fitness training with Mr Waring in the Dance Studio.

Tuesdays & Thursdays (3-4pm): Ski specific fitness training with Earl in the multi-gym.

All pupils must attend the sponsored Row ‘n’ Ride.
All pupils must attend at least 1 fitness session a week.

Amendment to Parents Evening

Below is acopy of the letter sent out to parents/carers to notify them about the amendment to parents evening:

Dear parent/carer,

RE: Change to Ski-trip Parents Evening & resort

I am writing to inform you of some important changes to the forthcoming ski trip and parents evening. Unfortunately, due to a clash with Awards evening, the parents evening will take place at on Thursday 21st October 2010 in the staff room from 6pm – 7:15pm. As previously notified, Coyoti ski shop from Cowbridge will be on hand to advise you on what’s necessary to keep your son or daughter as comfortable and warm on the slopes this winter. If your son/daughter is new to the sport, Coyoti and accompanying members of staff will answer any questions that you may have.

As the hotel Plein Sud in Valloire will no longer be opening on the first week of the ski-season, Skibound have upgraded us free of charge to their Club Hotel Belle-Aurore in Alpe D’Huez. Alpe D’Huez has one of the largest skiing areas in France and is a far more expensive and snow-sure resort. So it seems like we’ve landed on our feet! I trust that this causes no inconvenience.
Below is the link to the hotel:

http://www.skibound.co.uk/destination/france/alpe-dhuez/clubhotel-belle-aurore

Due to insurance purposes and the health and safety of your child, it is essential that we are informed of any medical conditions and/or food intolerances that your son/daughter may have. Please find enclosed a medical questionnaire that you are required to complete and sign. Furthermore, you will need to ensure your son or daughter has a valid passport with at least 6 months validity before it expires. They will also need to ensure they have an EHIC card (which has replaced the E111 form). Please will you arrange for your son or daughter to bring their passport, completed medical questionnaire and EHIC card to Mrs S. Lampitt (Finance Assistant) by Friday 29th September. If you are travelling abroad after that date and need to keep hold of the passport, then can you please provide us with the passport number, date of issue, date of expiry, Country of residence & Country of issue.

If you have any further queries or wish to discuss any other issues regarding the ski-trip, please do not hesitate to contact me at school.

Claire Parkhouse
Ski-Trip Organiser

Fitness For Skiing

Fitness exercises for skiing, should not be ignored, as skiing is for most people a recreational sport that they participate in once a year. For this reason most individuals are poorly conditioned prior to their skiing activity, and pay the price of sore muscles, reduced time on the slopes and injury.
Click here for exercises to help you achieve ski fitness.

Proposed Apres Ski Activities

DAY DATE ACTIVITY
Sunday 12th Dec Ski-fit
Monday 13th Dec Town Trail
Tuesday 14th Dec Ice Skating
Wednesday 15th Dec Movie Night
Thursday 16th Dec Karaoke
Friday 17th Dec To be confirmed upon arrival
Saturday 18th Dec Presentation Evening & Quiz

Items You May Need!

• Jacket and salopettes (trousers): a weatherproof outer layer of jacket and trousers provides the best defence against the element.
• Ski gloves: these are a must, especially for novices whose hands come into frequent contact with the snow.
• A warm, comfortable hat: with 25% of your body heat escaping through your head, it’s a crucial piece of ski clothing.
• Sunglasses: the sun’s rays are reflected off the snow, so full UV protection is essential.
• Goggles: they are optional, but in snowy or overcast conditions goggles may be necessary.
• Thermal underwear: these need to ‘wick’ away body moisture to help keep the body dry which reduces the chances of becoming chilled.
• Thermal socks: it is recommended that you take at least 2 pairs of socks they can be alternated every day.
• Suncream and lipsalve: protection against sun burn is essential as the sun’s strength at high altitude is very strong.
• Ski ties: a pair of Velcro ties can make your life alot easier. They hold skies together when carrying or storing. You can write your name on them to identify your hired skis.
• Snow boots/après ski boots or shoes: these should have grips on the soles.
• Cotton/microfleece/polo neck top: these form your second layer and keep your neck warm. Cotton and fleece are used as they help to absorb moisture.
• Fleece or sweatshirt: used for additional warmth. Fleece is used more often as it is light and has excellent thermal properties.
• Small rucksack: Especially useful if out on the slopes all day. Ideal for carrying spare clothing, packed lunches and cameras.
• Pocket money: no more than £130 put into separate envelopes for each day. Please remember to put name and day on each envelope and given to Ms Watkins.
• 50E room deposit: also placed in envelope with name on and given to Ms Watkins.
• Towels
• Medication/pain relief/plasters
• European adapter if wishing to use electrical goods.
• Hairdryer / straighteners

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