Estimated time of arrival home

The ski group are due to arrive back at school at 9:30pm. Students are asked to phone or text parents as they pass Meadow Hall.

Ski trip photos

Thank you all for a fantastic ski trip.

Ski trip photos will be available to view in the shared area on the school network next week. Any students who have photos to share please put them on a USB for Mr Lloyd to add them. Any students that want a copy of all photos can request a CD from Mr Lloyd.

We're back in England

The ski trip group are back on English soil after a 6 hour delay in Calais. We should be back in Horbury between 8 and 9pm.

End of skiing

All safely down off the mountain after a fantastic 6 days of skiing. Now for getting organised for the journey home.

Our last morning.

It's our last morning, all students packed and getting ready for the last journey to the slopes in Gosau. It's snowing again and temperatures getting more mild.

Presentation evening went well last night with certificates for noticeable skills through the week, race times and special mentions to the most improved skiers.

Race day

Everyone is going to the pizzeria tonight for bowling and pizzas, followed by presentations. We all find out who was the fastest down the course!

After a slight delay this morning, all groups lined up to race the slalom.

Ski group 5

Ski group 3

Ski group 4

Ski group 2

Ski group 1

Day 5 on the ski trip

Snow has stopped but roads still currently closed. Outlook for the day is sunshine from mid-day. If all goes to plan then today is race day!

Avalanche warning

Weather update - road closed around the lake to the mountains due to high risk of avalanches. Looks like we made the right decision in cancelling the swim trip.

We will keep our ears open tonight for the authorities setting off avalanches in preparation for tomorrow.

A well earned evening meal.

Getting ready for the hungry hoards of skiers. The meals at the hostel are really good and cater for everyone.

Too much snow.

It's been snowing constantly for at least 12 hours now. Conditions up the mountain made skiing really tough for everyone. The roads are being snow ploughed regularly and most vehicles have snow chains fitted, unfortunately we have had to cancel the swimming night tonight due to these difficult conditions.

Snow is set to continue into tomorrow. With a hard freeze overnight conditions could worsen. We have to take into consideration all of the health and safety factors, where ever possible the skiing will go on!

The bus is getting its boots fitted.

Snow chains are getting fitted to the bus.

Snowing today!

Been snowing all night, another 20cm or so already and going to continue all day. Goggles are a must today. Happy skiing everyone!

Ready to win.

Looking for victory on the games night.

Walking wounded

On the mend after trip to the local hospital.

Ice skating cancelled, so let the games night commence!

Party games in the sports hall as the weather scuppered our plans.

Day 3 of skiing was fab!

Lots of snow all day meant that some groups went off piste. Some students found some trees but on the whole everyone progressing well. Still snowing now so ice skating has had to be cancelled due to road conditions.

Beginning of day 3 in Austria

A fresh snow fall overnight and predicted warmer weather of only -9. Conditions will be different as plans for more snow, visibility will be reduced. Hopefully most groups will make it further up the mountain today. Let's ski.

Lost wallet

Wallet found. Anyone recognise it please alert member of ski team staff.

Relaxing in the sports cafe

Sent from S Gibbs iPhone

After a long day of skiing, socialising in the campus sports cafe is just what is needed.

Day 2 of the ski trip

Another lovely day for skiing and not quite as cold. Most students seem to be progressing well although the steep slopes are catching some students on the hop! Had a supermarket stop off on the way back to base, let's hope not too much fizzy pop and junk food is consumed ...

End of day 1 with the ski group in Austria.

Students been using the campus facilities and playing football, socialising in the cafe, watching DVDs and relaxing in their very comfortable rooms.

Student and staff back from the hospital, no broken bones but some very tired faces.

The resort is lovely with ski slopes suited to every ability. Some stunning scenery and picturesque little villages. Wasn't too cold today, only -13!

Football time.

He's still smiling

Ooooppps!

Great views

Relaxing in the sun

Some great weather, lovely sunshine and a great time for all.

Mr Lloyd

Skiing fun

Coming to an end.......

It's been a fantastic experience for everyone. We're now assembled in the hostel ready to leave for the airport. Sad to be leaving but looking forward to meeting up with family. See you all soon!

The ski group

Austrian slopes here we come...

First morning in Austria

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Olympic Stadium Tour

This afternoon students were treated to a tour of the Olympic Stadium.

Mystery History

A group of students followed the Mystery History Tour this morning. Part of the tour included a visit to a famous section of the Berlin Wall. Students are pictured here at the East Side Gallery.

Bowled Over

Students spent yesterday evening in a bowling complex in central Berlin. Great fun for all the party!

Ferry

Arrived safely at Dover. Ready to board at 21:20 crossing as planned :).

WiFi available at hostel so will have plenty of pics to follow...

Austria crew :)

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Concentration Camp

This afternoon we visited the a concentration camp on the outskirts of Berlin. A truly moving and memorable experience was had by all at Sachsenhausen.

Checkpoint Charlie

This morning children visited the famous Checkpoint Charlie. This also gave them some time to engage in a little shopping!

Reichstag Visit

Later in the evening students braved sub-zero temperatures as they ventured to the top of the German parliament building.

Students visit Potsdamer Platz & Berlin Wall

Our first event this evening saw students visit what remains of the Berlin wall at Potsdamer Platz. This was followed by Dunkin Doughnuts and McDonalds!

Guten Tag from Berlin!

All students have now arrived safely at the Aletto Youth Hostel in Berlin. We've had tea and are preparing for an evening visit to the Reichstag. Further update photographs and reflections to follow.

Team Berlin

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Burger-tastic Berlin

Currently all safe and well in the airport enjoying a breakfast burger!

Test Message

Only two get ups to go before Berlin 2012!