Year 7 students from Ely College are rounding off the end of term with a magical ski trip to Pila, Aosta in Italy.
Stuart Patman, Achievement Lead for Ely College and organiser of the trip said: “What a way to finish the term! Spending the build-up to Christmas in the Italian Alps with plenty of snow, Christmas lights and lots of skiing.”
“It is so nice to be back running such trips after Covid. Coming out of the Mont Blanc tunnel into Italy and hearing the excitement from the students put a big smile on my face. They were almost giddy from those first views of the mountains, exclaiming “Real snow, proper snow! Nothing like we are used to at home!”
After a day or two of finding their feet on the beginner slopes, students have shown determination and perseverance, making steady progress throughout the week, building up to more challenging runs and exploring the mountain.
Mr Patman added: “Hopefully the experience has been something to remember, something to inspire and something to take further in life.”
A lot of tired but happy faces are set to return on Friday, undoubtedly with some great stories and accomplishments to talk about for years to come!
Press release from Ely College
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