A  slower then usual pace this morning with some aching muscles and tender feet to contend with.  Nonetheless, all minds were set on another successful and action packed day on the slopes with new skills to learn and old ones to practice.  With our departure routine in full swing now, it was an orderly and swift departure in the morning to get to our lessons with enough time to spare for a run or two beforehand.  For those who haven't experienced the snow, getting organised for a day out on the slopes is no easy feat!  In addition to being well rested, fed and hydrated, we need to make sure we have the right clothing on so we're not too hot (yes, hot) or cold, have our helmets, gloves, lift tickets, boards, shoes, sunscreen, bibs, goggles, etc, and get to where we need to be on time.  I must say that the group did a mighty fine job remembering everything today.  A few new instructors met us at the ski school for our morning lesson and we were off i...

Another magnificant day at Mt Buller! How lucky can we get! A big thanks to all the dad's (Jason, Justin, Dean and Simon) for their terrific military organisation and direction in the drying and equipment room this morning!  We were all off to a terrific start after a filling breakfast, rehydrating session and clothing check.  We were early to our lessons and most of us enjoyed a couple of runs down Burke St to revisit our skills we learned yesterday before our first lesson at 10am.  Everyone took to the slopes as though it was their 20th day, not their 2nd.  All groups headed for lifts and by the end of the day, some groups had gone beyond Burke St to Baldy and even the Family Run!  There is some footage in the Google Photos link but none of them do justice to the amazing effort the boarders/skiers have put in and progress made over the last 48 hours.  We all cannot believe how much they have improved since first hitting the snow only a day ago...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACOB! Our first day on the slopes and our first two lessons for the week.  With a few excited souls waking up early, we were delighted with a delicious breakfast organised by Jasmine (our lodge host).  Everyone filled their bellies ready for the day.  With the sun shining again (how lucky can we get), sunscreen was a must - if you can believe that!  A quick explore outside before a bit of a crazy rush to get on all our equipment - this included comments such as 'Why do I have two left boots?' , 'My foot wont fit!', 'My gloves are sewn together on the inside', 'Who's stolen my boots?' and 'You've got your vest on sideways!'.  None-the-less, we all boarded the bus and made it to our lessons on time.  We were all split up into groups of around eight, skiers in some groups and boarders in others.  By the end of the first session, all snow trippers were on one of the runs on Burke St with some venturing on the chair lift. ...

What a beautiful day to arrive at our magnificent location!  After a little bit of a late start, our coach ride to Mt Buller went smoothly at to plan.  We had a sunny lunch break in Mansfield and it is with pleasure the vomit bag remain unused, even as we wound our way up the mountain.  The excitement kept building as the snow  coverage  increased and the views continued on forever. It took a total of 30 seconds before the first snow ball was thrown.  After dropping off our bags at our lodges (both of which are wonderfully warm), the group headed off to collect their hire equipment and toast marshmallows in the village square to some lively music as the sun set.  Back to the lodge for a yummy pasta meal before excitedly heading to bed in preparation for tomorrow's lessons.

Good morning Snow Trippers!  Just letting you know that the bus is running 30-45 minutes behind schedule due to some technical difficulties (don't worry, they changed the bus over).  We will still meet at the planned time but just letting you know there might be a bit of a wait before we board - enough time for a pre-departure group photo! ​See you all very soon!!!

As some of the students and staff are aware, Ms Micallef is not joining us on the Snow Trip but the reason is one of celebration.  Ms Micallef is expecting a baby!!!  We wish her all the best as she heads further towards parenthood and know that she will be an amazing mum. Rhiannon Eustice has been selected to take Mrs Micallef's role on the trip and is very excited about joining the trip with the group.  Welcome Ms Eustice!

Just a reminder that we will be holding our trip pre-departure meeting this Thursday, 16 August at 6pm in the BER.  This will be a chance to catch up on all the trip information and to ask any questions.  We encourage both the child attending and an adult representative to attend.  Please feel free to bring along any clothing/equipment that you would like checked. Parents who are travelling with the group will meet straight after this meeting.