Glenmoor & Winton Academies

2020 SKI TRIP to ITALY

Who are we travelling

with?

And it’s been awarded the Learning

Outside the Classroom Quality

Badge, which demonstrates its

commitment to offering activities

that are safe and beneficial to

learning.

Insurance is provided through the

academies.

Halsbury is also an Assured

Member of the School Travel

Forum, which demonstrates its

commitment to prioritising the

health and safety of its groups.

Bardonecchia is situated in Italy on the French-Italian border and is approximately 100kms

east of Turin.

The town is not a purpose built ski resort, and is all the more interesting for having a culture

of its own, which reflects the tradition of an Alpine town. The old part of the town is typical,

with narrow cobbled streets, and numerous cafes, restaurants, pizzerias, souvenir shops,

butcher, baker and supermarket type retail outlets.

As a ski resort, it is a top class area, with an excellent record for snow. It has a resort height

of 1300m with skiing extending up to 2800m. The lower slopes of the resort are protected by

artificial snow making cannons making Bardonecchia a great choice for early or late season

skiing.

The slopes face predominantly north / north west, which is a major factor in conserving snow

cover. There is good progression from the beginner slopes to the intermediate level, and beyond,

and you can be sure that your students will ski much of the mountain regardless of their ability at

the start of the week.

Our ski instructors provides top quality, safe, friendly and fun instruction, and progress during the

week is guaranteed. All of our instructors go the “extra mile” to make sure that your students go

away happy, improved and ready to come back.

“Camp Smith” is the central departure point for almost all the ski-based facilities. The ski school,

the ski hire shops, the overnight ski storage area and restaurants are located here. Hired ski

equipment is stored here overnight in heated and secure locked cellars so the trip back to the

hotel is made unencumbered by skis and boots.

Over 100km of marked runs

VILLAGIO OLIMPICO HOTEL

CAMPO SMITH - MAIN SKI LIFT DEPARTURE POINT , SKI

SCHOOL, SKI HIRE, ICE SKATING, SWIMMING POOL, SPORTS

CENTRE, TUBING

Ski Facts

Beginners***

Intermediate****

Advanced**

Kms of Piste 100km

No. of Runs Blue 16, Red 18, Black 5

Longest Run 11kms

Number of Lifts 23

Highest Lift 2750m

Snow-Making Facilities Yes, 60 snow cannons

We are delighted to be able to offer this fabulous 3* hotel which was one of the complexes

used to host athletes from around the world during the Turin Winter Olympics in 2006. It was

completely renovated to a great standard and consists of three buildings all of which are

interconnected. There are 310 bedrooms all with a television with SKY, telephone, bathroom,

and safe.

It’s just 250 metres from the lifts and ski school meeting point making it very convenient for

groups.

Hot lunches are served in the hotel each day.

Hotel Facilities

The hotel has some great facilities for school groups which includes various common rooms,

two dining rooms with buffet service, internet zone with WI-FI access, Games room wotj

billiards, table football, ping-pong, golf simulator and ps3, large lounge with sky TV, theatre

with animation staff, a Health Suite including a Swimming pool,Fitness centre and aPiano bar

with live music. .

HOTEL VILLAGIO OLIMPICO – 3 star centre.

HOTEL VILLAGIO OLIMPICO – 3 star centre

Typical room at the hotel – comfortable and spacious with ensuite facilities

The hotel’s games room and excellent recreational

facilities

In the resort:

o Many shops and a supermarket

o Alpine coaster

o Pizzeria (Pizza night)

At our hotel:

o Karaoke night (at our hotel)

o Ski and Snowboard Certificate Presentation with ski instructors

o Disco evening.

o Quiz / DVD night

o Theatre shows

o Piano Bar with live music

o Playstation games, pool tables and table football

o Swimming pool – Swim Caps Required (Italian law)

Resort Facilities and Après ski activities

Sunday 5th April 2020

Depart school and make your way to the airport to connect with your flight to Italy.

On arrival, meet your coach and transfer to your hotel.

Evening meal and free time. (Ski fit will be done on arrival subject to timing, and maybe a hot

chocolate too!).

Monday 6th April 2020 - Friday 10th April 2020 (1st – 5th day skiing)

- Breakfast each day.

- 3 hours of ski lessons / break for lunch / 2 hours of ski lessons.

- Evening meal followed by an evening activity.

Evening activities will include -

- shopping evening

- pizza night

- film night/swimming

- Alpine coaster

- disco.

Saturday 11th April 2020

Depart your hotel after breakfast and make your way to the airport to connect with your flight back

to the UK.

SAMPLE TRAVEL ITINERARY

Electronic devices• Mobile phones - These are allowed for the journey, but

should be handed to staff on arrival in Bardonecchia so

that they can be stored in the safe.

• A member of staff will make contact in regards to any

information such as change in travel arrangements.

• If your daughter/son needs to speak to you, staff will

arrange for use of a school mobile.

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Bank (optional but highly recommended)

• Money will be kept in a safe and can be withdrawn

at a given time each day.

• Money will only be needed for food for the journey

(there AND BACK!!), and drinks/snacks on resort

and souvenirs. Students will also need to bring a

€10 deposit for their room and ski pass pp

• We recommend spending money of around €50-

100

• There will be one evening shopping in

Bardonecchia

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Injuries / Illness• Pupils will be expected to participate in all activities unless a

member of medical staff has stated otherwise.

– Tiredness does not mean they do not take part.

(Please ensure that if your daughter/son has asthma their inhaler is carried in hand

luggage.)

Pain Relief• Please ensure your daughter/son has her own paracetamol or

ibuprofen and also travel sickness tablets.

– All medication for the journey MUST be given to a member of staff before you

get on the coach. All medication for the trip must be packed in the hold luggage

– Please ensure they are clearly labelled in a small bag to hand in on arrival.

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Expected Behaviour• Pupils are expected to listen and respond to

members of Glenmoor/Winton staff, hotel staff,

coach driver, ski rep and ski instructors

immediately and politely at all times.

• The same high standards of behaviour expected

in school apply on the trip.

• All students and parents/carers should have

read and signed a behaviour contract

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• Arrive at School: Sunday 5 April at 02:00

• Depart School: 02:30

• First meal on arrival will be dinner so plenty

of packed food/drink is needed for the coach

journey/money to buy at airport. Please

remember liquid restrictions

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Outbound Travel Times

Inbound Travel Times• Arrive at school: Saturday 11 April

approximately 18:00

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Handy Tips

• Please use a soft bag not a suitcase as

this makes storage easier on the coach.

• 15kg weight limit

• Bring a small rucksack with your items for

the journey. Don’t forget liquids will need

to be empty in hand luggage but can be

refilled the other side of security

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We will need your daughter/son’s EHIC

Card and Passport by 20 March

• http://www.ehic.uk.com

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Emergency contacts:

• School mobile: 07801 401 253

Twitter: Follow us on @GW_Trips

Travel updates will be provided on return

journey through Twitter.

Trips Policies

• The academies have policies designed to cover most

eventualities.

• The staff involved in residential trips are made aware of their

roles and responsibilities.

• The primary role of staff is to keep all of the students safe.

Acts of Terror / Natural Disaster

• The Trip Leader will take the group back to their hotel as quickly as

possible (using secure forms of transportation).

• Once in the hotel they group will go into ‘lock-down’; the students are

not allowed to leave their rooms without permission from the teachers.

• The Trip Leader will consult with Mr. Antell and the British Embassy to

decide the safest course of action; usually, that is to stay where they are

(and not to rush to an airport / train station – as these are often used as

secondary targets).

• Parents will be contacted by the school. Do not try to contact the Trip

Leader; we need to keep that line of communication open.

ChecklistHave you:

❑ Handed in passport and EHIC card by 20 March?

❑ Exchanged some money into Euros?

❑ Packed your suitcase and rucksack?

❑ Remembered to leave your electronic devices at

home/labelled your devices to be handed in (bring

a clear labelled bag e.g. sandwich bag)?

❑ Remembered to pack any medication and clearly

label to hand in (in hold suitcase if not needed on

journey)?

❑ Remembered to follow us on Twitter for key

updates? Glenmoor School

• Any questions?

• Rooming will be sorted in the next couple of weeks once

breakdown received from hotel. A meeting will happen to

arrange this (students only)

Skis, boots, helmet and poles/ Board, boots and helmet

will be provided on resort

Students will need to bring their own clothing, plus

suitable shoes for walking through snow (walking

boots/snow boots/sturdy waterproof trainers)

Please see kit list for more information

If you would like to hire the specialist clothing (Jacket

and Salopettes), please refer to the next slides and order

online through their website

Kit can also be purchased from Mountain Warehouse,

Decathlon and there is some available in Aldi and Lidl

also at certain times

❖ 20th Year serving Schools

❖ Serving London, the South and Midlands

❖ Delivery and Collection from school

❖ Personal appointments in showroom

WHAT TO WEAR

1. BODY LAYERSThree or four layers which trap warm airare better than one or two thick layers.They are also easier to adapt to the fastchanging weather on the mountains.

LAYERING SYSTEM

BASE LAYER MID LAYER

LAYERING SYSTEM

BASE LAYER MID LAYER OUTER LAYER

FLEECE OR POLO

SKI JACKET AND TROUSERS

• Hooded jacket

• Velcro cuffs and stormflap• Adjustable braces

• Elasticated inner gaiter

2. HEAD, HANDS & FEETTo maintain core body temperature the extremities must be carefully protected from the cold.

BalaclavaGoes under a helmet.

Neckwarmeris the flexible option

A high factor sunscreen is essential, we recommend factor 30 or 50 for sensitive skin.

A combi-tube of lip-salve and sunscreen on a cord round the neck prevents sunburn and cracked lips.

FACE

EYESEither Sunglasses or Goggles must be worn at all times to provide 100% UV protection from the bright mountain light.

Ski Glasses must have at least UV 3

protection.

Ski GogglesOrange Double-lens lens for general light.

• HANDS

OUTER SKI GLOVE INNER THERMAL LINER

FEETSocks should be thick and warm, made with thermal wool, knee-length and only one pair worn at a time.

Tubes which have neither heel nor toe seams

Technical socks which have a heel and toe

Accessories for sale

Hand and Toe WarmersDisposable packs

Ski TiesFor identifying and keeping skis together when not ski-ing

HIRE ACCESSORIES

SNOW BOOTS GOGGLESDouble lens

£ 12 £ 10

HIRE MAIN ITEMS

SKI JACKET SKI TROUSERS

£22 £18

HIRE prices• Ski Jacket £ 22

• Ski Trousers £ 18

• Goggles £10

• Après-ski Boots £ 12

• (Helmets £ 12)

Please order on the website

HOW THE HIRE SERVICE WORKS

Hire items will be delivered to the school in a strong, named draw-string bag at least one week before departure. The bag should be checked carefully as soon as possible.

Hire items must be returned in the labelled bag to the party leader by the date specified.

We wash all hired items.

DELIVERY & RETURN

Customers are liable for the full hire cost for any lost or irreparably damaged item.

Cancellations of hired items up to a month before departure will be refunded at 75%.There are no refunds for cancellations within one month of departure date.

Terms & Conditions

KEEP WARM !!

REMEMBER THE LAYERS

AND

SUN PROTECTION

Ski Trip Kit List

Ski wear

• Jacket

• Salopettes

• Ski socks x3 pairs minimum

• Goggles

• Water proof gloves

• Thermals/base layer (leggings and t-

shirts)

• Fleece x2

• T-shirts

• Face sunscreen (pocket sized)

Clothing

• Walking boots/snow boots (for walking through the snow – waterproof!)

• Other shoes for indoors/evening entertainments (trainers)

• Clothes for the evening/ when you are not skiing (one night is in a bar)

• Pyjamas

• Underwear

• Swim wear and small towel for pool

Other

• Refillable water bottle

• Camera/GoPro (optional)

• Pocket tissues

• Lip balm

• Softshell suitcase

• Small backpack

• €10 deposit

• Euros spending money – to hand into bank before departure

• Medication – labelled with your name (if you have lots put it in

a zip lock bag) NOTE: we have general basic medicines such as

paracetamol and ibuprofen. You only need your specific

medication.

I have … check

Handed in my passport

Handed in my EHIC

I have packed my bags

Put my spending money in the envelope and written my name on it

Put my name on the bag for my phone

I have written my name on my medication

Items for on the Plane

(Keep these packed in a small rucksack to come on board)

• Money for breakfast (pounds)

• Any medication which you must take

during the morning

• Refillable water bottle