Ski trip by Kate

One December morning, year six set off to the Norfolk Snowsports club for a taster session of skiing. , class teacher,

To prepare us for our amazing trip, Mr Dooley put on a video called ski Sunday. It made us determined not to fall over, however, that would be impossible! As soon as the coach pulled up outside the school, we got into partners and started our journey to the club.

When the Dodo’s got there, they put their luggage in a special room. After that we lined up to get our boots and skis fitted individually. It was essential to have our fingers covered and it was cold and bitter outside so putting on our equipment year six went outside.

A friend and I thought that our group would have a normal instructor, but when we carried our skis out to the slopes, there was a surprise waiting for us….. It was Santa!!

Santa taught us how to put on our skis then a warm up followed by carefully side-stepping up the nursery slope where are skiing adventure started.

Inch by inch, everyone began to climb the steep slope where ‘Santa’ taught us the method. Listening carefully, our group learnt that you had to go two at a time, then turn your skis slowly, then make them parallel and put your hands on your knees. It was scary for your first time, but it was fun after a few runs.

Soon it got slightly more advanced and individually, our group progressed to more complex moves. From touching your knees then your toes to hopping when you get to the bottom. But the trickiest move was hopping while you are moving down the slope!

Eventually it was time to wash our skis at a special ski wash. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief because it was time to take our uncomfortable boots off! Due to lots of falling over, we were allowed t get changed and straight after that it was time for lunch. After a lot of chatting it was time to go.

Overall it was a great taster session. I’m sure many people would recommend it to anyone. It was an amazing idea and an outstanding opportunity and I will definitely remember this awe-inspiring day.