Academic Field Trip Letter to Parents

January 25, 2013 Page 1

Dear Parent ,

I am writing to inform you of an educational opportunity to visit the mountains of the Sierra Nevada Ski resort for a day in order to experience the physical and educational activities on offer in a Ski resort. This will take place on Thursday 14th of February.

The ski company will provide a tutor and are able to offer us a range of activities such as ice skating, snow activities such as sledging, snow train and snow walking alongside a chance to visit the Visitors Centre and learn about the history and geography of the area.

The cost of this activity day will be 50 euro including transport and all activities. The school will provide a packed lunch. A school coach will pick students up from their normal pick up or the school from 8:00 in the morning and will return to the pick up between 5:30 to 6:30. Exact details will be provided nearer the time.

The trip is open to pupils in year 5 to the 6th form.

There is also an option of an advanced ski or snow board lesson the cost of this activity will vary depending on the numbers making up a group but will be in the region of 100 euro for the day.

This activity is optional; lessons will take place in school for those students not wishing to join the trip. We will need to take 50 students to cover the cost of the coach and keep the activity at this price.

If you wish your child to take part in this activity please complete the expression of interest formon the last page of this letter and return it as soon as possible but no later than January 30th. If we exceed numbers we will allocate on a first come basis.

Expression of interest forms are to be handed in to the office during morning tutor time or break and lunch from Monday morning.

Winter Sports and Sierra Nevada Trip

Ski Week 10th February top 15th February.

Finally, I would like to remind you that the school expects all students not going on the week ski trip to attend school during the week. Staff have planned a full range of educational activities for all groups remaining in the school. Further details of these activities and afternoon options will be sent to you shortly.

Expression of interest in 1 day visit to Sierra Nevada resort:Thursday 14th February

Please complete and return this form to the school office if you would like your child to join the trip

No later than 30th January