Final day of skiing

A lunchtime refuelling session before getting back out on the slopes. Tired but happy!



- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Location:Rue de Val Claret,Val Claret,France

Evening entertainment

Newcastle United put in a barn storming performance to progress in the Europa league. Oddly, the boys wanted to watch another game.


- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Location:Rue de Val Claret,Val Claret,France

Staff set the example

Mr Cooper and Mr Stiff take nutrition very seriously.






- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Location:Rue de Val Claret,Val Claret,France

Another great day on the slopes

Fantastic weather for the fourth day in a row!














There will be a very proud parent looking at this photo.... I've no idea who though.


- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Location:Rue de Val Claret,Val Claret,France

Food

Chicken curry went down well last night, and the food has been great all holiday. Despite this some boys still find space to take in some French cuisine...










Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Location:Rue de Val Claret,Val Claret,France

The famous Patchett pool competition

Even in Dr P's absence, the pool competition is a big draw for participants and spectators alike. It must be said, the quality was spectacularly low this year (Adam Zaidi's "trick shots" had to be seen to be believed), but from the masses some favourites emerged. Kuba 'The People's Champion' Kotas was a real crowd pleaser, but lost out to Michael 'The Showman' McGovern in a close semifinal. Adit Bassi showed some finesse but lacked the required killer instinct to progress. The final of McGovern versus Puddifer was tense and featured a partisan year 8 crowd, but Cameron managed to stay cool and take the prize. Dr Patchett would be proud...


















Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Location:Rue de Val Claret,Val Claret,France

Out on the slopes

Skiing can be very serious stuff.




PJC was pleased to note that the boys paid as little attention to the ski instructors as they did to his impromptu physics lessons.




- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Location:Rue de Val Claret,Val Claret,France

Après ski

Kuba. Played three.... Lost three.


- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Location:Rue de Val Claret,Val Claret,France

First morning

The boys head out for the lifts. Rigby won't be easily lost with that jacket!



- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Location:Rue de Val Claret,Val Claret,France

First morning skiing

Perfect conditions today. Plenty of snow and sunshine!


- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Location:Rue de Val Claret,Val Claret,France

Blue steel!

- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Location:Rue de Val Claret,Val Claret,France

An early breakfast

Too early?




- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Location:Rue de Val Claret,Val Claret,France

Arrival!

We have arrived in Val Claret and all the boys are well. Some minor travel sickness was the most we had to deal with, but with the offending 'onesy' confined to a motorway service station bin, we pressed on.
The first meal about to be served...


- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Location:Rue de Val Claret,Val Claret,France