Shredding the slopes

The annual Snow Weekend took place over 16 – 18 August. This is the third year that this event has taken place, and it continues to be a highlight of the optional Outdoor Education Experiences that is on offer to students. The program is open to those in Year 9 – 11 and is aimed at first timers and beginners to experience the beauty, fun and adrenaline of the snow! The program takes places in Smiggin Holes at Perisher Resort, which is a family-friendly and beginner friendly area –  perfect for our program.

Students can choose either Snowboarding or Skiing for the weekend and participate in  group lessons, free snow time and the opportunity to experience the fun of the snow. Learning to ski or snowboard is a challenge and it’s great to see the students take up the opportunity. It often means lots of time falling over, learning how to slide, use the edge of the skis, and how to make it up a J-bar without falling over. It was great to see the resilience in our students continuing to learn the new skill. The beauty of the program is that students often learn the basics of the sport and get hooked, hopefully creating an opportunity for a lifetime love of the snow.

This year, 36 students attended this year and all had a wonderful time hitting the slopes. I wish to thank Ms Kempers, Ms Poynting and Mr Conolly for their support during the program. We look forward to another great program next year when more Santa Sabina Shredders hit the Slopes!

Chris Walker
Coordinator of Outdoor Education & Experiential Learning