Snow Weekend 2025

Our fourth Snow Weekend recently took place as 36 students took to the slopes for a wonderful weekend away. The aim of the program is to introduce beginners to experiencing the snow and learn the basics skills. The weekend is open to all skill levels but is best suited for beginners and first timers. The hope is that students have a positive experience on the slopes and will travel again to the snow in the future whether that be in Australia, New Zealand or anywhere else in the world!

The weekend started with the group travelling to Bungaurra Alpine Centre, just outside of Jindabyne. We had dinner and then proceeded to get our ski equipment sorted – making sure that they had the right size skis, boots, poles and helmet. After a late night, the group crashed out to sleep.

After an early morning wake up call, the group travelled to Smiggins Holes. Smiggins is a beginner friendly area that is set up perfectly for first-timers’ and families’ introductory experience on the snow. There are toboggan sleds and areas for people to simply enjoy the winter wonderland. The girls were set up in their skill level (first-timer, beginner or intermediate) and had three sessions of lessons with qualified instructors. They learnt the basics or simply honed their skills further during these lessons. It was fantastic to see the enthusiasm for enjoying the snow as their skills increased and it ‘clicked’ that they were able to get better with sliding and stopping safely.

When the students weren’t in lessons, they were able to ski on the runs in Smiggins with their peers as College staff were in the area to monitor and get a few turns in with the students. It was great fun as staff to enjoy spending time with students on the slopes and seeing their excitement grow.

During the Saturday evening, the group played a round of Trivia, hosted by Mr Broady, as they deep dived into their knowledge of Santa Sabina, geography and Disney topics. It was a fun and a great way to enjoy the evening.

I wish to thank Ms Kempers, Ms Duncan and Mr Broady for their support over the Snow Weekend. It was great to share the experience with them and the students. I wish to thank the parents as well for their support of this wonderful weekend. We look forward to future Snow Weekends so that our students can experience the beauty and enjoyment of hitting the slopes and learning new skills. 

Student Reflections

Despite being only one of two Year 11 students on the Snow Weekend trip, this experience was a fun and memorable one filled with laughter and joy from the time spent with a diverse group of students. Even as a beginner skier, I had an amazing time building confidence and improving my skills alongside a new group of students. Through early mornings, long bus rides and cold weather, our group was energetic and excited for each day, supporting each other through the challenges and managing to make every moment of this trip enjoyable. There was a variety of slopes we could go on, which were both challenging and enjoyable, and although the long days were exhausting, every moment was spent smiling and having fun. Between the laughs, tumbles and stunning views, this trip is definitely a highlight of my year and something I’ll never forget.
Olivia Santangelo
Year 11

I am so lucky to have had the opportunity to go on the school ski trip this year and I could not have had more fun! As a first time skier, who definitely had her fair share of faceplants, I was able to extend myself out of my comfort zone and experience what Mr Walker taught me is ‘type 2 fun.’ Skiing down a mountain at full speed for the first time was the most terrifying yet exhilarating moment ever, but with my feet safely on the ground again at the bottom, looking up and seeing where I had started was such a proud moment for me. Sharing these experiences with my friends, girls from different years as well as the teachers was definitely the best part of the trip.
Ruby Dib
Year 10