As preparations continue for our upcoming ski trip, we are asking all parents/carers to complete some important steps to ensure that we have the necessary information for every pupil travelling.

📋 Action Required – Friday 30th October

There are two important tasks for parents/carers to complete:

1. Complete the Pupil Information Form by Friday 30th October

The form collects essential information, including passport and medical information, allergies and dietary requirements, ski equipment measurements, and skiing ability. Pupils who need assistance taking their measurements can visit Mr Jack’s classroom, where measuring equipment will be available.

👉 Complete the Pupil Information Form: https://tinyurl.com/KingsSki-Info👈

2. Provide GHIC/EHIC Information

Parents/carers are also asked to provide a clear photograph or screenshot of their child’s valid GHIC or EHIC, ensuring that it remains valid for the duration of the trip.

Please email this to: gw15jackdavid@glow.sch.uk

If your child does not currently have a GHIC or EHIC, please check their eligibility and apply, where appropriate, as soon as possible. Applications through the official NHS service are free of charge.

👉 GHIC/EHIC information and application: https://tinyurl.com/KingsGHIC👈

If your child is not eligible for a UK GHIC/EHIC, please contact Mr Jack by email.

The full letter is available to read below and contains further important information about completing the pupil information form, dietary requirements, ski equipment measurements and GHIC/EHIC applications.

Thank you for your continued support as we prepare for the ski trip.

If you have any questions or encounter any difficulties, please contact Mr David Jack at gw15jackdavid@glow.sch.uk.

A new letter has been issued today for families of pupils attending the Italy Ski Trip. If you have not received a copy of the letter, you can read it in full below, or speak to Mr Jack at school.

With the trip now just 100 days away, we are beginning to gather the passport and travel information required for each pupil. Parents and guardians are asked to complete the online form and provide the required passport details for their child.

Please use the link below:

Enter Passport Details

Please ensure that all information is entered accurately and that a clear photograph of the pupil’s passport is uploaded.

The letter also includes important information about:

• 💷 Remaining trip payments
• 📅 The family and pupil departure meeting
• ⛷️ Upcoming ski lessons
• 🧤 Ski clothing and accessories
• 🎿 Equipment provided during the trip

Please take some time to read the letter below, as it contains important information to help families prepare for the trip.

If you have any questions about the information in the letter, please speak to Mr Jack.

Dear Parent/Carer,

Thank you for paying the £80 deposit to secure your child’s place on the King’s Park Secondary ski trip.

This is a reminder that the next payment milestone is due on 27th February. The amount due is £160, which will bring the total paid to £240. All payments should be made via ParentPay
Please ensure you are following the payment schedule issued in the initial letter, rather than the instalment breakdown shown on ParentPay. The ParentPay system was limited to six instalments; however, we intentionally structured the trip payments into smaller stages to help families spread the cost.

If you wish to pay off the trip more quickly than the scheduled milestones, you are very welcome to do so.

If you are unsure of the agreed payment schedule, it can be viewed on the Ski Trip website.

If you are unable to meet this milestone, please contact me directly at gw15JackDavid@glow.sch.uk to let me know when you will be able to make the payment.

Thank you for your continued support.

Kind regards,
David Jack

Thank you to all the pupils who attended the Ski Trip 2026 launch event. It was fantastic to see such a strong turnout, with over 50 pupils in attendance, and there was a real buzz of excitement throughout the session. The enthusiasm shown for the trip was brilliant and reflects just how much interest there is in what promises to be an unforgettable experience.

At the launch event, pupils were issued with an information letter and an initial expression of interest slip. Families who would like their child to be considered for a place on the trip should ensure that the return slip is signed by a parent/carer and returned to Mr Jack, either directly or via the school office, no later than Friday 23rd January.

A reminder that S1 pupils who sign up for the Italy trip will not be eligible for the Holland trip which is being launched in August/September by Ms McTaggart.

Once all expressions of interest have been collected, places on the trip will be allocated at random, while also ensuring an appropriate balance across year groups and gender. A reserve list will also be created.

Once the lists have been published, pupils can confirm their place on the trip by paying the £80 deposit. Deposits will be collected via ParentPay, with the initial payment due by Friday 13th February. Should any pupils withdraw at this stage, places will then be offered to pupils on the reserve list.

Please note that a place on the trip is not secured until the deposit has been received.

Families are encouraged to explore this website to find out more about the trip, including information from previous years. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me via the Contacts page.

The presentation shown to pupils at the launch event is available below and can also be downloaded from the Letters page.