Great to see King’s Park pupils progressing further during their Dry Slope Lessons. This lesson the pupils had a chance to use the rope tow to progress them further up the hill. They were also working on speed control, stopping and some basic directional work.
Well done to everyone who attended and thank you to the instructors at Bearsden Ski Club for looking after us and Robbie @ Active Schools for helping to organise.
A huge congratulations to all the pupils who attended Bearsden Snowsports Club for their ski lessons in preparation for the upcoming trip! Your dedication, hard work, and enthusiasm on the slopes have truly paid off. It’s fantastic to see how much progress you’ve made, and we’re confident that these lessons will enhance your skiing skills, ensuring you have an even more enjoyable and confident experience on the trip.
Well done, and keep up the great work!
Dear Parent/Carer,
We are delighted to offer 10 lucky pupils the opportunity to participate in 4 fully funded ski lessons at Bearsden Snowsports Club. These lessons are designed specifically for complete beginners, and there is no cost involved for pupils or their families.
Please note that it is essential for pupils to attend all the dates listed below:
Pupils will change into their skiing clothing in the PE changing rooms after school and will then be transported to the Bearsden dry slope, departing at 15:45.
Lessons will run from 16:45 to 17:45, with an expected return to school by 18:40. Please note, lessons will only be cancelled in extreme weather conditions.
As mentioned, these lessons are aimed at complete beginners, and the cost of the club is fully covered. While there is no cost to families, pupils will need to wear appropriate ski clothing, as the lessons will take place outdoors. Please ensure your child is dressed for the weather with the following items:
All skis, bindings, boots, and poles will be provided by the Snowsports Club.
If you wish your child to be considered for this opportunity, please return the consent form and factsheet by Friday, 27th September.
Should we receive more than 10 applications, participants will be selected at random.
For further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours faithfully,
G. Nicol
Teacher of Geography and Modern Studies
gw20nicolguy@glow.sch.uk
A heartfelt thank you extends to the 10 pupils whose enthusiasm and dedication illuminated the ski sessions at Bearsden. Witnessing their remarkable progress over just 4 weeks was truly inspiring.
Exciting news awaits! We’ve secured an additional 4 lessons with Bearsden Snowsports Club.
We’ve drawn 10 names from the participants of the ski trip, who will be notified today. To the selected pupils: kindly ensure your completed forms are submitted promptly. Any forms not returned will lead to substitution, as we aim to utilise all 10 spots.
Looking ahead optimistically, we aim to secure more funding for similar opportunities later in the year, extending participation to those who haven’t yet had the chance to join.
Great to see our pupils progressing on the Dry Slope.
After only 3 weeks of lessons our pupils have now progressed the the main slope and they are using the main tow to get up the slope. An amazing display of determination and resilience and we are impressed by how far they have come so far. There was also pupils showing off and doing small jumps and they made their way down the slope. Impressive stuff, can’t wait to see how all the pupils progress when we are in Italy.
We’re thrilled to announce the start of the King’s Park Secondary Ski Club 2024! Ten lucky pupils were randomly selected from the forty who attended the trip to visit Bearsden Snowsport Club, where they had the chance to enhance their ski skills. We extend our sincere gratitude to the Physical Education, Physical Activity, and School Sport (PEPASS) team, as well as Active Schools, for funding these invaluable opportunities. A huge thank you to Mr G Nicol in Geography who organised the paperwork and pupils for the club.
Unfortunately, we were limited to only 10 funded spaces on the club. As we continue to monitor our funding closely, our goal is to expand these opportunities to even more pupils in the future. Stay tuned for further updates!
