Students from Woodham Academy have recently returned from the snow-capped peaks of the Aosta Valley on their ski trip to Italy. The group skied in the resort of Pila, which has stunning panoramic views of the border of Switzerland, including famous landmarks such as Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn.
For some of the 35 students, this was their first ever experience on skis, while others were returning for their third trip. Under the guidance of professional instructors, students were grouped by ability and made impressive progress throughout the week. Beginners quickly built confidence, learning essential skills such as turning, stopping, and safely navigating the slopes, while more experienced skiers developed their technique and took on increasingly challenging runs. Off the slopes, students explored the charming historic town of Aosta, where there are many Roman ruins that date back over 2000 years, savoured authentic Italian cuisine and applied new language skills when purchasing souvenirs in the town. The trip concluded with a presentation evening, during which ski instructors awarded every student with a certificate, congratulating them on their dedication and the remarkable progress they had made during the week.
Staff praised the students for their enthusiasm, positive attitude, and excellent behaviour, throughout the trip. The Aosta Valley ski experience not only developed students’ skiing skills, but also fostered independence, teamwork, and confidence, leaving them with lasting memories and a real sense of achievement.