Tignes 2012: The final countdown

We have now received details of the sizes of the rooms (which are all 4s and 5s) and the staff have had a meeting in which Mr Edlin sorted people out, doing his very best to accommodate the requests we have received from pupils and parents.  He is the man to see if you have any concerns.

A parent pointed out that 'swimming gear' did not appear on the kit list, so it has now been added.  We can never be absolutely sure whether we will be able to arrange a visit to the local pool, since it depends on the adequate provision of lifeguards and other factors, but we think it quite likely this year.  Some French swimming pools do not permit loose swimming shorts (something to do with fibres in their filters, apparently), so bring proper trunks if you can (boys!).

Could I stress once again that there are very tight restrictions on liquids and creams/pastes in hand luggage, so please pack any such items into the suitcase and also make sure that there are no scissors or pointed objects in the hand luggage or pockets.  It is a good idea to put one pair of ski socks into the hand luggage as sometimes we have to put them on and get to the ski fit very quickly on arrival before we get a chance to unpack suitcases.

Skibound have informed me that pupils are permitted one medium sized case and one item of hand luggage with a combined maximum weight of 20kg, and excess baggage charges are very high, so please be careful.

Please also remember that we expect to have to collect 5 euros from each skier as soon as we arrive as a deposit for their electronic ski pass, and this will be returned when the ski pass is handed in at the end.  It is often a good idea to get staff to look after pupils' euros and issue them as required (many pupils will lose the money straight away!), and we are happy to do this.  Please give the money to one of us in a named envelope (not a bulky wallet) if you want us to do this.

We recommend wearing the ski coat and suitable footwear for snow on the outward journey as the resort is very snowy.  The skiing, incidentally, is reported as excellent and the resort is up and running with a very good depth of snow at all levels.
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Just to remind you, the College mobile phone will be with one of us at all times should you wish to contact staff during the trip, and the number is 07854 983257.

We will see you all at 04:10 on Saturday morning.