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1. jade johnsons mum wrote:

Are your bottoms numb yet? Hope you guys are having a good journey? Enjoy and be safe!! Im still jealous x

Sun, January 1, 2012 @ 3:41 PM

2. Ghazala wrote:

Have you arrived yet? Hope you are all having a fab time.

Mon, January 2, 2012 @ 2:48 AM

3. Joanne Thompson wrote:

Hi,
Have you arrived yet? Bet it's brilliant! Have fun xxxx

Mon, January 2, 2012 @ 6:12 AM

4. Joanne Thompson wrote:

Hi hope you have arrived. Have lovely time.
James Parker-thompsons mum
Xxx

Mon, January 2, 2012 @ 7:34 AM

5. Ms Bradbury wrote:

Glad you have all finally arrived after extra-long journey. Have a great time everyone and stay safe!

Mon, January 2, 2012 @ 12:53 PM

6. wendy ( zaks mum ) wrote:

Take it your all havin so much fun you've forgot to write on you blogg, never mind. Enjoy it to the Max, hope there plenty of snow x HOPE WE HEAR SUMMIT FROM U ALL SOON X if not see u when u home x
ps luv n kisses, missin u loads x

Mon, January 2, 2012 @ 1:03 PM

7. Charley's Dad wrote:

Hey Charley

Hope you had a good first days boarding...

Rovers came back to earth with a bang. They got beat today by Stoke 2-1:(

Enjoy yourself...

We're all missing you. Especially Lewie...

Love Mum, Dad and Lew x

Mon, January 2, 2012 @ 2:52 PM

8. Tracey Ormerod wrote:

Hiya all, hope you're having a brilliant time!!!!!!

Jack Ormerod's mum
x

Mon, January 2, 2012 @ 5:18 PM

9. Ghazala wrote:

Khush, Raeece - everyone is sending you their best wishes and are jealous that they are not up there on the slopes as well. It would be good to hear from you if possible. Miss you loads and love you even more. XXX

Tue, January 3, 2012 @ 2:12 AM

10. Danny Johnson wrote:

Wrap up warm Daca it's cold outside and you have more snow on the way!! hope you all have a fab day! Jade Johnson, make sure you wear your long johns ;o) love you, dad. xx

Tue, January 3, 2012 @ 3:26 AM

11. Julie Kershaw(Ellie's mum) wrote:

Hi Ellie. Hope your jorney went well & you have arrived safely. We are all missing you, especially Holly who keeps asking when you will be back. Take care, be safe. I'll post something tomorrow. Love you babe xoxoxo

Tue, January 3, 2012 @ 4:37 AM

12. Brett Davies wrote:

Hi Allie, hope you are having a good time, missing you loads, love you, Mum & Dad xx

Tue, January 3, 2012 @ 5:14 AM

13. bradleys mum wrote:

hope u arrived safely even though you were delayed. brad molly has joined the wade household.its very cold and windy here.hope you got plenty of snow.have a brill time.we all miss you.a tx would be good brad.love you, mum xxxx

Tue, January 3, 2012 @ 11:15 AM

14. Tracey (Ellie's Auntie) wrote:

Hi Ellie. Hope you didn't sleep talk on the coach! lol
Have a brill time, take care love Tracey, Sam and Dan xxx

Tue, January 3, 2012 @ 12:25 PM

15. Rob's mum wrote:

Hey Rob

Hope the new board is holding out ok on the slopes and you're having fun in the freestyle park.

Send us some snow over here so we can have fun like you lot. xx

Tue, January 3, 2012 @ 3:50 PM

16. DACA SKI STAFF wrote:

1: THE JOURNEY
Absolutely brilliant...UNTIL, 8.33am when the windscreen wipers broke during a torrential downpour. After 2.5 hours sat by the motorway, we were escorted to a garage by the police. We then had to wait a further 3.5 hours in the garage canteen whilst the coach was being repaired. We eventually arrived in Pila with 29 hour, 33 minutes and 22 seconds on the clock. Despite all the delays the students were absolutely fantastic and received many positive comments from the Inter Ski Drivers and Staff. They were also cheered up by the free dinner provided at the rest stop. Despite everything we still sorted out our boots, skis, poles and ski wear before our fantastic three course meal in a local Pizzeria. The day concluded with a short briefing from the ski rep and everyone tucked up in bed by midnight.

2:WAKEY-WAKEY
Alarm clocks and door knocks began at 6.55am and everyone was down for breakfast by 7.30am. A great breakfast of cereals, croissants, fruits, yoghurts and fruit juices were devoured by all ahead of the challenge of the day. The coach departed the hotel by 8.25am and we were all kitted up and on the gondola (cable car) by 9.15am.

3: GROUPS
Girls beginners skiers with Miss Entwistle - the instructor commented that the girls were the best beginners group that he had seen on their first day. Early promise was shown by Khushna Sulaman-Butt and Tobryn Prior who looked like naturals.

Boys Beginners Skiers- Jack Ormerod shone on his first day and was promoted to a higher group by lunch time. Reece Lowery, Max Sweeney and Cameron Gibbons all did exceptionally well on their first day.

Beginner Borders - all of our beginner borders did really well on their first day. There were a few mini-wipeouts, which is always fun and the students can't wait to hit the slopes again tomorrow.

Intermediate Skiers with Mr Worthington - This group took the lead today as many of the students knew the piste like the back of their hands. They had a great laugh with Matt the instructor. Joseph Kent was the favourite for the first fall and he didn't fail to disappoint when he took a tumble on the first slope. However, Christian Holt, who spent the whole morning explaining to the instructor how good he is took the limelight away. He did manage to overtake the whole group, however this was not on his skis but on his back as he took a major wipeout (no injuries mum). James Parker Thompson did particularly well with his fearless exploits, attempting a half pipe at speed and getting a face full of snow in the process. Holly Ballentyne who is the only girl in the group kept all the lads in line (even with no voice), she has picked up where she left off last year and has excellent skills. Can't wait for tomorrow.

Intermediate Borders with Mr Pearson - All the students in this group came on the trip last year and like the intermediate skiers were directing traffic on the piste. They have an excellent instructor this year who has worked hard on improving their technique. Charlie Stacey took the honorary 'WIPE OUT' t-shirt and luckily hand camera man Mr Loughran managed to capture the footage. All of this commented on just how good of a day they had today. As agreed we got a full extra hour of skiing compared with last year and at the end of the day we all returned back to the hotel tired but very happy.

4: PIZZA NIGHT - All students and staff went to a fantastic Pizzeria for unlimited Pizza night. Tobryn Prior ate the worlds strangest pizza (without any cheese),Nick Harrop thinks that he managed 16 slices and Khushna had an Aubergine pizza all to herself. All of the students were excellent yet again. After all the food we took a gentle walk through Aosta and took a team photo under a roman arch way. Hotel chill out time began at 9.30pm and lights out was 11.30pm. Bring it on tomorrow.

Tue, January 3, 2012 @ 4:16 PM

17. Danny Johnson wrote:

Sounds great, apart from the coach journey! Ouch. Hope your all over it and get another good day on it tomorrow! Have a great time jade, blast down a red for me! :o) xx

Tue, January 3, 2012 @ 6:38 PM

18. Julie Kershaw(Ellie's mum) wrote:

Hi Ellie. Glad to see you all got there eventually & had a good first day of skiing.I'm sure you are having so much fun. We have spent the whole morning looking for Dad's van keys which Holly as hidden(little monkey)!! Have a great day today. Love you loads. Dad, Mum & Holly. xoxoxo

Wed, January 4, 2012 @ 3:59 AM

19. charlotte - jade johnsons mum!! wrote:

Not so jealous of the delay - moreso jealous of the pizza!!! Sounds like its already being an amazing trip. I cant believe theres no story of a jade johnsonism - shes normally the first with some crazy mishap !! we are all thinking shes doing the usual shy, quiet jade - beware daca's theres still time yet!!! Cant wait for the next installment. love you Jade xx

Wed, January 4, 2012 @ 4:17 AM

20. Pauline (Ellie' Grandma) wrote:

Dearest Ellie - It sounds like you are all having a fabulous time despite the extra long journey - poor you.
Anyhow I'm sure that's all forgotten now - just enjoy and
stay safe. I cant wait to hear about it when you get back
lol Grandma

Wed, January 4, 2012 @ 4:18 AM

21. Nicola Ballantyne (Holly's mum) wrote:

Hi Holly. Hope your throat is getting better - it will be nice and quiet for everyone if you can't speak!! Sounds like you're all having a fantastic time. Wish I was there. Love and miss you. Mum xxxx

Wed, January 4, 2012 @ 4:58 AM

22. wrote:

Missing you already Hoping your are having a fantastic time, it sounds like you are by the teachers comments.
We are back in Sheringham now, and we will keep up with your exploits daily.

Lots of love hugs and kisses xoxoxv

85

Wed, January 4, 2012 @ 9:59 AM

23. Jan ( Robert's grandma) wrote:

Hi Robert

Hope your having a great time. Don't mind if you bring snow back. See you when we get home from our holiday.x

Wed, January 4, 2012 @ 11:57 AM

24. Lorraine Lawrence (Tom's mum) wrote:

Hi Tom, sounds like you are all having a wonderful time and really enjoying yourselves. The skiing must be going well as you weren't mentioned in the wipeout list!! Missing you loads - enjoy youself. Hugs and kisses xxx

Wed, January 4, 2012 @ 2:29 PM

25. marie fowles robs nan wrote:

hi rob
glad to hear you finaly got there
hows the new board take plenty of pics then i can see this new board
everybody missing you at work
have a good time dont stay up all night you cant sleep in while dinner there
have a hot chocolate on me see you soon
nan and grandad xxx max too

Wed, January 4, 2012 @ 4:43 PM

26. M Hunter wrote:

Miss Entwistle - you should be leading the super advanced group by now!!!! ; )
Have a great time on the slopes everyone!!
Take care!!

Wed, January 4, 2012 @ 4:45 PM

27. DACA SKI STAFF wrote:

A good start, everyone up for breakfast at 7.30. We arrived on the slopes at 9.00 for a prompt start at 9.30.

Wipeout.
Christian Holt sported the wipeout t-shirt for his triple salco down the piste.In the afternoon the wipeout t-shirt was passed onto Joesph Kent after he lost control on a bend and face planted into the snow. Tommorow James Parker Thompson will have the pleasure of wearing the t-shirt as he crashed into the ski lift barrier, luckily James escaped without a scratch!

The Morning.
In the intermediate ski group, James Parker Thompson took Mr Worthington out on the slopes, who is now facing a weeks worth out detentions when we return back to school.
All the intermediate skiiers have improved rapidly and showed off their skills on the red slopes.
The beginer ski group were caught on camera flying the clue slopes perfecting the turns.

The Afternoon.
Valerie Thomas crashed into a stationary Miss Entwistle resulting in a two man pile up.
The advanced borders enjoyed the fact that there was a light dusting of powder snow over night.
Ellie Kershaw in the beginers group managed to get her ski pole wedged in the door of the gondola on our return to ski hire.

The Evening.
We arrived at the restaurant at 6.30 for a fantastic three course meal.
For our apres ski for the night we then made our way to Courmayeur. To join six other schools for a late night rave. DACA, once again tore up the dance floor with exceptional moves from Valerie Thomas and Amber Gemmel. Even the DACA staff performed a top class version of the macarana. We then arrived back to the hotel at 11oclock for an early night.

Wed, January 4, 2012 @ 5:04 PM

28. Garry Fowles(Robs Dad) wrote:

Hi Rob
Sounds like your having a great time
Hope the new board is holding up
Have a great time and il see you when you get back bring the snow with you sick of this rain and wind

see you soon dad x

Thu, January 5, 2012 @ 3:48 AM

29. Julie Kershaw(Ellie's mum) wrote:

Oh Ellie lol:-))It's not like you to be clumsy!!! Hope you had another great day & enjoying every minute of it. Did you show your moves on the dance floor?? Love you lots, Dad, Mum & Holly. xoxoxo

Thu, January 5, 2012 @ 4:36 AM

30. charlotte, jade johnsons mum wrote:

Hi jade, have you got off the coach yet? Not heard any stories from you yet? I'm getting concerned that your being a careful, quiet and thoughtful student even on the slopes!!! Eh keep up the good work. Make a snowman for me. Beginning to really miss you now xx I believe loads of snow is on its way xx love you as always

Thu, January 5, 2012 @ 5:30 AM

31. Peter and Ann (Elliies Grandpa and Nana ) wrote:

Sorry you missed our first e-mail, sounds like your having great fun we loved your trick with the ski pole!What might happen next !!!!!we will watch this space .
lots of love Grandpa and Nana xx

Thu, January 5, 2012 @ 5:52 AM

32. claire, valerie thomas mum wrote:

Hi val, hope you are having a good time. Heard about your crash. We are missing you loads even daniel. We also heard about your dancing, hope the food is alright know how fussy you are. Bet you felt like the journey was never ending after your break down, can't wait until sunday when you are home. Love you very muchxxx.

Thu, January 5, 2012 @ 6:30 AM

33. claire, valerie thomas mum wrote:

hi val, Hope you are enjoying your skiing. We are missing you. Sounds like you are having a good time. Love you loads xxx

Thu, January 5, 2012 @ 6:40 AM

34. wendy ( zaks mum ) wrote:

hi zak hope you ok and enjoyin snowboarding, avent heard ewt about you so u must be doin ok,is it owt like u skateboard ? is it faster than on u scooter ? taking u breath away ? ollies only started shoutin off u yesturday ZAK ZAK so loud lol, he turning his hands sayin zak gone lol. we all missin u loads especialy meeeee x cant wait till u home, no doubt u enjoyin the peace and quiet from billy and ollie x luv mum xxxxx

Thu, January 5, 2012 @ 6:41 AM

35. Leah (Nicole Yates sister wrote:

Hi Nicole
I am missing you so much and hope you are having a great time love ya lots and I will be waiting for you on sunday xxxxx p.s Keira is missing you to xxxx

Thu, January 5, 2012 @ 10:55 AM

36. Leah (Nicole Yates sister) wrote:

Hi Nicole
Hope you are having a great time in Italy and missing you loads Can not wait to see you on Sunday xxxxxx p.s Keira is missing you to xxxxx

Thu, January 5, 2012 @ 11:00 AM

37. Brett Davies wrote:

Hi Alycia, we hope your 1st skiing trip is going well and your not falling to much, can't wait to hear all your stories on Sunday. We are all missing you, love Mum Dad and Courtney xxx

Thu, January 5, 2012 @ 11:53 AM

38. Nicola Ballantyne (Holl's mum) wrote:

Hi Holly. Good to know you're having a great time. Hope you enjoyed the disco last night - bet you were leading the dance floor with the macarena!!! Take care. Leah is missing you loads (and me and dad) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Thu, January 5, 2012 @ 12:24 PM

39. charlotte, jade johnsons mum wrote:

Hi jade this is grandma mushroom calling- ooo I don't know what to say, its funny typing on a computer talking to you. Well hope your bones are not aching as much as mine. Can't wait for you to massage my back. Miss you loads. Paige says i miss you so much. Toodle pip grandma bel xx

Thu, January 5, 2012 @ 2:21 PM

40. DACA SKI STAFF wrote:

ski day three:
Well, what a day, the storm that travelled down France hit the Alps dumping 12cm on Aosta and putting all DACA boarders and skiers in the most testing of blizzard and white-out conditions. However, with trademark positive attitude, everyone got out, got up (fell down occasionally)and made great progeress in good spirit.

The wipe out teashirt for the morning was taken by James Parker Thompson due to his expolits the previous day. In the morning Bradley Stewart did a fantastic front flip on the cresta run on red run, earning the coveted yellow wipe out Jersey for the afternoon!

Valerie Thomas and Amber Gemmill had extra 1:1 tuition from a young handsome ski instructor and amazingly made great progression, to rejoin their group on Friday.

The beginner snowboarders Zak, Hannah and Will have made massive progress and are boarding solo, comfortably in their group on the slopes. Their instructor commented he is amazed at their progress. Zak cheekily threw a snowball at Mr Loughran while he was being filmed, Mr loughran however now has the video evidence!

As the day progressed, the blizzard got more intense and the fresh powder gave greater challenge, but more fun. Pistes felt like off pistes and everyone adapted technique to continue to improve - this will be evident when conditions improve for the last two days - we hope!

Apres Ski - Ice Skating. We went to the Aosta Ice Arena and as always, those who had been the Blackburn Arena excelled. Christian Holt performed his moon walking reverse, Zak entertained the ski reps with his 'Dynamo' style card tricks. Reece Lowery excelled on the ice, and after a quiet start, Tobryn shone for the girls! Everyone enjoyed the ice skating and weary but feeling great after a monumental day, we returned to the hotel at 11pm. Curfew at 11-30, looking forward to ski-ing the fresh snow the next two days, bring it on.....

Thu, January 5, 2012 @ 4:21 PM

41. jade (jj) johnson wrote:

Hi eveybody having a great time miss you loads.Today we went to the very top of a mountain and skied down in a blizard!I have been ice skating and was very fun love you loads Jade (JJ).

Thu, January 5, 2012 @ 4:31 PM

42. Joanne Thompson wrote:

Hi James, hope you managed not to wipe anybody out today!
Stay safe and have lots of fun.
Looking forward to hearing all about it !
Lots of love mum and dad xxxxx

Fri, January 6, 2012 @ 2:10 AM

43. Gary(Amber's Dad). wrote:

Hope your having a fantastic time Amber. Sounds like you are from the updates. We are all missing you loads and can't wait to hear all about it. Love you and see you Sunday. Xxxxxxx.

Fri, January 6, 2012 @ 6:16 AM

44. Amanda (Lorrisa's Mum) wrote:

Hey Lorrisa. Sounds like your having a fab time. Missin you lot's and lot's. Queen and Milo say woof!! Love ya XXX

Fri, January 6, 2012 @ 6:29 AM

45. claire, valerie thomas mum wrote:

hi val, Did you enjoy your '1 to 1' extra lessons? Hope you enjoyed your ice skating. Lots of lovexxx.

Fri, January 6, 2012 @ 8:46 AM

46. Denis (Lorrisa's dad) wrote:

Hello Lorrisa,
Sounds like a fantastic ski trip, I'm so jealous. Hope your having as much fun as it sounds
Can't wait to see you,
Love Dad xxxxxx

Fri, January 6, 2012 @ 9:48 AM

47. Tracey Ormerod wrote:

Hiya Jack (Ormerod),

Glad you're all having a brilliant time!!!! Knew that you wouldn't last long in the beginners group!!

Mum
xxx
(PS: I've eaten one of your selection boxes - sorry!!)

Fri, January 6, 2012 @ 10:26 AM

48. bradleys mum wrote:

hi brad,sounds like you are all having a brill time.we all missing you. its good to read what you have been up to.ellie un natalie,megan said hurry up home.hope you enjoyed the ice skating,un the disco. all my love mum xxx

Fri, January 6, 2012 @ 12:28 PM

49. Zak Hargreaves wrote:

hi mum, dad, ollie and billy i have just bought some sweets for all of you and a ben 10 watch for billy, can't find anything for ollie but still looking see you soon love you all xxx
Zak

Fri, January 6, 2012 @ 2:36 PM

50. lorrisa woolley wrote:

hiya had a greatb day. Got a grade 2 star emit instructer justin. whent down a blizerd coverd hill yesterday. I whent on a ski lift which was my goal and only fell off it one (or twice). The foods a bit strange but the bread is amzing. missing you loads family. lolls xx xx xx xx lolls.

Fri, January 6, 2012 @ 2:39 PM

51. valerie thomas wrote:

hi mum,dad and everybody else. mise you lots, can not wait to come home on english ground. i have a love time here skiing down slops falling over again and again.... but the best it about this place is the view - snow on the mountainslong tall trees just heaven. well to day I did some turns on big hills and the only time I fell was (you find this funny was coming back from the toilets LOL. see you soon val xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Fri, January 6, 2012 @ 3:18 PM

52. DACA SKI STAFF wrote:

SKI DAY 4
THE MOURING: The penultimate day started without a hitch with all students down for breakfast at 7:30am. We arrived at the bottom of the mountain at 8:30am to find that the mountain was temporarily closed due to a severe bout of wind! By 9:30am the gondalas where in full swing allowing us to arrive on the mountain for a 10:00am start. The good news was that the pistes were relatively quiet, however, some of the ski lifts were closed due to the high winds doubling the queing time at the lifts that were open.
THE AFTERNOON: In the afternoon all groups were challenged due to the harsh weather conditions. Khushna Sulaman-Butt started the afternoon off with a bang by falling face first when attempting to get off the ski lift. The intermediate group braved the steep red slopes with only Brad Stuart, Tom Lawrence and Nick Harop staying firmly on their feet.
THE EVENING: Tonight we had our presentation evening were we were awarded levelled certificates by our ski instructors. Amber Gemmell was awarded most improved skier of the week with Nicole Bury taking the award for having the most positive attitude. Zak Hargreaves won an award for his determination and ability to entertain the interski reps with his magical skills. Last but not least the best wipeout award was given to Joe Kent for his epic fall 50 meters down a red run earlier in the week. Everyone tucked up in bed by 11:00pm for an even earlier start in the morning. Looking forward to coming home but not looking forward to the long journey!

Fri, January 6, 2012 @ 3:49 PM

53. DACA SKI STAFF wrote:

SKI DAY 4
THE MOURING: The penultimate day started without a hitch with all students down for breakfast at 7:30am. We arrived at the bottom of the mountain at 8:30am to find that the mountain was temporarily closed due to a severe bout of wind! By 9:30am the gondalas where in full swing allowing us to arrive on the mountain for a 10:00am start. The good news was that the pistes were relatively quiet, however, some of the ski lifts were closed due to the high winds doubling the queing time at the lifts that were open.
THE AFTERNOON: In the afternoon all groups were challenged due to the harsh weather conditions. Khushna Sulaman-Butt started the afternoon off with a bang by falling face first when attempting to get off the ski lift. The intermediate group braved the steep red slopes with only Brad Stuart, Tom Lawrence and Nick Harop staying firmly on their feet.
THE EVENING: Tonight we had our presentation evening were we were awarded levelled certificates by our ski instructors. Amber Gemmell was awarded most improved skier of the week with Nicole Bury taking the award for having the most positive attitude. Zak Hargreaves won an award for his determination and ability to entertain the interski reps with his magical skills. Last but not least the best wipeout award was given to Joe Kent for his epic fall 50 meters down a red run earlier in the week. Everyone tucked up in bed by 11:00pm for an even earlier start in the morning. Looking forward to coming home but not looking forward to the long journey!

Fri, January 6, 2012 @ 3:50 PM

54. charlotte, jade johnsons mum wrote:

Yeah so great to hear from you jade. Can't wait for the stories on Sunday over a good old roast chicken dinner!!! Love you xx nice to hear you have put your skiing and ice skating lessons into practise xx Leia missing you, she's back and being a good girl in the school, she's looking forward to you getting back on xx

Fri, January 6, 2012 @ 4:28 PM

55. wendy ( zaks mum ) wrote:

is wonderin if you've set off yet? the dreaded long coach journey, hope you dont av any delays this time x were on count down here cant wait till you home x no doubt you all didnt wanna leave and wished to stay longer. doesnt seem long enough, with the coach journey. av to fly by plane nxt time lol x
luv n kisses mum ... ps hurry uppp cant wait xxx

Sat, January 7, 2012 @ 11:11 AM

56. Julie Kershaw(Ellie's Mum) wrote:

Just wanted to say a 'Big Thank You' to all the DACA staff for taking the kids on a fantastic holiday. Ellie can't wait to go back again! It was a wonderful experience & she enjoyed every minute of it.So again, Thank you for all you time & effort. xx

Mon, January 9, 2012 @ 4:05 AM

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