After a lesson on the slopes, and being kitted out in snow gear, we definitely looked the part today! The occasional face-plant, cold face, and glare from the sun didn’t stop us from tearing up the snow. We took it all in stride and everybody had an attempt at skiing, with some natural-born skiers in our midst.

The drive to Perisher was a beautiful scenic drive. As the altitude increased, the amount of snow peppered on the trees and ground also increased and students were very excited to take photos from the coach windows. We had a brief snowball fight and built some snowmen before it was onto the serious stuff!

Students were organised into small groups for a ninety-minute ski lesson with an expert from Perisher, with each student getting an opportunity to look like a newborn deer (except those who had skied before). A ski lesson beforehand meant that we felt comfortable and confident beginning our day. Before students got a chance to tear up the slopes, we all gathered for lunch and made sure we were sorted into buddy groups to keep everybody safe and to make sure nobody got lost.

Although the tour is far from over, we know some students will claim today was the highlight of the tour. Today, six students from Ms Glacken’s group fondly looked back on their day:

Despite having a knee injury that flares up, Mia Lee gave it her best shot on the slopes: “Skiing in the snowy mountains was so different from the dry, sunny landscapes we have in Perth. The snow was absolutely magical, and taking a ski lesson really helped all of us get the hang of things. Today was a mix of falling over, laughing, and slowly gaining confidence with each run. Definitely a day to remember.”

Heena Daya thoroughly enjoyed her time today: “I thought today was fabulous. I had the most amazing time. The scenery was beautiful, and the snow was in really good condition which made it perfect for skiing and snowboarding. This was my first time skiing and it was so much fun, that I would definitely ski again.”

Amy James shared her highlights of the day: “Our trip to Smiggins Holes to ski was absolutely freezing, but it was worth it. The snow was everywhere and we had to be so careful when walking in the snow, so we didn’t slip. Mr Langley was very supportive and funny. We had a snowball fight and we absolutely destroyed him in a snowball fight. I definitely want to ski again.”

Maria Anohkin, who’s been skiing since she was young, quickly found her rhythm: “Today’s experience was very enjoyable and entertaining. The ski instructor was very knowledgeable and with their help, it felt like riding a bike. The snow was a lot better than expected and I enjoyed the more difficult terrain, with a variety of different slopes and runs.”

Sienna Ashton reminisced: “I enjoyed skiing down the slopes and going on the jay lifts. I got a great view of the mountains when I was on the jay lifts. I liked how our instructor split us into two big groups and let us have snowball fights. I liked throwing snowballs and how competitive the snowball fights were. I also liked the magic carpet area of the slopes.”

Charlotte Shaw reflected on her first-ever skiing experience: “I really liked going skiing today, especially because I had never been skiing before. I liked going up on the chairlift. It was really fun to make a snowman but it took forever. I liked hanging out with all my friends and spending time with other students, both from Duncraig and Carramar.”

Thank you, and have a good evening.

Warm Regards,

The HASS Tour Staff.

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