Today's prune of the day goes to Mr Payne, who recieved a double nomination for piste collisions. His main votes came from his collision with Miss Brown who was stationary on the slope. He recieved his hat from yesterday's winner Daniel.
Tomorrow's prune of the day will be nominated before we leave. Can you guess who it will be? All will be revealed when they get off the bus.
Friday 15 April 2011
ski school
ski school is fun and are instructer is really nice. she takes us all over the mountain and lets us decied where too go, she stops when we crash (for me alot of the time) and talks us through all the tricky bits.
blogged by Jamie King
blogged by Jamie King
The Pussy Cat Dolls
By Ella and Milly :) xx
Paddocks Press
One thing that really annoyed Mr. Brewer was when Naomi and I were skiing down the mountain having a chat and weren't really concentrating on what we were supposed to! At least we didn't crash!
Blogged Georgia Scott
Blogged Georgia Scott
Gymnastics on Snow
i'm used to people cartwheeling over me, but i've never had a snowboarder jump over me. I was travelling across the mountain alongside a snowboarder. I swerved towards him and crashed. As I feel he jump right over me and carried on down the mountain. i also went down a red slop today twice for the first time and didn't fall over once
blogged by lizziey vinten xx <3
blogged by lizziey vinten xx <3
The Skiing
By Ming XW(8J)
At first, I feel really nerves about this whole skiing thing but when I actually tried it, it feels great! We learned how to control the skis and how to speed up. I have learned a lot of things this ski trip, it is really fun.
At first, I feel really nerves about this whole skiing thing but when I actually tried it, it feels great! We learned how to control the skis and how to speed up. I have learned a lot of things this ski trip, it is really fun.
Amazing ski holiday!!!
Hello,
we would like to tell you about are amazing holiday.
First we are going to tell you about prune of the day! The main prune we wanted to talk about is Daniel scott, he was awarded this for flirting with girls from a different school on the chair lift then as he was getting off he face planted twice, it was quite funny!!
Also Lucy newman, fell over, lost her ski, went flying down the montain , then she had to use Enzo ( ski instructor ) ski.
Skiing is sooooooooooo fun!!!!
But i fell over a lot !!
Bye!! Xxxx
Blogged: Ellie Patrick (7M) and charlotte kozma (7c)
we would like to tell you about are amazing holiday.
First we are going to tell you about prune of the day! The main prune we wanted to talk about is Daniel scott, he was awarded this for flirting with girls from a different school on the chair lift then as he was getting off he face planted twice, it was quite funny!!
Also Lucy newman, fell over, lost her ski, went flying down the montain , then she had to use Enzo ( ski instructor ) ski.
Skiing is sooooooooooo fun!!!!
But i fell over a lot !!
Bye!! Xxxx
Blogged: Ellie Patrick (7M) and charlotte kozma (7c)
Gardham takes gold with Chanty in Silver position!!!
A Rookwoods first sees Matt Chant beaten into silver position by Jake G in todays ski test. Matt commented that it was a one off and sports day will see me take revenge. Jake is the first only person to achieve this grade. An outstanding achievement which looks good for his GCSE assessment
Falls and steaming boots!
Bonjourno,
Today was the second day of snow after three days of blazing sun because of that newly fallen snow, I kept on falling overs times in the space of ten mins. then another six times through the couse of the day. after i got my boots off they started steaming!?!?!?! Mr Brewer and Miss Brown were amazed and a little confused. this week has been great although i do want to get home because i am really really tired :)
Tobias Henley
Today was the second day of snow after three days of blazing sun because of that newly fallen snow, I kept on falling overs times in the space of ten mins. then another six times through the couse of the day. after i got my boots off they started steaming!?!?!?! Mr Brewer and Miss Brown were amazed and a little confused. this week has been great although i do want to get home because i am really really tired :)
Tobias Henley
Thursday 14 April 2011
Thursday's Prune of the Day
Today's prune of the day goes to Daniel Scott. He was awarded the hat for his abilities to talk French to impress girls from another school, whilst on the chair lift. Unfortunately, whilst exisiting he took a tumble in front of his group and impressed his new found friends even more.
Congratulations Dan for practicing your French in preperation of your exams. The language teachers will be pleased!
Congratulations Dan for practicing your French in preperation of your exams. The language teachers will be pleased!
The Group that Fell Over the Most!
OK guys, you have been voting in your...ten...to predict which group fell over the most on this day's skiing. You were asked to choose from the groups only from the names of one of the people in that group - Edie B, George G, Sarah H or Tobey H. Well now the results are in...
Edie B was in the Beginner group and the number of falls was: 31.
George G was in the Lower Intermediate group and the group fell over 60 times - the most! Ouch!
Sarah H's group fell over the same amount of times as the beginner group, which is surprising because she and her groupmates are all experts(!)
Finally, the group with the least falls (well done) were the Higher Intermediate group fronted by Toby H, with only 19 falls between all of them, including two spectacular falls from Mr Brewer and Miss Illston, the latter of which was the result of a failed 180 degree trick off a small jump. The Kiwi has not suffered any serious injuries as a result of that fall, apart from a bruised bum!
So well done the Higher Intermediates, and bad luck the group below, who fell, on average, 4.5 times per person.
Well done if you guessed correctly, and see if you can be as lucky tomorrow!
Richard S (aka. Ricardo/ Ali Hakim)
Edie B was in the Beginner group and the number of falls was: 31.
George G was in the Lower Intermediate group and the group fell over 60 times - the most! Ouch!
Sarah H's group fell over the same amount of times as the beginner group, which is surprising because she and her groupmates are all experts(!)
Finally, the group with the least falls (well done) were the Higher Intermediate group fronted by Toby H, with only 19 falls between all of them, including two spectacular falls from Mr Brewer and Miss Illston, the latter of which was the result of a failed 180 degree trick off a small jump. The Kiwi has not suffered any serious injuries as a result of that fall, apart from a bruised bum!
So well done the Higher Intermediates, and bad luck the group below, who fell, on average, 4.5 times per person.
Well done if you guessed correctly, and see if you can be as lucky tomorrow!
Richard S (aka. Ricardo/ Ali Hakim)
My Dad's Injury
The Test and Snow
Today, all the groups took part in the Test. First the beginners, they practiced their basic balance skills, then the intermediate tested their paralell turns, carving and straight control, and finally the expert group tested carving, short turns, and long turns. The instructors, overall, were pleased with their achievements and progress throughout the week. You might be thinking this involed rigourous hard work, but infact it was a gentle one by one ski to a bottom of a slope.
However, this all started just before the snow came down. Yes, it has finally snowed! Miss Browns, and Mr.Williams weather report was, once again, correct. A light scattering staeted mid-way throught the afternoon lesson and has continued to do so since, even at the time of writing this blog. We hope the snow continues troughout the night so we can wake up to a white day tomorrow (I wish)
By James Panther
However, this all started just before the snow came down. Yes, it has finally snowed! Miss Browns, and Mr.Williams weather report was, once again, correct. A light scattering staeted mid-way throught the afternoon lesson and has continued to do so since, even at the time of writing this blog. We hope the snow continues troughout the night so we can wake up to a white day tomorrow (I wish)
By James Panther
Let It Snow, Let it Snow!
We have snow. Our 100% snow falling on a school ski trip remains intact. Not enough for snowballs but WE HAVE SNOW!!!!!!!!
Wednesday 13 April 2011
Who has the funkiest socks?
In our ski debrief earlier this evening the group voted Lauren as the pupil with the funkiest ski socks.
Well done to those who voted for her in our online poll.
Join in with tomorrow's vote as the pupils will keep count with which group will achieve the most falls during their lessons!!!!!
Keep us posted with who is following. With love knowing who is reading/following our tales.
The Rookwood Ski Trip Gang
Well done to those who voted for her in our online poll.
Join in with tomorrow's vote as the pupils will keep count with which group will achieve the most falls during their lessons!!!!!
Keep us posted with who is following. With love knowing who is reading/following our tales.
The Rookwood Ski Trip Gang
Wednesday's Prune of the Day
Today's Prune of the Day goes to Lucie Newman, who was nominated by our head boy Eddie. Lucie was nominated for skiing down the mountain on 1 ski in hot pursuit of her other one, after a minor fall.
Congratulations Lucie the One Ski Wonder, that hat really suits the outfit!That's two nominations Eddie, WATCH OUT THE EYES ARE ON YOU!!!
Champions League Football
Hello everyone
After we had finished skiing this afternoon we had the option of Gestures or 5 a side football. As some of you may know I am a bit of a man so decided that I would play football with the boys. The game went well although there was a bit of rough play (jake and jack) who decided that they would hold each other back leaving the ball wide open. Anyway we got to the end of the game and we agreed that the next goal would win but.... after the team Iwas not had scored it was then decided hat that rule was silly and that the other team should have won. They are still arguing now and will probably be tomorrow!
Love
Seniour Preftect
Jess Allison
After we had finished skiing this afternoon we had the option of Gestures or 5 a side football. As some of you may know I am a bit of a man so decided that I would play football with the boys. The game went well although there was a bit of rough play (jake and jack) who decided that they would hold each other back leaving the ball wide open. Anyway we got to the end of the game and we agreed that the next goal would win but.... after the team Iwas not had scored it was then decided hat that rule was silly and that the other team should have won. They are still arguing now and will probably be tomorrow!
Love
Seniour Preftect
Jess Allison
Gestures
Hi Gang,
This afternoon we had the very fun options of either playing 5 a side football or playing gestures. As you all know I am amazing at football but I didn't want to show up the boys, so I played Gestures. Head Boy, Eddie Howe has a bit of a reputation for Gestures, as his infamous performance last year isnt easily forgotten. This year he didnt disappoint and got suitably angry at his team for not guessing 'hotdog.' His actions for 'Belly Dancing' were also quite entertaining :). Shannon also got some funny looks with her contributions to the game and her guesses were rather... odd. Unfortunately my team lost :( but Kirsten and Laurens team won with a very respectable 52 points, some of which were gained by Ella's Ant impression. Obviously my team was the best but we were just pipped at the post :)
Love and Kisses
Head Girl,
Sophie Compton
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This afternoon we had the very fun options of either playing 5 a side football or playing gestures. As you all know I am amazing at football but I didn't want to show up the boys, so I played Gestures. Head Boy, Eddie Howe has a bit of a reputation for Gestures, as his infamous performance last year isnt easily forgotten. This year he didnt disappoint and got suitably angry at his team for not guessing 'hotdog.' His actions for 'Belly Dancing' were also quite entertaining :). Shannon also got some funny looks with her contributions to the game and her guesses were rather... odd. Unfortunately my team lost :( but Kirsten and Laurens team won with a very respectable 52 points, some of which were gained by Ella's Ant impression. Obviously my team was the best but we were just pipped at the post :)
Love and Kisses
Head Girl,
Sophie Compton
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My Week :D
Hey everyone at home! the trip so far has been so good! Everyone is definitely enjoying themselves but we are all very tired! The journey over took a seemingly long 18 hours, but it actually went rather quickly. the hardest part was definitely the sleeping; for a person like me with long legs it was very hard to get comfortable! The skiing is of course the best part of the day for everyone. I love skiing. It's really one of the best things i've done in a long time. Today I went off with Miss Brown, Mrs Hacker, Sophie Compton and Martin Head for a few green runs down hill. It was so much fun; I LOVE GOING FAST :) Today was annually 'Whingey Wednesday', everyones achey and tired and very whingey, however the teachers were very upbeat and happy! Looking forward to tomorrow lots and lots.
Love,
Your new amazing Sports Captain
Lauren Marlow
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Love,
Your new amazing Sports Captain
Lauren Marlow
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Rookwood Rules
Our coach driver Keith retires next year after 40 years. He told us today that our group are the best group he has ever had...polite, respectful, friendly and well mannered. How proud are we! Your children are having a fantastic time!!!! So are the staff.
Liz Brown
Liz Brown
Owen's First Trip Up The Mountain
Today we went down the mountain on the green slopes, I only fell over once. I'm really enjoying the trip but wouldnt like to go down the black slope.
blogged by Owen Lewis
blogged by Owen Lewis
Tuesday 12 April 2011
Tuesday's Prune of The Day
Connor "Terminal 1" Gorsuch recieved his award from yesterdays winner Milly.
Mr Payne the help-FALL teacher
Jamie and Gozzers:- The Crash Test Dummies
Today I have seen lots of falls but the most have been caused by Jamie and Gozzers the crash test dummies. Jamie and Gozzers always stay at the back and fall behind, then try to catch back up. When trying to catch up they ski too fast and fall all the time. When they fall the whole group has to stop and wait for them to get and catch back up. Even Mr. Brewer has picked Gozzers up out of a gully.
Blogged by Harry Pannell
Blogged by Harry Pannell
Day 2 in the Claviere Big Brother House
Hello mum!
I miss you. So far mum i have fallen over quite abit but i think i am getting the hang of it.
By the way i have switched rooms so now i am in a room with Joe, Will and Owen and i am getting along with them quite well. All in all i am having a great time but I miss you. Matthew Sparkes
I miss you. So far mum i have fallen over quite abit but i think i am getting the hang of it.
By the way i have switched rooms so now i am in a room with Joe, Will and Owen and i am getting along with them quite well. All in all i am having a great time but I miss you. Matthew Sparkes
Monday 11 April 2011
Prune Of The Day
Milly was given the award for her amazing ditch jump, or should I say not quite a ditch jump. According to JB and his group she decided that instead of clearing the ditch she would ski tip the bank, forward flip/roll over the lip and land on her posterior to continue skiing.
To Milly the Ditch, we salute you!!!!
FACEPLANT!
The Prefects Hand Out Breakfast
And on the second day, they rose. After a sleepy start the coach party pulled into a service station where the Year 10's handed out breakfast. Service was enthusiastic for the most part, but a certain Sports Captain (Jake) was a bit... grumpy, to say the least. Breakfast Rating: (on Mrs Hacker's Cornflake Scale) 3/5 - the pain au chocolats, although adequate, left a little to be desired.
years 10 like skiing :)
Hi everyone.
Can sombody explain to me why its always cold in england, yet we rarly snows and were in the alps, 1300 metres up and its baking hot and all the snows melted. i think the wrong wether seems to be following me. HELP!
despite this the first day has great and i think that are instructer ( who is named after Enzo ferrari ) is crazy.
those who are reading, this has been Dan Scott
Can sombody explain to me why its always cold in england, yet we rarly snows and were in the alps, 1300 metres up and its baking hot and all the snows melted. i think the wrong wether seems to be following me. HELP!
despite this the first day has great and i think that are instructer ( who is named after Enzo ferrari ) is crazy.
those who are reading, this has been Dan Scott
Ski Time Year 7 Style
Everyone has been enjoying the ski time so far, luckily, but some strange things have been happening.
Allesammen har haft det sjovt till nu, Heldit!, Jem nonge merkelige ting har sket.
Matt Miles has had fun doing some tricks and showing how to handle the rocks. Smart boy! Hopefully no one will try what he has done.
Matt Miles har haft sjovt er gor nonge traekke og har viste hvorden et lege med stenerne. Fint grenge! Forhobenlig ikke nonge vill prove va han har gjort.
Everyone have obviously had a great time of their life! Probably the sleeping has done most of the effect, but skiing has DENFIENTLY done the job. Sadly there is only snow on the mountains.... But it is doing a fabulous job.
Allesammen har safoligt haft et fantastic tig a ders live! Moskig soveningen har gjort mest a det effect, jem skiing har SAFOLIGT gjort jobben. (Sadly) der er kun sneje pa bjerverne.... Jem de gorde et fantastic job.
Blogged by the fab Natacha Hansen! :-D
Allesammen har haft det sjovt till nu, Heldit!, Jem nonge merkelige ting har sket.
Matt Miles has had fun doing some tricks and showing how to handle the rocks. Smart boy! Hopefully no one will try what he has done.
Matt Miles har haft sjovt er gor nonge traekke og har viste hvorden et lege med stenerne. Fint grenge! Forhobenlig ikke nonge vill prove va han har gjort.
Everyone have obviously had a great time of their life! Probably the sleeping has done most of the effect, but skiing has DENFIENTLY done the job. Sadly there is only snow on the mountains.... But it is doing a fabulous job.
Allesammen har safoligt haft et fantastic tig a ders live! Moskig soveningen har gjort mest a det effect, jem skiing har SAFOLIGT gjort jobben. (Sadly) der er kun sneje pa bjerverne.... Jem de gorde et fantastic job.
Blogged by the fab Natacha Hansen! :-D
Thursday 7 April 2011
2 Days To Go
What to pack is today's question? With the weather this warm and I want the weather to be a lot colder what to wear in the mountains is important. Don't be fooled!!!!!!
Wednesday 6 April 2011
The Official Rookwood School Ski Trip Blog
Follow the adventures of this years ski trip on our first trip blog. Read the daily updates by the pupils live from the mountains of Italy. Share in the fun and laughter as it happens in resort. Follow the pupils as they give personal acccounts of their time in Claviere.
Going live Saturday 9th April
Going live Saturday 9th April
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