Winter School

Week 8 of Winter School has brought some warmer weather, a riverside BBQ, a spontaneous dance party and a visit to Yarrangobilly Caves.

Students have been busy on their academic subjects. Yr 7 Music students have finished their music video which they have been working on throughout the term. Working with sounds recorded on the slopes, they created a music video titled The Hat Thief. This video was proudly presented to the rest of the Winter School cohort during Thursday’s Prep time.

Students have continued to enjoy their ski lessons: “The ski lessons are great, especially with my instructor Graeme, who is a total legend and helps to pick us up when we stack.” Jemima Flavell

Seeing the students’ progress in their ski and snowboard skills this term has been fantastic. The beginner group are now doing black runs. Everyone has increased their confidence, technique and speed.

On Wednesday, students and staff enjoyed a buffet dinner at The Station restaurant. Some of the students also enjoyed a spontaneous dance party before Prep: “We had an awesome dance party tonight and got to enjoy Ms Stewart’s spectacular music choices as well as Mr Levick, Emily and Ms Pierce’s dance moves.” Willow Stefanovic

On Friday Helen surprised us with a BBQ lunch at Thredbo after ski lessons finished. It was lovely to sit by the river with friends and enjoy the sausage sandwiches.

Students and staff gathered in the Rec Room for a talent show on Saturday night. A highlight was Callum Wardman-Browne’s piano performance of Elton John’s Your Song.

On Sunday students headed to Yarrangobilly Caves and Thermal Pools. It was fascinating seeing all the rock formations and walking around in another section of the Snowy Mountains National Park.

As we near the end of Winter School it has been great to hear from students about their experiences:

“Winter School has been a great experience to mature and become more independent.” Daniel Cullen

“Winter School so far has been an amazing experience that has allowed me to build bonds and relationships with many people that I probably would not have talked to otherwise. It has also helped me learn to take responsibility for my personal and educational life. The on-snow activities are amazing and have improved my technique extremely.” Charles Baskerville

“An experience filled with emotional rollercoasters.” Mia Kloiser-Jones

“The best way to learn and have great time with your mates.” Willem McCormack

We are all looking forward to sharing our Winter School experience with family and friends at the final dinner in a couple of weeks. Until then, here’s to another fantastic week at Winter School. Fingers crossed the snow continues to hold up as spring has well and truly sprung!

Emily Quinn Smyth
Winter School Assistant

Mr David Gregory
Head of Winter School
dgregory@redlands.nsw.edu.au