Snow Fun – February 2026
In February half term 33 students and 4 staff had a great week of fun in the snow in Wagrain Austria. The trip included 4 hours of skiing every day and après ski activities including, games night, mini golf, swimming, and sledging.
Comments from Students:
What was the highlight of the trip?
‘Outside of skiing it was the sledging evening with the huge snowball fight, it was all so much fun’
‘Skiing 100%. Other than that, I enjoyed the card games and just hanging out’
‘Swimming and sharing my room with lots of friends’
What was your best achievement?
‘Managing to go down the blue slope on my own without falling over’
‘Being able to help my friends get better when I moved to the lower group’
‘Skiing over the moguls well and not falling over at all on one of the days’
Any other comments:
‘It was amazing thank you so much’
‘I’m very happy to have gone three times and am sad to never be able to go again with the priory’ (Year 11 student)
Comments from parents:
‘Firstly! WOW! What an amazing ski trip you organised this year … thank you! The girls had a brilliant time … and their ‘roomies’ were the best! Sounds like a totally awesome trip with a bunch of lovely young adults and they all had a blast!’
‘I just wanted to say a MASSIVE thank-you to you all for this year’s ski trip! I can’t put into words how much** and ** loved it! They have done nothing but talk about every moment since they got home. I honestly think it’s one of the best things they have ever done and the request to go in years 10 & 11 came through after a couple of days! ❤!’
‘They have nothing but great things to say about each one of you (staff). Thank you so much for giving up your half term for all our kids!’
‘I just wanted to say a huge thank you to all of you for giving up your half term to take my children skiing. They both had an amazing time and loved every minute! Thank you for looking after them and giving them memories that will last a lifetime.’
If you want to join us for Ski 27, please read on:
- Dates: Friday 12th February- 20th
- Cost: TBC with firm number of students interested around £1800 includes full board youth hotel, 6 ski days, ski hire (boots, helmet, skis, poles), evening activities, ski trip hoodie,
- Payments: Non-refundable deposit by 30th April 26 followed by 6 monthly payments (May, June, July, September, October, November)
- Transport: Coach/ Ferry/ Coach from and returning to school or Flying and Coach to hotel.
- Location: Saalbach – Austria
- Open to all students currently in Years 7-10
