Day 4: Confidence, Chaos & Competitive Bowling
Day 3 on the slopes has arrived… and we are officially skiers. (Or at least we look like we know what we’re doing from a distance.)
This morning, something magical happened. People who spent Day 1 sliding sideways and apologising to the snow were suddenly making actual turns. Parallel skiing is no longer a myth — it’s happening.
The beginners bravely tackled bigger slopes, armed with determination and slightly dramatic facial expressions. Meanwhile, the more advanced groups zoomed off looking like they belonged in the Winter Olympics (or at least a very low-budget version of it).
By the afternoon, confidence levels were high. Possibly too high. There were races (unofficial, obviously), impressive stops, and a few surprise snowploughs when speed suddenly felt like a bad idea.
But spirits stayed high, and everyone helped each other up, skis and dignity included.
Just when our legs thought they could finally rest… it was bowling time.
Yes, after skiing all day, we decided the logical next step was competitive sport involving heavy balls and snazzy shoes.
The bowling alley quickly turned into a championship arena. There were:
* Dramatic wind-ups
* Confident victory poses (before the ball even hit the pins)
* Balls that rolled so slowly we aged slightly waiting
Some students uncovered hidden bowling talents — strike after strike like absolute pros. Others mastered the art of the gutter ball with impressive consistency. It’s all about commitment.
The teachers joined in too, proving that:
1. They are extremely competitive.
2. They will absolutely mention their high scores tomorrow.
3. They celebrate strikes like they’ve won a gold medal.
There were cheers, chants, and at least one celebratory dance that will definitely resurface at school.
Day 4 has been the perfect mix of progress and pure chaos. We’re skiing faster, falling less (mostly), and bonding over both snowy triumphs, bowling defeats and the blocked toilet in the room of the 7 boys.
Today’s awards go to:
Kamikaze – Jack R ploughing into people
Poser – Jakob S asking to live groups and jumps on the flat
Muppet of the day – Jack C for forgetting his ski pass
– Mrs Wycherley
