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School Skiing 2019

Jackie From Accounts —

Here is a quick update to keep you informed about our Winter Programme for 2019

Just a reminder that skiing starts next week for Pounamu, Coronet (children that are old enough) Kimi Akau and Skippers. It is going to be a great programme. Thanks once again to all the wonderful parents for volunteering to help us.

Ski Dates

  • Pounamu/Coronet - The Remarkables - Monday 19 August, Tuesday 20 August, Monday 26 August, Tuesday 27 August, Monday 2 September, Tuesday 3 September (back up day)
  • Kimi Akau - Coronet Peak - Tuesday 20 August, Wednesday 21 August, Thursday 22 August, Tuesday 27 August, Wednesday 28 August, Thursday 29 August (back up day)
  • Skippers - The Remarkables - Wednesday 21 August, Thursday 22 August, Friday 23 August, Wednesday 28 August, Thursday 29 August, Friday 30 August (back up day)
  • Kawarau - Coronet Peak - Tuesday 3 September, Wednesday 4 September, Thursday 5 September, Tuesday 10 September, Thursday 12 September, Tuesday 17 September (back up day)
  • Rees - The Remarkables - Wednesday 4 September, Thursday 5 September, Friday 6 September, Monday 9 September, Tuesday 10 September, Friday 13 September (back-up day)


Gear Checklist

  • Waterproof outer layers of clothing including a waterproof jacket and a pair of waterproof or similar over trousers
  • Warm layer to wear under your waterproof outer layer
  • A warm jersey or polar fleece middle layer
  • Polypro or merino thermal layer including long leggings or tights
  • A t-shirt or similar to wear under a mid-layer
  • Sunglasses or ski goggles (very important)
  • Sunscreen (will be provided by the school)
  • Socks (1 to wear and 1 spare)
  • Warm gloves (preferably waterproof)
  • Helmet (if you have one otherwise a helmet is provided with gear hire)
  • Good size lunch and water
  • Plastic bag for wet gear
  • Ski Pass
  • Skis and poles (if needed) or Snowboard


Thanks all.  Have a wonderful time.