Clothing for ski trip
Please pack the case with your child and check the case’s weight (20kg maximum).
If we have to pay for excess baggage weight, we will send you the bill! Luggage
labels will be sent home next week with the flight details.
Lots of thin layers e.g. short-sleeved and long-sleeved t-shirts, sweatshirts
Track bottoms (at least 3 pairs), jeans
Swimming costume or trunks plus rubber-soled flip-flops for poolside
One bath towel
Pyjamas, slippers (and dressing gown if desired)
Underwear for the week
Smart outfit for awards evening
Trainers (at least two pairs)
A watch
Neck warmer/scarf 
Hat (plus balaclava for under helmet – optional)
Goggles
Ski gloves or mittens
Three pairs of ski socks (football socks are NOT suitable)
Lip salve and sun cream (at least factor 15)
Salopettes
Ski jacket – wear this when travelling – no need to bring any other coat
Shampoo, shower gel, moisturiser
Deodorant – no sprays
Toothpaste and toothbrush
Small packs of tissues
Hairdryers are provided – bring one if you wish but no straighteners
Please make sure that you have removed the tags and packaging from any new
clothes. Don’t forget the plastic bags for soiled clothing!
The children will be given a short break each morning during their ski lesson so you
may wish to pack some snacks that can be put in the pocket of the ski jacket e.g.
fun-size Mars bars. No chewing gum please.
Medication
Please ensure that all essential medication is packed (in a clear plastic bag) in your
child’s suitcase and clearly labelled with his/her name and the required dose. This
will be collected upon arrival at the hotel. If your child suffers from asthma,
inhalers must be brought and will be carried by your child at all times during
activities. Please indicate on the medical consent form if your child has any allergies
e.g. to penicillin or ibuprofen.
If your child suffers regularly from a minor ailment e.g. is prone to sore throats/
headaches/blisters, you may wish to pack the appropriate medication such as throat
lozenges, Calpol or blister plasters to be taken if required. Again, this must be
packed (in a clear plastic bag) in your child’s suitcase and clearly labelled with
his/her name and the required dose. This will be collected upon arrival at the hotel.
If your child is prone to travel sickness, please let him/her take a tablet before
arrival at school on 17th January. Another tablet should be packed in the case and
will be given to your child before the return journey.
The medical consent form must be returned to school by Friday 8th January.
Airport
Please note that current airline restrictions limit the size of hand-luggage – please
ensure that your child has only one small rucksack. Because of the restrictions on
liquids being taken on board, please do not include any liquids in your child’s handluggage. The children will be given the opportunity to buy a drink for the flight once
we have cleared the security checks. A maximum of £10 sterling should be brought
for spending at the airport or on the flight. Meals are not supplied on this flight so
it is important that you send a packed lunch with your child (no yoghurts).
It will be a long journey so a few games, books or a pack of cards would be a welcome
distraction! An MP3 player, Nintendo DS, etc. may be brought (don’t forget to pack
the charger and a European adaptor plug) but entirely at your own risk! You can also
send a camera – a disposable one would be best. No expensive headphones or tablet
computers/iPads and, as always, mobile phones must not be brought.
Website
brooklandsski2016.blogspot.com (no www)
If you want to keep up-to-date with our progress during the week, you can log on to
our ski blog (internet diary) to find out what we have been up to each day. You can
even leave comments! All the photos from the trip will be added to the site when we
return.
Spending money and passports
£110 worth of Bulgarian Lev – please order early and send into school in a clearly
labelled envelope by Tuesday 12th January. Passports must also be sent into school
by this date.