by Ann-Marie and Mahi Year 9
Skiing in Vermont was a wonderful experience especially because there was heavy snowfall which made it extremely fun. One of the highlights of the trip was my instructor Matt Buffoni, because he was extremely kind-and helpful, but also funny, which made the learning process even more enjoyable. He had a way of keeping everyone laughing and cheerful, and my group really appreciated his patience and sense of humour on the cold slopes.
Evenings were just as entertaining for us as were the two water park visits. We also watched an ice hockey game one evening, which was very fast-paced and a true pleasure to watch. Even better, we were able to ice skate at the same arena, which was a fun challenge and left us with some great memories. The scenery up in the mountains was just beautiful, with pretty snowy landscapes everywhere.
On the final days of our trip, we took a coach back to Boston, where we had a karaoke session. Afterwards, we enjoyed a lovely meal together at a nice restaurant. The next day, we took a guided tour of Fenway Park, home of the legendary Boston Red Sox. We got to see the baseball field up close, learned about the history of the team, and heard stories of some of the most famous players who have played there. After the tour, we headed to Quincy Market to pick up some last-minute souvenirs before making our way to the airport for the journey home. We were very fortunate to have the opportunity to go on the ski trip and would like to say a big thank you to all the teachers for making this such a memorable trip. I can honestly say, on behalf of everyone, that the whole trip was unforgettable.
