Our ski trip during the first week of the Easter holidays was once again a true highlight for our school community. <\/p>\n
With 49 students from Years 5 to 12 and our dedicated team, we spent an intense and memorable week in St. Jakob in Osttirol. A particularly special detail: around 20\u201325 of the students had already been part of Platanus since kindergarten \u2013 a connection that was clearly felt throughout the trip.<\/p>\n
In addition to skiing, a varied evening program created many unforgettable moments. Whether it was \u201cBeat the Staff,\u201d where students competed against the team, karaoke, or table tennis \u2013 there was plenty of laughter. The two evenings in the local sports hall were also a big hit, even if they resulted in more minor injuries than the slopes themselves.<\/p>\n
On the slopes, everyone made impressive progress. Our external ski instructors were once again highly committed and motivating. A special mention goes to Ryan, who, with great ambition, managed to guide complete beginners\u2014who had never stood on skis before\u2014down a black slope by the end of the week, complete with photo proof. With energetic shouts of \u201cGo, go, go!\u201d he pushed his group to achieve remarkable results. More advanced skiers were able to refine their skills with Christian, working on freeride techniques as well as tricks such as 180\u00b0 and 360\u00b0 turns.<\/p>\n
The conditions could hardly have been better: perfect snow, even some fresh powder, beautiful weather, and ideal conditions for sledding on the very first day. Off the slopes, there were plenty of highlights as well \u2013 from popular \u201cshortcut routes\u201d to free skiing in the afternoons and even small self-built jumps.<\/p>\n
Of course, some traditions were not to be missed: daily visits to the Spar supermarket just across the street and our traditional group lunch on the mountain hut. Another standout activity was the \u201cMurder Game\u201d organized by Mr. Okine, which provided great entertainment throughout the week.<\/p>\n
There were also memorable moments for the team, including the traditional \u201ccraft market\u201d on Thursday and relaxed apr\u00e8s-ski gatherings at the Knappenstube or on the sunny terrace opposite the Posthof.<\/p>\n
All in all, it was a thoroughly successful trip, marked by a strong sense of community, sporting ambition, and countless shared experiences. For us as a team \u2013 and certainly for many of the students \u2013 this week remains a very special highlight of the school year.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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