Devonport High School For Girls

DHSG Alumni Afternoon

Dear Alumni, We are delighted to invite you to the Devonport High School for Girls Alumni Event...

Day 3 started as predicted under beautiful blue skies. The top groups head straight up into the mountains while the beginner groups warmed their legs up on some green runs before taking the 6 man chair lift up into the mountains. All skiers have had another phenomenal day, with the top group taking on their first black run.... While all the other groups have accomplished their first reds!! This evening groups 3 and 4 had a quick change ready for their snowshoeing activity which groups 1 and 2 experienced last night. Students were given their ssnowshoes before taking a scenic walk along a river before arriving at a teepee. Inside the teepee, the ccampfire was lit, everyone was given a cup of hot vimto before snuggling in to listen to a folk legend about the hidden people of Myrkdalen. On the walk back to the hotel, the serenity of the teepee experience was soon forgotten as the ski instructors started a snowball fight. Staff and students alike, it appeared nobody was safe from the flurry of snowballs!! Groups 1 and 2 went to the Kamben Cafe, where they played darts and mini bowling., in a chilled and relaxed atmosphere. It's been another incredible day in Myrkdalen and we can't wait to see what tomorrow brings

Day 2 in Norway started with grey skies and drizzle. However, it soon turned to snow higher on the slopes and by mid-afternoon, there was a fresh covering of new powder on the runs. All of the beginner groups ventured out onto their first Blue run and should be congratulated on how well they bravely used their newfound skills on some quite steep parts of the run. The higher group were challenged in the snow park to take on the box run and the jumps beyond. Most made it successfully and those who didn't, came away smiling and wanting to try again! During a relaxed afternoon, some groups went to the piste side cafe for hot chocolate before carving tracks in the newly deposited snow. The late afternoon saw an apres-ski of a visit to the Kamben Cafe to play shuffleboard ,mini-bowling and electronic darts or a snowshoeing expedition in the woods below Myrkdalen. During this packed day, we even found time for a birthday celebration!