ESSKIA qualifying race at Welwyn

20th September
Mount Grace School entered the School Ski Race Team into the English Schools Ski Association races again for the 2nd year. Our regional qualifier was at Gosling Ski Slope so in true Mount Grace style we arrived early at the slope to set up the Gazebo and prepare for the days event. We even beat the Ski Bartlett shop which arrived just after us around 7.10am!!
The Racing commenced around 11.00am after practice, course inspections and meetings etc.
Our School is very grateful to Gosling Ski Centre for kindly providing two of our team with Skis, boots and poles.
Mount Grace were competing in the U16 age group and had a very successful day winning the age group by over 3 seconds. Mr Textbook supported the Boys very well at the top of the slope helping to slap the gunk on the skis whilst Mrs P gate judged and the other parents viewed the race biting their nails, recording the scores on the doors.
A great day was had by all and the weather was the biggest surprise by turning out to be rather warm and sunny!
On leaving the slope after the race we had a good chat with Bartletts mobile Ski Shop. Terry and Sally were both treated to a slice of Home made lemon drizzle cake. It is official... Terry is very impressed with Robert & Daniel's cake making abilities!!
A cake will be delivered to the shop on our next visit.

Mount Grace is through to the National Finals to be held in Rossendale in October. We can't wait for the journey up t'North in the School Mini Bus!! Just hope Sir has a new repertoire of songs to sing as he drives along. How come most welsh people sing so well?