Rydal Penrhos pupils delivered an exceptional performance at the North Wales Schools Skiing Competition last Friday, overcoming challenging conditions with determination and skill.
Skiing is just one long-established example of our school’s extensive programme of school trips, extra-curricular clubs and activities. Both in dedicated ski squad sessions, and timetabled outdoor education lessons, pupils visit the local dry slope at Llandudno Snowsports Centre to hone their skills, whether for recreational skiing or competitive events.
It was Llandudno’s dry slope that played host to the North Wales Snowsports Club‘s School Skiing Competition, which Rydal Penrhos participated in on Friday 10 January 2025. Across a brilliant spectacle of skiing, or pupils showcased not only their talent but also their sportsmanship and enthusiasm.
The competition saw several standout performances. In the U8 Girls category, Rosanna took the title with a lightning-fast time of 22.12 seconds, followed closely by Lizzie in second place. Kit led the way for the U8 Boys, earning first place with a remarkable 21.81-second run. In the U12 category, Jack secured top honours with an outstanding performance, while Niamh proved victorious in the U14 Girls’ race.
These achievements, along with many other strong finishes across the board, helped Rydal Penrhos’ Prep and Senior teams finish first and second respectively, accruing 166 combined points. This was enough to see Rydal Penrhos finish ahead of other competing schools – including Myddelton College, St David’s College, The King’s School Chester, and The Queen’s School Chester – who all contributed to a terrific day of skiing.
Next up on the horizon for our skiiers is the school’s highly anticipated international ski trip to Sestriere, Italy, the host of the 2006 Winter Olympic Games. There, they will have the opportunity to ski on world-class snow and put their skills to practice on the same slopes used by the top performers in the sport.
Congratulations to all competitors for their fantastic efforts, and a big thank you to the teachers, staff and organisers who made the event possible. We look forward to seeing what the rest of 2025 brings for our ski squad!
