For many students it was the first time they had been away without their parents – and what fun was had.
Here are 13 pictures from our archives.
5. Duke's Middle 3
Duke's Middle School ski trip, undated. Photo: JC
6. Ponteland Middle
Ponteland Middle School pupils and staff during the ski trip to the resort of Crest Voland in the French Alps in 2011. Photo: NOP
7. Berwick Middle 1
Pupils who took part in Berwick Middle School's ski trip to the picturesque resort of Pila, Italy, in 2013. Photo: no
8. Berwick Middle 2
More pupils who took part in Berwick Middle School's ski trip to Pila, Italy. Photo: no