PUPILS from two Eden schools have returned from an ‘excellent’ week skiing in the French Alps.

The course at Risoul gave 55 students from Appleby and Kirkby Stephen grammar schools an opportunity to develop their skiing and foreign language skills and make new friends.

Students enjoyed four hours instruction each day, with many of the group gaining ski qualifications as they made the most of good snow and piste conditions and wall-to-wall sunshine.

The schedule also included ice-skating, a town trail, Luge rides and a pizza evening at a local restaurant.