Make that 35mins away, it’s had a rethink. Sat Nav must be as tired as we are!

Sat nav say about 45mins away from SVCS #SVCSSkiTrip

Leaving port now. Sat nav claims 2.45. I will start calling phone tree numbers with around an hour to go.

We are off the boat. We need to change drivers and then we’ll be heading to SVCS. Dartford tunnel closed so will update you as we get a little closer. #SVCSSkiTrip

Think the crossing might be a little rocky.

We are onboard

Lots of frustration here but we are now boarding.

We are still not sure of ferry times. Rumours abound that we will be on the 22.45pm. Sailing time is 100mins. Not sure what awaits us in Dover.

We are through uk passport control and are now waiting to get on a boat.

We are moving though. The students are being fantastic.

We are still in the queue to go through passport control. Once through I believe that their may already be up to 200 coach’s being stacked waiting to get on boats. We will let you know about potential return times when we have a better idea of the ferry we will be taking.

We are still stuck at Calais. It is, as you might imagine, Chaos her. Will keep you all updated when we have more info.

Mansfield has found a comfortable place to stretch out while we are stationary!

We are through the first passport check waiting for the second when we all have to troop off. Passport control handed me paperwork for the drivers that stated 4.15 local time sailing. Out the window it looks like a giant game of coach jenga atm.

Heading back to the port. Better luck 2nd time I hope. Students enjoyed the massive shopping complex, not sure they had ever experienced anything like it before. Lots of snacks and gifts bought. #SVCSSkiTrip

We are attempting to pass the time…

Positive-we are at Calais. Negative- the French have just turned us away and told us to come back at 1pm.

Just had our first toilet stop. We have made incredible time. Let’s now see what happens at Calais #SVCSSkiTrip

We have left the hotel. Hopefully we’ll all get some sleep on the coach. #SVCSSkITrip

52 teenagers showered and changed within a hour! #worldrecord ? #SVCSSkiTrip