CALLUM Mackenzie has swapped Birchwood for the ski resort of Fernie in Canada this weekend.
He has fulfilled a long ambition to become a ski instructor after studying at Birchwood College and then taking on an apprenticeship with the PE Department.
"I owe the school and college a lot," said Callum, who studied for a BTEC level three diploma in sport.
"I have had lots of opportunities, both as a student and as a member of staff, to gain experience as a sports leader and once I have completed my training I will be qualified to work at ski resorts all over the world.”
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