21st March 2016 What and Where is PGL Purpose of the week Activities Grange itinerary, accommodation, staffing Payment Questions

Largest and most successful PGL: running adventure courses for young people since 1957. Centres in Britain, France & Spain All centres are inspected & approved by the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority. All instructors are well trained & are subject to continual assessment.

Boreatton Park… Situated in the beautiful Shropshire countryside. Opened in 1978 & offers impressive facilities & an oustanding range of dryland activities & watersports.

Purpose Learning outside the classroom Problem solving Builds independence Social Skills Teamwork Skills Fun

Activities…Dryland Dryland activites include… Abseiling Archery Challenge courses Quad bikes High Ropes Rifle shooting

Activities…watersports Watersports activities include… Canoeing Raft building Swimming

Sample itinerary:

Food… Self service with a good choice of food. Breakfast, lunch & evening meal plus hot drink before bed.

Accommodation… Tall Timbers Lodges… Pupils: Rooms sleeping up to 6 in en suite lodges. Teachers: Twin rooms within building

Grange staff & other info… Members of staff from Grange will accompany the children. You will be asked to complete a medical form. A clothing list will be available later in the year.

Grange staff & other info… Sample Staffing: Miss Jurgs, Mrs Dodwell, Miss Goindi, Miss Biss Mrs Roberts, Mr Hazel, Mr Morrel

Grange staff & other info… Grange School has done this before: Opportunity to discuss / collect all medical details Individual needs discussed with PGL site management Departure procedure – quick and efficient drop off Communications policy – daily texts Pocket money policy - £15 total

Dates Departure: Monday 21st March Return: Thursday 24thth March between 5.30 – 6.00 pm

Payment schedule… Initial non refundable deposit of £50.00 to be handed into the office by the 9th November. It’s a lot of money to pay in one go. Interim payments can be paid monthly. Excellent value for 4 days away, cooked meals, sporting equipment and qualified instructors .

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