October 2017

Why PGL this year? Time of year - October Fits in with the new curriculum and topics. Does not disrupt children’s learning in Autumn term 2. Children bond with each other and staff at the beginning of Year 6. Better weather!

Liddington Wiltshire

Facilities NEW Activity Barn (completed in 2014) Netball courts Floodlit sports pitch Football pitches Classrooms / meeting rooms Three lakes 150 acres

Accommodation PGL Liddington used to be a hotel, accommodation is modern and comfortable in purpose-built blocks situated around two outdoor courtyards. Pupils - En suite rooms sleep 3-6 Children choose who they would like to share a room with

Catering and dietary needs 3 nutritious, balanced meals per day Self-service salad bar Vegetarian option Special diets catered for by prior arrangement Sample menus available online: www.pgl.co.uk We continually invest in healthy menus with freshly cooked ingredients obtained from fully traceable audited suppliers Processed food is avoided and meals meet Local Authority guidelines There will be hot and cold options available at every meal At lunch and dinner the buffet includes a salad bar and mixed fruit basket plus hot and cold drinks Our caterers can deal with most dietary requirements but please ensure the party leader is aware of any dietary requirements well in advance More food is always available if required

Adventure activities Abseiling Giant Swing Sports and Team Games Aeroball Jacob’s Ladder Survivor Archery Mountain Biking Trapeze Canoeing Nature Trail Treetop Study Trail Challenge Course Orienteering Tunnel Trail Climbing Problem Solving Vertical Challenge Crate Challenge Quad Biking Zip Wire Fencing Raft Building First Aid Sensory Trail The activities shown offer individual as well as team challenges Activities are designed to encourage new skills and develop existing ones Specific activities can be requested (though not guaranteed) and the programme is discussed on arrival at the centre

Evening entertainment Ambush Passport to The World Campfire Pirate Challenge Capture the Flag Talent Show Disco Wacky Races Film Night Robot Wars Have a Go Show

Learning Outcomes Leadership, teamwork, communication and problem solving Their renewed enthusiasm and motivation for learning will inspire success. Overcoming new challenges with the support of their peers, teachers and PGL staff helps to improve self-confidence. Reaching goals as a team means pupils are able to recognise the achievements of others as well as their own. You’ll notice improvements in many personal qualities such as self-reliance, responsibility, initiative and perseverance. Pupils leave with an appreciation for the benefits of health and physical fitness.

What now? £303 + coach (free bedding) £40 Deposit – 17th March £60 – middle of May Final payment – September Or contact the office or myself if you need any advice about payments. Any Questions at all – see Mr Hills www.pgl.co.uk