1. October 2017

3. 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!

4. Liddington Wiltshire

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

7. 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

8. 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:
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

9. 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

10. 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

12. 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.

13. 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