1. PGL Dalguise Perthshire Sunnyside Primary School 2019

2. Why Dalguise?
Dalguise is a fantastic forested site overlooking the River Tay, at the heart of Perthshire’s ‘Big Tree Country’. Most of the activities are on-site and are hidden within the woodlands all around the centre – making the most of the forest environment.
This excursion will develop team work, self esteem, problem solving, independence, responsibility, provide opportunities for challenge and begin transition activities.

3. Welcome to PGL Fully risk assessed AALA licensed ABTA bonded
Over 50 years experience
Founding member of BAHA
LOtC Quality Badge holder
PGL provides a wide range of top quality residential adventure and educational courses for more than 4,500 groups every year
All PGL centres and activities are risk assessed to comply with legal requirements and best practice. Risk assessments are available by request and on the PGL website
Centres are subject to the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority regulations (AALA) where appropriate
ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents) bonded means your money is protected
BAHA – British Activity Holiday Association. Responsible for establishing operating guidelines for the activity holiday industry
Through the Quality Badge Programme you can be confident that recognised providers fulfil all the necessary criteria as laid down by the DCSF, thereby better enabling Party Leaders to manage visits safely, efficiently and beneficially.

4. Multi Activity Challenging and fun!
Children will take part a variety of all weather activities including water-based.
The benefits of this include:
Improved self confidence
Improved team building skills
Better peer relationships
Improved resilience
Activities are chosen to suit the requirements of the group
5 x 1 ½ hour activity sessions every day
Benefits of a multi-activity course include:
- improved self confidence
- improved team-building skills
- better peer group relationships
- raised self esteem
increased motivation
Staff will ensure children follow the bedtime routine to

5. Sample Day

7. Groups Pupils will be split into mixed groups for activities.
Groups will be made up of Sunnyside, Redwell and Park Primary pupils.
Each group supported by a member of school staff

8. Dalguise Accommodation
Secure
En- suite facilities
Bunk beds
Staff rooms located beside children’s rooms.
Children’s rooms are allocated in consultation with the children.
Accommodation is Sunnyside only.
Boys and Girls are in separate rooms.
Room sizes can vary however this gives us some opportunity for flexibility. The children will chosen who they would like to share with and all children have at least an identified person that they wanted to share with.
If you have a specific concern about room allocation then please speak to one of us as soon as possible. Rooms are allocated based on children’s requests and teacher judgment and the children will be notified.

9. Dalguise Facilities Purpose built activity bases
Baronial hall for indoor activities
Meeting rooms
Sports dome
Shop -
We recommend max £5 per child. Please put in a wallet/purse/freezer bag with your child’s name on it.
Children can bring £10 pocket money to spend at Dalguise. Pocket money (in single £1 coins)

10. Catering & dietary needs
3 nutritious, balanced
meals per day
Vegetarian option
Salad bar
Special diets catered for
by prior arrangement
Staff do their upmost to cater for any ‘fussy’ eaters!
Continual investment in healthy menus
Fresh ingredients
Freshly cooked
Meals meet Local Authority guidelines
Caterers can deal with most dietary requirements but please ensure that if your child has a specific dietary requirement you indicate this on the medical form.

11. FAQ’s Valuable items – best left at home
No mobile phones/ handheld games
No electrical appliances.
Deodorants – roll-on only please
(aerosol sets off alarms)
Clothing – old, warm & comfortable –
(Raft building will require a full change of clothes!
There is a drying room available.)
What to pack and valuable items - Please limit luggage to one case/bag per person and one item of hand luggage for carrying food etc. on the journey and ensure that your child can carry their own bag.
The kit list has been given out but there are extra copies here if you need them. however we would like to stress that:
- Brand new and expensive items be left at home (MUDDY) Old, casual clothes are recommended
Pack more clothes if it is likely to be wet weather – drying room!
All clothing should be marked with the student’s name and school.
Deodorants - It is advised that children bring roll-on deodorants rather than aerosol deodorants as these can often set off fire alarms.
Contacting your child – We will contact you if necessary. Staff carry mobile phones at all times.

12. Kit List
Packed lunch for Friday – disposable bag with name clearly marked
Only ONE bag or case plus one piece of hand luggage.
Sleeping bag/duvet and Pillow
A water bottle
Torch
Toiletries – NO AEROSOLS
OLD clothes – for activities. There are 8 activities – pack a lot of t shirts and trousers/leggings. Fleeces and jumpers too. Layers are best for staying warm
Lots of socks
Clothes for the evening – not party clothes
NO denim.
Waterproof clothing if you have it. We will have 1 water based activity.
Bin bags for dirty clothes
Towels
Midge spray
Pyjamas and slippers
NO ELECTRONICS
No wellies – trainers/old shoes are best – 2 pairs, 1 for activities and 1 dry
NAME EVERYTHING
£5 we will have a short time to spend some money each evening.

13. A member of PGL staff will be on call 24 hours a day to assist.
FAQ’s
Contact
We will take all necessary contact details and contact you in case of an emergency.
A member of PGL staff will be on call 24 hours a day to assist.

14. FAQ’s Medication management
It is vital that medical info forms and meds are bought on the day of departure in a freezer bag. All meds to be handed to a member of school staff and should be labelled with name, dose and frequency.
Homesick
Children can become homesick but staff are trained to support them & from experience the other children rally around too. In extreme cases we will contact home although experience has shown us that this is rarely necessary.

15. FAQ’s
Photographs
Please leave cameras at home. In our experience children stop using them as they are busy taking part. Staff will take photos and these will be shared on our return with children who wish them.
Fear of heights / water /darkness
All activities are challenge by choice. Children are supported to ‘have a go’ but never forced to participate. If your child would benefit from a nightlight then please bring one.

16. FAQ’s
Snacks
Children can visit the onsite shop if they wish. Children can also bring snacks with them too, but these may be rationed by staff if necessary.
Bedding
A sleeping bag and pillow must be bought by children.
Teddy/Mascot
All children are allowed to bring a teddy/mascot with them. This may bring some comfort as a reminder of home.

17. FAQ’s
Leaving Day
Please arrive at the main entrance between 8:45-9:15am and bring bags into the school hall. Please ensure your child can wheel/carry their bag.
Please arrive dressed for Dalguise (casual). We will be there to check and collect medication.
All children will require a packed lunch for arrival on Friday.
Children will depart from the school at approximately 11am.

18. FAQ’s
Returning Day (Sunday 19th May 2019).
Children will return to the school at approximately 3:30pm (traffic dependant). We plan to leave Dalguise at 2pm.
If you have any further questions please pop in or call the school.