PGL EDUCATIONAL VISIT 2016
Monday 23rd May – Wednesday 25th May 2016
VENUE –Boreatton Park
PGL Activity Centre
Boreatton Park
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 2EZ
Depart: Monday 23rd May,
approx 10am
Return – Wednesday 25th
May, approx 4pm
STAFFING AND GROUPS
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There will be seven adults
accompanying the children
during this visit. These are Mr
Colothan (Headteacher and visit
co-ordinator), Mrs Newman, Mrs
Cunliffe, Mr Price, Miss Banks,
Mrs Prentki and Miss Davies.
Children will be organised into
working groups with children
from Canon Sharples for
activities (10 or 11 pupils per
group), and will have at least
one teacher with each group.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is in lodges, with bedrooms that
sleep between four and six people. There are
mattresses on all bunk beds with a bottom sheet.
The children MUST bring their own sleeping bag
and pillow as these WILL NOT be provided.
Members of staff sleep in separate rooms within
each of the lodges. Each bedroom has good
washing and toilet facilities.
Single gender accommodation groups have been
organised and children were given the opportunity to
chose who they share a room with.
MEALS
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Children will be provided with all meals during their stay at
PGL.
Meals will take place at the Dining Hall and children will be
given a range of choices.
Children will be expected to help clear away after they have
eaten and will be responsible for keeping the dining area
clean and tidy.
Children may bring their own treats if they wish (No glass
bottles please!)
Children will also be given an opportunity to use the shop.
Please do not send any more than £10 and all money must
be given to the group leader in a labelled purse/wallet or
money bag.
ACTIVITIES
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Children will be given the opportunity to
participate in a wide range of Outdoor
Adventurous Activities. These include
kayaking, giant swing, zip wire, low ropes, high
ropes, problem solving and orienteering.
Fully qualified and trained staff will lead each
activity and groups will always be
accompanied by members of teaching staff.
PGL have produced detailed risk assessments
of all activities, which we hold at school and
the trip has been endorsed by Wigan
Educational Visits Advisor.
Children will be provided with waterproofs and
safety helmets for all relevant activities.
EQUIPMENT
Children will need to bring several sets of old clothes. PLEASE be
advised to write your child’s name on all clothes items.
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SLEEPING BAG AND PILLOW
Towels (two for outdoor
activities, one for washing)
Wash kit
Torch
Two pairs of sensible outdoor
shoes or trainers
One pair of old pumps or
trainers for water activities
Outdoor coat or anorak
(waterproofs are borrowed from
the Centre)
Trousers
Swimwear
TALENT SHOW props!!!
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Warm Jumper or Fleece
T-shirts
Night-clothes
Underwear
Tracksuit or similar (jeans are not
suitable)
Socks
Hat and gloves
Books, comics etc
Large polythene bag for dirty clothes
Sun protection
Disco clothes
Other clothes at your discretion
Please DO NOT send items of value including mobile phones, IPODs and handheld games
as the children are responsible for the carrying and security of their own belongings.
ADMINISTRATION
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Good behaviour is essential to an
enjoyable visit for all. School staff are
responsible for maintaining discipline at all
times.
Fully qualified First Aid Staff are on call 24
hours a day. All medicine should be
handed to members of staff with precise
written details regarding times and method
of administration (please use enclosed
medical form).
Please do not ask your child to telephone
you. The weekend leaves little free time
and the use of public telephones is very
restricted.
Please let us know if your child has any
specific dietary needs. PGL require any
information regarding dietary and medical
needs.
MANY THANKS