Transcript PGL Liddington (opened in 2010!)

PGL Liddington
14th – 16th May’14
Swindon, Wiltshire (opened in 2010)
(3 days = £174 + cost of bus)
Where is it?
Just off the M4 at junction 15
PGL Liddington
Formerly a conference centre and more
recently a hotel, it is a purpose-built facility.
Over 150 acres of grounds with natural
landscape including the woodland and two
lakes.
A pavilion, gym, floodlit all-weather sports
pitch and 11 full size football pitches!
What experiences will PGL
offer our children?
Why we believe this
experience is important?
"Evidence shows that learning outside of the
classroom brings benefits to pupils such as
deeper subject learning, increased self
confidence and raised achievement. It can
also help young people to understand and
manage risk."
DCSF statement, January 2008
Example Itinerary
 Arrive Wednesday lunchtime with your own
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packed lunches around 12pm
2 afternoon activities from 2pm until 5pm
Evening Meal
Evening activities until 9pm (flexible)
Full day of activities Thursday – 2 AM and 2
PM, with breakfast lunch and dinner included
Evening Activities
Friday morning 2 activities
Lunch included
Depart after lunch from 2pm
PGL courses reinforce and
support the following:
• Healthy lifestyle
- develops new sporting interests
- promotes a positive attitude to outdoor pursuits
• Staying safe
- Teaches pupils how to assess and deal with the risks
involved in their various activities.
• Enjoyment and achievement
The philosophy is all about the power of enjoyment leading to the
greatest achievements.
• Making a positive contribution
all about learning social and interpersonal skills, learning to value
and give encouragement and support, and seeing the world from a
new perspective.
Other Arrangements
 No mobiles, electrical items, sweets etc
 Leaving 10 a.m. on Wednesday 14th May
all children should arrive to school at
normal time
 Bus will return approx. 5.00 p.m. on
Friday 16th. (Merthyr Mawr Road)
 Medicines to Mrs Prosser
 Packed lunch or money for journey
 Pocket money max £9 (£3 each day)
Any Questions?