Year 7 PGL

WeekendFriday 4th – Monday

7th April 2014

Why are we going?

• To have the opportunity to get to know each other.

• To improve our communication skills and our ability to work in a team.

• To enjoy some different outdoor physical activities.

Where are we going?• A PGL Centre

• Boreatton Park , Staffordshire (Near Shewsbury)

Travel

How will we get there?Departure

• 2pm Friday 4th April 2014– Come to school in your own clothes that are

suitable for a working day at school.– Bring your bag, sleeping bag and pillow to the

dance studio as you arrive at school– We will leave school promptly at 2pm.– We will arrive at the centre about 3.30pm.– There are three coaches and the school minibus.

Coach Rules

No chewing/ bubble gum Drinks must be in re-sealable

containers i.e. not cans or cartons You must follow instructions from

school or coach staff immediately You will need to remain in the

same seat for the duration of the journey

Return to School

Approximately3:15 pm Monday 7th April 2014

If there is any change it will be announced on the school website

Activities

Over the four days we will be:

•Raft Building•Giant Swing•High Ropes•Problem Solving•Zip Wiring•Abseiling•Trapeze•Climbing Wall•Playing Games

Equipment

What to bringTake plenty of clothing in case of wet weather (these are guidelines).

Clothing should be old.•Nightwear•Underwear•Socks, including over ankle length  •2 or more fleeces / Sweatshirts / jumpers•3 T-shirts •1 Long sleeved T-shirt •3 pairs of old trousers (not jeans) 2 for activities, one for evening•2 pairs of shorts•2 pairs of trainers (1 for wet activities that you would be happy to get totally wet and another to wear outdoors) •1 pair of shoes or pumps for indoors •Waterproof jacket•Baseball cap / Hat•Swimwear•1 set of Disco Clothes

What to bring

Other Essentials•Sleeping bag & pillow

•Wash bag (soap & toothbrush etc.)

•2 Large towels

•Torch & batteries

•Plastic bottle for drinks

•Sun cream

•Pen & paper

•Small Bag/Rucksack

•Labelled plastic bags / bin liners (for wet items)

What not to bring?

Do not bring:• Expensive Cameras• MP3/ music players

• Mobile Phones(These are not fully covered by our school insurance

policy and will be carried at pupils’ own risk)Phones should only be used during recreational

time.

• Hair Straighteners/ Hair Dryer• Expensive clothes

• No money is require £10 fund for tuck shop is provided

Expectations

Conduct on the TripYou must follow all staff instructions

immediatelyThis includes teaching staff and PGL staff

You need represent the school wellGood manners at all times, Please / Thankyou You must be sensible and considerate to others.We will need to work as a team – looking out for

all members of the group not just your friends.

You need to participate fully in all activities.

Accommodation

Accommodation We are stopping in lodges and in the

mansion.

Sleeping arrangements will be in dormitories

4, 5 or 6 students per room in the lodges 10 or 12 students per room in the mansion We will decide who is with who. The sooner

the yellow forms are in the better!!!

Activities

Activities We will complete all activities in

groups. There are 10 – 12 people per group. We will decide the groups. Each group will be lead by a member of

PGL staff who students will respect as they would St Peter’s staff.

There will be approximately 10 activities on a carousel basis.

Safety will be our first priority Teamwork is our second priority Everybody having a good time is third priority.