Year 6 PGL Trip

1. Year 6 PGL Trip Monday 20th – Friday 24th May 2019

2. PGL • PGL has been operating holidays, tours and courses since 1957 and has therefore amassed a wealth of experience over half a century. The lessons learnt have become the foundation of our operating policies and practices resulting in an excellent safety record. • PGL has always placed a huge emphasis on safety – as a founder member of BAPA (British Activity Providers Association) and a licence holder for activities in scope of AALA (Adventure Activities Licencing Authority) regulations. Canoeing at all centres is approved by the BCU(British Canoe Union) and all our sailing centres are recognised RYA (Royal Yachting Association) teaching establishments. • We have always been pioneers of a safe approach to outdoor education. At the same time, we acknowledge that risk is part of life and so we try to help ensure that children understand the concept of risk benefit, so that they can learn to remain safe whilst still being able to live life to the full.

3. PGL Dorset Osmington Bay is set in 45 acres of grounds with access to a beautiful pebble beach and cliff top views and has stunning views of Weymouth and Portland.

5. PGL Osmington Bay... Why Change? • Wider range of outdoor activities • Opportunities to take part in water sports • Opportunities to visit the nearby coast • Small room sleeping 4 with ensuite shower and toilets • Large range of healthy food • Large indoor facilities including climbing walls, a large sports hall and an immense activity zone

6. Watersports take place just a short coach journey away on the nearby Isle of Portland, at the multi-million pound facility where the 2012 Olympic sailing events were held • Opportunity to offer our children different challenges

7. Security • Completely enclosed site with fences and gates marking the boundaries • Electronic gates at main entrance • 24 hour security patrol of the site • All PGL staff are issued with identification badges. • All visitors must be issued with a badge or identification sticker andsigned in and out in the visitors’ log.

8. PGL staff wear company uniform while on duty. This allows them to be instantly recognised in their role. • Any unrecognised person encountered on site must be directed to the senior staff member at reception and the contact noted in the centre log. • Clear missing person protocols.

9. Safe Staff Recruitment • Approximately 50% of staff are returners: the remaining 50% are recruited annually by the central Recruitment Department. • All experienced recruitment officers make their selections based on a detailed application form and two formal written references from people who know the applicant in a professional capacity. • Any qualifications claimed by applicants must be supported by documentary proof of level and currency. • candidates selected are offered contracts of employment subject • to satisfactory enhanced checks from the Disclosure and Barring Service • the successful completion of pre-employment training, and a • favourable performance during their probationary period. • All staff are also ‘Barred List’ checked prior to commencing work.

10. Example of Staff Competence • All instructors are carefully selected, highly trained and meet the requirements laid down by national governing bodies, including The Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA), • The British Activity Providers Association (BAPA) and the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC).

11. Accommodation • All premises, rooms, equipment and resource provision are suited to the task, adequately maintained and are in accordance with statutory requirements. • All bedrooms and bathroom windows have opaque blinds, curtains or equivalent. • Bedrooms clean, bright and well maintained • Sleeping areas are adequately lit and have at least one external window providing adequate ventilation and some lovely sea views.

12. There is adequate space for the storage of luggage and clothes under beds or in cupboards, drawers and shelves. • Plenty of hooks for hanging towels / damp clothes • All rooms sleep 4 children with 2 bunk beds and have an en suite toilet and shower. • Staff quarters are situated next to children’s accommodation in the same corridor.

13. Adults Miss Donatantonio Miss Pringle Mr Cicco (Student Teacher at St Mary’s Uni) Mr Michael Oxenford (Seminarian and teacher)

14. Journey Details • Arrive at school for 11:30am for a 12 noon departure. • Please ensure that they have had a good brunch! • Children will need to bring a packed lunch to be eaten on arrival (no bottles, fizzy drinks or nuts) • Children to go to the Main Hall. • Luggage to be left at the front of the school building. • Travel sickness – please administer travel sickness medication to your child(ren) before coming to school.

15. Arrangements • Please ensure that their clothes, suitcase and any other belongings are clearly named. They also need to be able to carry their suitcase/bag from the coach to where they are staying. • The children are not allowed to bring mobile phones, tablets or electronic games. They are able to bring a disposable camera if they wish. • The children can bring books, magazines and cards to keep themselves amused but these are their own responsibility. • No sweets or snacks to be taken. • A small bottle of water is advised.

16. Arrangements: • All medication needs to be handed to Miss Donatantonio by Friday 17th May ALL medication needs to be clearly named and correspond with those listed on your child’s medical form.

17. Arrangements: • The children are allowed to take up to £10 pocket money. We ask that this is in the form of £1 and £2 and in a named envelope. • The pocket money needs to be sent into school by Friday 10th May. Staff will distribute a maximum of £2 per day. Your child will be responsible for any change they have left over.

18. Arrangements: • Home Liaison – In case of an emergency, please contact Mrs Heymoz. • Children will not be allowed to telephone home. • Mrs Lennox will let all parents and carers know that the children have arrived safely by text on the first day. • There will be daily updates via the Year 6 Blog on the website. • On the return journey home, you will be kept updated via Schoolcomms. There is no need to call the school office.

19. Destination: Pope Paul School Party OsmingtonBay Centre, Shortlake Lane Osmington Weymouth DT3 6EG https://www.pgl.co.uk/en-gb/adventure-holidays/centres/osmington-bay We strongly suggest that you write to your child during the week (they love it!).

21. Example activities • Dragon boating • Jacob’s Ladder • Kayaking • Zipwire • Fencing • Coastal Walk • Rifle Shooting • Quad biking • Climbing

23. Example evening activities • Campfire • Disco • Ambush • Sports Night • Cluedo

24. Food • Meals are freshly cooked, balanced and will provide the children with plenty of energy to keep them going throughout the day.  • Hot and cold meals with vegetarian options • Homemade soup every day • Self-service salad bar • Fresh fruit with every meal • Allergies, intolerances and special diets catered for

25. Forms • Information Sheet (white sheet) • Packing List (white sheet) • The 3 forms to return to school are coloured single sheets: • Yellow = Parent Consent Form • Purple = Medical Permission Slip • Pink = Copy of Trip Rules to be signed by parents and pupil We advise you to keep a copy and give one to your emergency contact.

26. What to pack! • Clothing and kit list • Drawstring bag & water bottle • Sun cream • Purse • Medicine – must be prescribed. Calpol sachets or hay fever medication can be sent in a new labelled box. • Teddy! • Sleeping bag and pillow if not paid £12.50 • Black bin liner

27. Please No…. • Mobile phones • Game consoles / iPods / Hair straighteners etc • Sweets of any kind • Spray deodorants/hairspray

28. Arrival Home • Expected arrival time between 5 and 5:30pm • Please be there promptly - your child will want to see you! • Children will return very tired!

29. Questions?