Two Centre Adventure

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1 Two Centre Adventure Domaine de Segries, Ardèche Mimosa, Languedoc Coast Please sign in! Parent Information Evening Tuesday 15 th May

2 Plan for this evening Trip aims Staff and Groupings Travel Information Passports and EHIC cards Accommodation Provisional Itinerary Meals Spending Money Medication What to pack T-shirts Emergency Contact Details Twitter Expectations Forms to complete now Questions

3 Welcome to PGL The UK s largest provider of outdoor education for young people Over 60 years experience Fully risk assessed LOtC Quality Badge holder Founding member of BAPA ABTA bonded

4 Trip Aims Personal development Communication New skills/experiences Team work To have FUN!

5 Staff and Groupings Miss Deakin Miss Martin Miss McNamara Mr Choudhury Mr Bowles Students will be put into groups and will be required to remain in these groups during certain times (e.g. during registration periods, at meeting points). Groupings will be dependant on tent/cabin allocations which are currently being organsied

6 Travel Approximate travel times: Dover to Calais by ferry 90 minutes Calais to the Ardèche 12 hours by overnight coach Ardèche to Mimosa 3 hours by coach 49 seat executive coach with toilet facilities, air con and DV player

7 Travel Information Sunday 15th July 2018 Please arrive at TGAS for 13:00 (for a 14:00 departure). Travel to Dover. Ferry Crossing with P&O (check in 17.35, crossing time 18.35) *bring some money for food on the ferry* Arriving in Calais at 21:05 Arrive at PGL Domaine de Segries at 9:00am, 16th th July

8 Travel Information Leave Segries and go to the waterpark on Thursday 19 th Arrive at Mimosa at 17:00 on Thursday 19 th

9 Travel Information 22 nd /23 rd July 2018 Departing PGL Mimosa at approximately 19.oopm Calais crossing with P&O at 09:50am Arrive at Dover at 10:20am Arrive at TGAS at approx. 14:00 on 23 rd July

10 Passports, EHIC cards and Medication Students will need to hand in their Passports and EHIC cards to a member of staff when they arrive at school on Sunday 15 th July. Medication and money should also be handed in at this point medication in particular needs to be handed in as this must be stored on board the coach, not underneath.

11 LEARNING OUTSIDE Domaine de Segries Stunning location in the heart of the Ardèche 16 thrilling adventure activities to choose from Perfectly placed for the Ardèche river canoe descent Outdoor pool and sports pitches

12 Accommodation PGL Domaine de Segries Vagnas Ardèche France Students will be in 4 bedded challets Roomings will be decided before the trip, and this will determine which teacher will act as your leader When I get confirmation of rooms, a notice will be sent out to tutors and students. You will need a sleeping bag

13 LEARNING OUTSIDE Mimosa Beachfront location on the beautiful Languedoc coast 17 adventure activities to choose from on land and water Ideally located to enjoy watersports on the Mediterranean Easy access onto the spacious, sandy beach

14 Accommodation PGL Mimosa Chemin des Montilles Grau des Vendres Languedoc-Rousillon France Students will be in 4 bedded tents Roomings will be decided before the trip, and this will determine which teacher will act as your leader When I get confirmation of rooms, a notice will be sent out to tutors and students. You will need a sleeping bag

15 The PGL difference Expert tuition from fully qualified PGL watersports instructors Dedicated PGL Groupies to provide support throughout stay Exciting and varied programmes All accommodation, food, activities and instruction included Free evening entertainment 24 hour support from centre team

16 Two Centre Adventure Adventure starts from either the Ardèche or Mediterranean Three days at each location 3 day 30km Ardèche River canoe descent Full watersports programme on the Med Introduces new skills, improves teamwork, motivation and confidence

17 Sample Itinerary Morning Afternoon Evening Day 1 Travel Travel Travel Day 2 Arrive at centre River Talk Begin Ardèche Descent Day 3 Ardèche Descent Day 2 Trois Eaux to Le Mas (12km) Day 4 Ardèche Descent Day 3 Le Mas to Sauze Plage (13km) Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Excursion/Transfer Day Waterpark Dinghy Sailing Mimosa Beach Banana Boat & Sit-on Kayaks Mimosa Beach Ardèche Descent Day 1 Peach Orchard to Trois Eaux (5km) Ardèche Descent Day 2 Trois Eaux to Le Mas (12km) Ardèche Descent Day 3 Le Mas to Sauze Plage (13km) Excursion/Transfer Day Waterpark Dinghy Sailing Mimosa Beach Climbing & Abseiling Mimosa Centre Robot Wars and Disco Vallon-Pont-d Arc Visit and Disco The Cube and Disco Beach Olympics and Disco Family Fortunes and Disco Depart for the UK Day 8 Travel Travel Travel

18 Sample Itinerary

19 Adventure activities Domaine de Segries On-site: All Aboard Archery Climbing Jacob s Ladder Problem Solving Sports & Team Games Swimming Trapeze Volleyball Off-site: Canoeing Excursions Mountain Biking River Bivouac Sit-on Kayaks Canyoning Mimosa Archery Banana Boat Bodyboarding Catamaran Sailing Climbing Dinghy Sailing Excursions Kite Flying Raft Building Sit-on Kayaks Snorkelling Sports & Team Games Stand up Paddle Board Swimming Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball

20 Evening entertainment Domaine de Segries Mimosa Visit to Vallon Disco Robot Wars PGL Sports Night Guess Who Dragons Den Splash Disco Visit to Cap d Agde The Cube The Million Euro Race

21 Excursion Day Make the most of the surroundings, explore local culture and gain cross-curricular enrichment Aqualand

22 Facilities Domaine de Segries Outdoor swimming pool Football and volleyball pitches Bar and disco area Shaded dining area On- and off-site adventure activities Shop Mimosa Easy access to spacious, sandy beach Indoor entertainment area with bar & terrace Shaded dining area overlooking grounds On-site adventure activities Shop

23 Catering and dietary needs 3 nutritious, balanced meals per day Self-service salad bar Vegetarian option Special diets catered for by prior arrangement Sample menus available online:

24 Meals Breakfast, lunch and evening meals and drinks are buffet style and are all included in the price Students may wish to bring a small amount of sterling to buy food at service stations on the way to and from Dover. Food on the journey to and from the PGL camps is not included. The travel company will be informed of all dietary requirements and allergies so these will be accounted for

25 Health & safety The PGL Code of Practice describes all safety and operational procedures both on and off-site including: Sample risk assessments Staff-to-pupil ratios Operating procedures Staff vetting & training Site security First Aid procedures Emergency procedures

26 Spending Money Small amount of pounds to buy meals during the journey. Students may also wish to bring some spending money for souvenirs/presents (around 100). There is very little chance to buy souvenirs there is a grocery store on site that sells snacks/drinks. We MAY spend part of a morning/afternoon shopping during our time on activities. Group Leaders will look after your money during the trip: Put the money in an envelope with your child s name on the front and how much is in there Hand to your child s group leader when you arrive at TGAS on 15 th July

27 Medication Students will need to hand all medication into their group leader when they arrive at TGAS on 15 th July. Medication needs to be in a resealable bag with their name and instructions for use clearly identified on the front. Inhalers and epipens Please ensure your son/daughter brings two on the trip. They will need to keep one on themselves at all times. The first aider will have the second one.

28 Passport and EHIC card What to pack Medication and a doctor s note (if necessary) Spending money Basic Kit List: Suitable nightwear Underwear Long and short sleeved T-shirts 1 pair of trainers/closed toe shoes for land-based activities Clothes for evening activities

29 What to pack For Activities: Water shoes/old trainers for water based activities Old clothes (long sleeved T-shirts, sports clothing etc) Fleeces Swimming Costume/Trunks Rash Vest or T-Shirt that covers your shoulders Shorts Sun Hat Light Waterproof Jacket Old Towel

30 What to pack For Day to Day Use: Sleeping Bag, pillow and bed sheet Torch Wash Bag Towel for showering (Micro Towels are good!) High Factor Sun Screen Insect Repellent (No aerosols) Toiletries (No aerosols) Labelled Bin Bags for dirty clothing Small Rucksack for days out Drink Bottle

31 Make sure you include your size and nickname on the sign-in sheet! DEAKIN PGL FRANCE 2018

32 Mobile Phones/Tablets You CAN bring a mobile phone and tablet if you wish, but: It is your responsibility there is no place to lock it away when we are there, and staff will not take responsibility for your belongings. It cannot reasonably be taken on activities you WILL get wet! The school cannot be responsible for lost or damaged phones There is extremely poor WiFi at both PGL camps This is a social trip as well as a water sports trip!

33 Emergency Contact details Miss Deakin Emergency Mobile number Home TGAS Mrs Bradshaw will be our contact at TGAS throughout the trip.

34 Twitter TGAS_Y8CHAMPION We will be tweeting throughout the trip so please follow us to find out what we are doing. If we are delayed on our return, we will update twitter so please monitor this. You do NOT need to have an account to view twitter updates the feed can be seen on the school website, and also by searching TGAS_Y8CHAMPION on google.

35 Expectations All students should: Respect and cooperate with all requests and requirements made by teachers Behave at all times in a manner which bring credit to themselves, teachers and the school Avoid noise and other behaviour which might cause inconvenience to other students and members of the public Participate fully in all activities and sessions during the visit Not to leave the accommodation or group at any time without informing their group leader. Always return to a meeting place at the agreed time. Be punctual Follow the laws of the country and comply with any regulations Not to consume or purchase alcohol, tobacco or any intoxicating substances Not visit the any tent other than your own Report any injuries/illnesses to a teacher immediately Be responsible for their possessions and take care of them at all times

36 Next Steps Hand in medical letter with photocopy of passport and EHIC card if you haven t already done so Roomings will be finalised in the upcoming weeks when I have heard back from PGL there will be a meeting to finalise rooms closer to our departure. A final letter will be sent out confirming the information given out this evening, and asking for an update of any changing medical issues

37 Next Steps Miss Martin Daanish Aijaz Sophia Eades Owen Garrad Hannah Gorrell John Hill Miss McNamara Finn Howell Lucy Jervis Green Avneet Johal Lewis Mander Austin Mander Mr Choudhury Kofi Senyah Lois Smith Matty Stokes Lillie Thurston Josh Verall Maddie Walton Mr Bowles Breanagh Mayo Harry McCarthy James Montgomery Finn Parkinson Olivia Rogers

38 Thank you for listening Any questions, please speak to Miss Deakin before you leave