News and Media: Make the Most of Your Activity Week!
28 August 2008
Looking for a provider who can guarantee quality and value as well as a full range of opportunities for learning outside the classroom? Look no further!
UK Adventure
PGL leads the market with 18 centres in the UK and over 50 adventure activities to give you a great value Activity Week. Our multi-activity courses guarantee an action-packed stay and memories to last a lifetime! Multi-activity gives young people the opportunity to develop in a controlled, yet highly stimulating environment.
Key Outcomes include:
• Increased social awareness
• Better health and fitness
• Increased motivation and appetite for learning
• Improved confidence
Adventure in France and Spain
Watersports and Adventure courses
Stretch your students with a once-in-a-lifetime school trip! The ideal progression from UK Adventure, an overseas adventure motivates young people to become increasingly independent while helping them understand the benefits and dynamics of teamwork.
The adventure of a lifetime!
Action-packed Mediterranean Watersports, canoe descents in the breathtaking Ardèche, exhilarating Alpine sports and more - as well as the chance to experience the local culture!
Language and Culture
There is no substitute for taking pupils out of the classroom to discover a language spoken by its native speakers and the culture of a different country!
You will receive the full support of PGL staff including an itinerary planning service and dedicated tour organiser.
• PGL centres in Paris, Normandy and the Opal Coast
• Visit Disneyland Resort, Paris
• Language Courses
• Trips to France, Germany, Spain and Italy
Skiing and Boarding
Ideal activities for young people, skiing and snowboarding not only present teenagers with the opportunity to learn a new skill, but also introduce them to a new, breathtaking mountain environment.
• Fully inclusive trips to Europe and the USA
• Teacher previews available for Party Leaders
• The highest standards of service and quality
For more information on any of our trips and courses
call us on 08703 800 233
Make the Most of Your Activity Week!
Make Activity Week 2009 a real high with PGL - great value multi-activity courses in the UK, France and Spain!
Sky Living for Sport
Darren Campbell is coming to a centre near you - with Sky 'Living for Sport' Youth Volunteering Project.
Ready, Steady, Win - Sporting Bursaries
PGL were delighted once again to sponsor the Herefordshire ‘Ready Steady Win’ bursaries.
Christmas Markets for Schools
Visit the Christmas markets in Brussels, Lille, Arras or Cologne this Winter!
Fantastic Offers for Schools on Trips to France
Autumn and winter travel gives you even better value for money and a wider choice of accommodation.
Curriculum Changes and Your PGL Educational Trip
What effect do the changes to the National Curriculum have on the content of PGL study courses?
National School Sports Week
Dame Kelly Holmes and 'Spartan' from Gladiators meet the PGL chicken at the Grantham School Sports Week events!
Sport Tournament Dates for 2009
Following the success of our Secondary School Football and Netball Tournaments, here are the dates for our 2009 tournament schedule.
New PGL Centres for 2009
Presenting Winmarleigh Hall in Lancashire, Windmill Hill in Sussex, Lou Valagran in the Ardèche and Albatros on the Atlantic Coast!
PGL Sponsorship of Helen Barnes
One of our sponsored canoeists has been selected for the Irish Olympic team for Beijing 2008!
RFU announce PGL Club of the Year
Paviors RFC have been named PGL Club of the Year in the Rugby Football Union's Seal of Approval awards.
Great Value Activity Weekends for Groups
Great value activity weekends for Uniformed Groups - save 20% on brochure prices!
Paris from £129 per person
Special offer for uniformed groups this August - come and see the sights of Paris with PGL this Summer!
Motivate the girls at PGL!
Our Dance, Football, Netball and Cheerleading weekends are aimed specifically at teenage girls to help maintain enthusiasm during the difficult years!
Dance Workshop Weekends - New Dates
PGL teams up with FitPro™ to offer Dance Workshop Weekends to schools and groups for girls in years 7 - 11.
Kelly Holmes & Norwich Union GirlsActive at PGL
Dame Kelly Holmes is back at PGL with Norwich Union GirlsActive - inspiring girls to get active and enjoy exercise!
Parlez-vous Rugby?
PGL have been working with the British Council and the RFU to produce a week-long Sports Leader Training Camp to coincide with the Rugby World Cup.
Congratulations to the Scouts on their 100th Anniversary!
PGL were at the Scout Jamboree - thanks to all the Scouts who made us feel so welcome!
PGL purchased by Holidaybreak PLC
We are delighted to announce that Holidaybreak PLC have now purchased The PGL Group.
Living History - Themed Tours for KS2
Themed History Tours for Key Stage 2 pupils.
Youth Sports Trust Innovation Awards
PGL @ The Youth Sport Trust Innovation Awards ceremony for Sports Colleges across the country.
Kelly Holmes supports the School Sports Initiative
Kelly Holmes revives girl power for the School Sports Initiative
Sponsorship for Olympic hopeful
PGL have agreed a three year sponsorship for aspiring Champion Canoeist Andrew Hadfield.
Supporting Healthier Eating Habits
Our menus have changed - encouraging young people to improve their diets and incorporating the ‘5 a day’ guidelines.
Teacher Preview Dates - for 2008 and 2009
Come and see your preferred centre, course or destination in action and try out the adventure activities for yourself!