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Discover More
for primary schools
Make learning unforgettable
Whether it's Science, Computing, Geography or Maths, Discover More courses explore the link between hands-on experiences and theory, creating a deeper understanding of the subject for pupils.
Mixing practical study with adventure activities makes the learning process meaningful, accessible and fun - see for yourself what a difference it makes as pupils discover a world outside the classroom.
Popular study modules include:
Choose from our range of tried and tested study modules according to your group’s learning needs. Whether you’re looking for specific subject focus or a cross-curricular course - we’ll give you all the support you need to arrange the best combination.
Science
- Habitats and Adaptations
- Everyday Chemistry
- Energy, Electricity and Forces
Geography
- Map Skills
- Mini-Beast Safari
- Soils and Plants
Computing
- Animation
- Digital Effects
- PGL TV
Maths
- Shape, Space and Numbers
- Numbers and the Number System
- Handling Data
Your pupils will have all the equipment they need for practical, hands-on learning and our specialist staff ensure your specific objectives are met, without the children even realising it’s work!
Activities
To complement your studies, PGL’s unmissable adventure activities and busy programme of evening entertainment help ensure each child has even more to take home.
A typical itinerary for this course
| Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | |||||
| 09.00-10.30 | Fencing | PGL TV | Habitats and Adaptations | Abseiling | |
| 10.30-12.00 | Orienteering | Animation | Everyday Chemistry | Archery | |
| Lunch | |||||
| 14.00-15.30 | Mini-Beast Safari | Zip Wire | Raft Building - session 1 | Depart for home | |
| 15.30-17.00 | Arrive, unpack & orientation | Soils and Plants | Canoeing | Raft Building - session 2 | |
| Dinner | |||||
| Evening | Scavenger Hunt | The Great Egg Race | Talent Show | Disco | |
Learning outcomes
Our courses follow themes designed for KS2 pupils; our instructors are trained and experienced in enabling your pupils to make links between the subject they study in school and the practical implications in the ‘real’ world – for example their experiences on a PGL adventure base.
Above all, we work with you from the outset to establish what your aims and objectives are; we then timetable the appropriate study modules and organise complementary adventure activities, often with direct links between the activities and the study.
- Data collected during outdoor activity sessions is incorporated into selected study modules, giving your pupils opportunities to develop a range of skills including investigation, observation, prediction, recording, measuring and forming conclusions.
- All our Computing modules are fully integrated into the whole PGL experience. Depending on which module they study, pupils will creatively interpret their stay at PGL or analyse data collected on site.
- Geography modules give KS2 pupils a practical introduction to the themes and areas of study in inspiring PGL locations, which offer different habitats and great learning potential.
Work can be recorded in our ICT suites / on tablets and form the basis of further work in school on your pupils’ return.
Search for your ideal centre:
Location
Barton Hall, South Devon
Bawdsey Manor, Suffolk
Beam House, North Devon
Boreatton Park, Shropshire
Caythorpe Court, Lincolnshire
Dalguise, Perthshire
Hillcrest, Herefordshire
Liddington, Wiltshire
Little Canada, Isle of Wight
Llwyn Filly, Powys
Marchants Hill, Surrey
Osmington Bay, Dorset
Tregoyd House, Powys
Windmill Hill, East Sussex
Winmarleigh Hall, Lancashire
Shortcuts
St Pauls CofE Primary School
“The instructors really helped to make this stay an enjoyable and educational trip. All the staff on the centre were very polite and helpful. The activities the children completed were both educational and fun.”