PGL KS3 Away Weekend

Director of Learning, Mr Stuart Ross and his team are finalising the arrangements for this weekend’s KS3 adventure. They leave for PGL’s centre in Lidington, near Swindon on Friday 13th July and return on Sunday 15th July.

GMS thank all those involved in the organisation of this event and wish all the students a fantastic, memorable weekend with their peers, as they celebrate reaching the end of KS3 in GMS.

Please be reminded that students are not allowed mobile phones or electronic games, which include iPods: it is important that students enjoy experiencing the activities and socialising without social media interventions.

A kit list has been sent out on ParentMail, it is as follows:

Please note this is only a guideline as the weather is going to be hot. GMS have been advised there is no water sport on offer, therefore only one other towel for emergencies is needed.

Bedding and pillow

Nightwear (slippers are useful)

Several changes of underwear/socks

Toiletries bag and contents – roll on deodorant, please

1 large towel (just in case students become wet on an activity)

Bath/hand towel (for use in their room)

3 old sweatshirts or fleeces

Up to 4 t-shirts

At least 1 long sleeved t-shirt (required for some activities)

2 pairs of shorts (knee-length essential)

2 pairs of strong, loose fitting trousers/ tracksuit bottoms

1 pair of non-designer trainers (only non-marking soles are allowed in the sports halls)

1 pair of very old trainers

1 complete change of clothes for the evening

Named bin liners (not black) for bringing any damp or wet clothes/towels home (Black bin liners can be mistaken for rubbish bags!)

Plenty of appropriate factor sun cream

A sunhat

Necessary medication including spare asthma inhalers

Refillable drinking water bottle

POCKET MONEY = MAXIMUM £15

We all wish the KS3 students ‘happy packing’ for the event, an enjoyable journey to the destination, and a great weekend away.