1. PGL Dalguise Activities Week 2012 Parent Information Evening

2. The Agenda For Tonight Itinerary – Drop off and Pick up times.
What to take to Dalguise – Kit List
The Blog Project
Medication / Diet
Rooming and Spending Money.

3. The Plan For Monday 28th May
Students should be at school for 8.30am on the Monday as we intend to leave for Dalguise at 9am.
Lunch will be provided when we arrive at Dalguise at 12 noon.
We’ll make a bathroom stop on the way up at the service station before the Forth Road Bridge.
Bathroom Stop
Dunbar

4. Coming Home On The Friday
Students will get their breakfast at Dalguise on the Friday morning.
We aim to be back at Dunbar Grammar School at on the Friday.

5. Activity Groups
Students will be divided into activity groups with 12 in each group.
Each group will be accompanied by a member of the school staff at all times on activities.
Activities will be led by the Centre's trained instructors at all times.

6. 2-6 students per bedroom The Stables The Lodges
In PSE students will be asked to nominate people they’d like to be in a dorm with.

7. Description of What to Bring Sleeping Bag and Pillow
Dalguise Kit List
Item Of Kit
Description of What to Bring
Nightwear
Pyjama top and bottoms for sleeping in
Underwear
Enough for 5 days – pack a few spares in case you get wet.
Socks
Over ankle length.
2 or more Jumpers
Sweatshirts or fleeces are good.
3-4 T Shirts
Vest tops are not recommended.
3-4 Pairs of Old Trousers
Tracksuit bottoms, cargo trousers or cotton jogging bottoms are good. Jeans are not suitable.
2 Pairs of Shorts
No denim shorts.
2 pairs of trainers
One for wet activities, one for dry activities.
1 pair of indoor shoes
Slippers or trainers to be worn indoors.
Waterproof Jacket
May be needed if the weather is wet.
Baseball Cap/ Hat
Woolly hats or caps are fine.
1 set of disco clothes
Something nice to wear for the disco on the last night.
Wash Bag
Soap, shampoo, toothbrush, roll on deodorant etc
2 Towels
Towels should be large.
Plastic Water Bottle
To keep students hydrated.
Small Bag/Rucksack
Something small keep your water bottle / sunscreen in.
Sunscreen
Essential SPF 30+
Insect Repellent
Lots of midges up at Dalguise.
Pocket Money
Approximately £10, there is a souvenir/sweet shop.
Disposable Camera
A camera to take photographs. Staff will also take photographs which can be copied to pupils.
Sleeping Bag and Pillow
A basic sleeping bag – students will be sleeping in dorms at all times.
Medication
Medication should be labelled with the students name, instructions and the dose they’ve to take.

8. Electrical Equipment, Phones and Money
Students are not to take any valuables or mobile phones to Dalguise.
Staff will have phones where students can contact home if they need to.
Pocket money should be kept to a minimum. Approximately £10 for the week.

9. Medication
All medical conditions and dietary requirements must be filled out on the PC1 form.
Put it in a clear plastic bag with the student’s name and contents
Label medication with the student’s name and dose

10. Blog Project
To keep everyone updated on the groups progress during activities week.
The student’s will write the blog as part of an evening activity and post photos on the school website.
If you don’t want photographs of your child on the school website please write this on the PC1 form.

11. Final Payments Cost (£) Date Cost (£) Date
Parents with children attending other DGS trips during activities week.
Full Cost Payment Plan
Cost (£)
Date
Deposit £75
27th Oct
£50
24th Nov
26th Jan
23rd Feb
29th March
Cost (£)
Date
Deposit £75
27th Oct
£35
24th Nov
26th Jan
23rd Feb
£45
29th March
Please speak to Mr Simpson if you need to discuss payments.

12. Any Questions?