1. PGL Travel Italy, Folgarida – Easter 2019
Ski Trip
PGL Travel
Italy, Folgarida – Easter 2019

2. PGL Ski One of the first school ski providers to be awarded the
Quality Badge by the Council
for Learning Outside the
Classroom
Over 20 years’ experience in
school ski
School Travel Forum assured
Fully risk assessed
ABTA bonded
ATOL protected

3. PGL Representative
Dedicated PGL Representative with every group, providing full support and assistance
PGL provides a dedicated Representative per coach or air group. All our reps are carefully selected and undertake our rigorous training process
The Rep will stay with you and work with your group throughout the week. Their role is to assist and support you in the running of the course. They will liaise with the suppliers in resort to ensure all activities and arrangements that have been pre-booked by the head office go ahead smoothly. They will source all local information and arrange any additional out of house evening activities that you would like to do. They are also prepared to run a full week of in-house evening activities should your group require this. Your Representative will discuss this programme with you on arrival in resort.
The Rep is also there to assist you and act as the liaison with any medical facilities (Doctors, Hospitals etc). As such, we will endeavour to provide you with a Rep who has a close ‘fit’ with your group i.e. can work well with you and your group to ensure the best course. Bearing this is mind, please do not hesitate to request the type of Rep you would prefer on your Questionnaire and we will do our best!
Please be aware that our PGL Representatives cannot take responsibility for your group at any time and will request that a teacher is present at all activities and evening entertainment.
If there are any issues during your stay, we want to be the first to hear about it. Please speak to your PGL representative so that we can try to rectify any problem on the spot.

4. Learning Outside the Classroom
Personal development: organisation, responsibility & confidence.
Communication – no phones, learn a little Italian!
New skills – or experiencing different environments to practise & develop skills.
Team work – all about this!
Cross-curricular enrichment – those of you studying GCSE PE could possibly use skiing as a sport – liaise with Miss Rainbow or Mr Armer.
PGL is a signatory of the DCSF Learning Outside the Classroom manifesto which promotes learning beyond the classroom as being an essential part of learning and personal development for every pupil and student whatever their age, ability or circumstances.
All PGL Ski courses are designed to motivate young people to become increasingly independent and to foster a range of skills and personal development. There are many education benefits including:
- the opportunity to learn and improve a new skill, practising regularly over a sustained period
- personal and social development in a residential setting
- links with national curriculum requirements
- opportunities for using as part of GCSE PE programme
- environmental awareness
- the experience of unfamiliar surroundings
- cultural and linguistic experience of travelling to a foreign country
- opportunity to get involved in healthy, outdoor activity
- accessible to everyone, including children with disabilities

5. Travel Arrangements Departing Garstang
Students arriving at GCA: 01:45 – 6th April (Early hours on Saturday!)
Coach departing at GCA: 02:00
Check in time at Heathrow Terminal 5: 08:15
Departure time from Heathrow: 10:15 (Flight no: BA574)
Arrival at Milan Linate Airport: 13:15
Arrival at Hotel Kapriol: 18:00
In order to make the journey pass more quickly, it is a good idea to take books, games, cards, mp3 players. DVD’s etc., but please no large stereos! We also recommend that you bring your own choice of DVD’s / videos.
We suggest to parents that they supply picnics, snacks etc. for the outward journey especially if travelling a considerable distance to the channel port. Regular stops will be made en route, but service areas can be expensive. Taking a picnic enables party members to save their money for the return journey. Foreign currency (Euros) or Swiss Francs will be required for stops abroad.
N.B. Meals en route to and from the resort are not included in the course cost.
There will be space for one piece of luggage (soft holdall type bag, not a suitcase) per person plus a small piece of hand luggage. It is also a good idea to take a pillow onto the coach for the overnight journey. Please ensure that pupils plan their packing so that everything they need on the journey is taken on board at the outset.
We strongly recommend that passengers remain in their seats with their seatbelts on, whilst the coach is in motion. We also recommend seating a member of staff at the rear of the coach to enable you to enforce this. Recent surveys show that the greatest risk of injury during coach travel is from passengers not being in their seats. This, not surprisingly, is highlighted in student travel. Injuries are caused by falls, slips and trips whilst the coach is under sharp braking or acceleration. All our UK coaches are equipped with lap belts. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LAW IN FRANCE NOW STATES THAT AN ADULT MUST BE SEATED AT EACH EXIT DURING TRAVEL THROUGH FRANCE.

6. Travel Arrangements Return Journey – 13th April
Departure from Hotel Kapriol: 07:45
Check in at Milan Linate: 12:00 (Flight no: BA575)
Departure from Milan Linate: 14:00
Arrival at Heathrow Terminal: 15:00
Arrival at GCA: 21:00 approx.

7. No phones/technology
For travelling, students will be allowed their phones/iPads/tablets to watch films or play games etc.
If they choose to bring these items, whilst travelling, they have FULL responsibility for them.
Once the coach starts to climb to the mountain area in Italy, we’ll come along the bus and collect the technology and have it locked in a safe over the course of the week.
Students will get items back the evening before to charge for the return journey. Portable chargers may be useful if they have access to one.

8. Accommodation Hotel Kapriol Family run Rooms Facilities Location
Homemade, traditional food each day
PGL offers a wide variety of accommodation; this slide is designed to be shown as you talk your group and their parents through the details of the particular accommodation you will be staying in.
Comprehensive details of all our accommodation can be found on our website.
All our ski accommodation is audited and meet the requirements of the STF safety system, which is externally verified. Full details are available in our Safety Management System document which is also available on our website.

10. Rooming
Allocation notification 1 week prior to departure – meeting at lunch to organise
Rooms 2-6
All en-suite
Small but functional
Daily room check

11. Equipment Hire Skis, boots, helmet and poles for the week
Ski fit first thing on Sunday morning (first day of skiing) or after arriving at the accomodation
Lift pass
All equipment stored at the top of the mountain
Your ski equipment
All our ski course prices include the hire of skis / boards, poles and boots. As carving skis are demanded more and more, PGL is pleased to include the hire of carving skis as STANDARD. Helmets are required by law in Italy for under 13’s and are included in your package price. If you require helmet hire for other destinations, please contact your tour organiser.
And, we only use reputable local suppliers.
Your ski fit will normally take place on the day/evening of your arrival, though depending on circumstances you may have to wait until the following morning.
Ski passes
The basic child price lift pass for the resort you choose is included in your course price. Deposits for key cards my apply (usually between €3-6)
We have also included a range of extended lift pass area options in certain resorts, to enable you to exercise a choice in determining which area your group will ski.

12. Tuition 4 hours daily tuition; our staff ski with the groups too.
Back to the hotel for lunch – well earned rest & take on lots of water!
Maximum 12 per group (similar ability)
Locally qualified instructors who have responsibility for the groups whilst on the mountain.
Group movements are an option for improvers, if there are spaces.
Ski Tuition for 4 hours a day is included in the basic price of your ski tour, with the option to increase this by a further 1 hour per day at a supplement.
QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS
In accordance with STF guidelines, at each of our destinations all instructors will be qualified according to local and national regulations, and approved by the Director of the local snow sport school.
INSTRUCTOR RATIOS FOR SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING
Our prices are calculated on a ratio of 1:12 for skiing. For snowboarding ratios are 1:8 for beginner groups, or 1:10 for other groups. These ratios do not allow for mixed abilities, therefore we recommend party leaders check the ability of their group before travel. Extra instructors can be arranged at an additional cost.

13. Awards PGL Ski certificate for every pupil ‘Skier’ of the week t-shirt
Every evening – student nominations for ‘Star’ and ‘Wally’ of the day – a nice way to reflect on the day’s skiing.
PGL provides a prize T-shirt and certificate to be handed out at a special “Presentation Evening” on the last night. Your PGL Rep will discuss this with you during the week.
Ski races may be organised by your Rep (may be at a supplement payable to ski school), with medals and certificates awarded at the presentation.

14. Evening Entertainments
Fancy Dress – onesies DO NOT COUNT!
Quiz / team games
Games for ‘chill time’ after skiing / stroll up the road to get super tasty Italian ice-cream.
Film/Games Night – bring a DVD you fancy watching, if you want to.
Local Pizza Night (included in price)
Disco on last night! Bring something dressy 
There are various ‘additional’ activities which are available to your group and are relatively inexpensive, dependant on the resort.
Your PGL Representative will help you to arrange the logistics and liaise with the venues.
As you are travelling to your resort by coach then you will have the coach to use as transport most evenings, but please be aware of regulations on drivers’ hours, and check with your drivers before committing them to a schedule that they cannot fulfil.

15. Insurance PGL insurance policy is with Fogg Travel.
Insurance document is published on the school website for you to download should you want to.
24 hour medical emergency assistance.
24 hour PGL emergency helpline while we are away.
Snow guarantee.
Extensive winter sports insurance is included in your package from PGL.
Please see insurance details for full cover details, but naturally all activities arranged by PGL are covered, as well as skis, personal belongings, etc - subject to a small excess in most cases.
Synopsis of cover:
Medical Expenses £5,000,000 (includes MEDICARD and 24 hour medical assistance)
Personal Accident Up to £25,000
Cancellation and curtailment Up to ski course cost
Baggage £1500
Personal Money £200
Own skis £350
Travel delay Up to £100
Personal Liability £1,000,000
There is a £40 excess for some sections.

16. Checklist - essentials
Passport & EHIC card
Ski Jacket/Sallopettes
Goggles/Glasses
Sun cream
Ski socks/Hat/Ski Gloves
Clothes for the evening
Carrier bag for dirty washing!
Pocket money – approx. 80 euros. English money for a service stop on both journeys to and from Heathrow. Euros in an envelope with the amount clearly marked. Pack the majority in suitcase. Leave a little spare for a service stop in Italy.
Please take only one, medium-sized, suitcase: 20kg.
Kit List
Below is a list of suggested items we recommend to take:
Pillow and pillow case (for the journey).
Wash bag and towels
Night clothes
Several changes of underwear and socks
Casual wear for travel and evenings, including a warm fleece
Swimming costume
Several t-shirts / long-sleeved and short-sleeved
A pair of trainers
Warm jacket/waterproof jacket
Labelled strong plastic bags (bin liners) for spare clothes
Plastic water bottle
Toiletries
Kit List – ski
2 pairs of thick socks
1 pair of ski gloves
Good quality sun glasses and goggles if available.
A thick pullover/fleece plus shirts or polo necks
Scarf and warm hat
Aprés ski boots or heavy shoes
High factor suntan lotion / block – please help to ensure that pupils do not expose themselves to the potential hazard of sunburn.
Please note that temperatures on the snow can vary enormously in late season with bright sunshine and hot temperatures one minute and then cold, cloudy weather the next. Hence we would recommend several layers are worn each day i.e. T-shirt, pullover / fleece top, jacket to be prepared for all types of conditions.
Mobile Phones and other valuables
We would strongly recommend that pupils are discouraged from bringing mobile phones (or any other valuable items) as they are easily lost or stolen and may not be covered by insurance.

17. Forecast 47cm FRESH snow expected this week!
Kit List
Below is a list of suggested items we recommend to take:
Pillow and pillow case (for the journey).
Wash bag and towels
Night clothes
Several changes of underwear and socks
Casual wear for travel and evenings, including a warm fleece
Swimming costume
Several t-shirts / long-sleeved and short-sleeved
A pair of trainers
Warm jacket/waterproof jacket
Labelled strong plastic bags (bin liners) for spare clothes
Plastic water bottle
Toiletries
Kit List – ski
2 pairs of thick socks
1 pair of ski gloves
Good quality sun glasses and goggles if available.
A thick pullover/fleece plus shirts or polo necks
Scarf and warm hat
Aprés ski boots or heavy shoes
High factor suntan lotion / block – please help to ensure that pupils do not expose themselves to the potential hazard of sunburn.
Please note that temperatures on the snow can vary enormously in late season with bright sunshine and hot temperatures one minute and then cold, cloudy weather the next. Hence we would recommend several layers are worn each day i.e. T-shirt, pullover / fleece top, jacket to be prepared for all types of conditions.
Mobile Phones and other valuables
We would strongly recommend that pupils are discouraged from bringing mobile phones (or any other valuable items) as they are easily lost or stolen and may not be covered by insurance.
No guarantee of bluebird skies – pack layers!
A snood would be useful to cover the face.

18. Behaviour Outstanding behaviour at all times
Hotel Kapriol invite us back year on year because our students are the best
No boys allowed on the girls floor or in rooms and vice-versa
Sleep is important!
If your room has a balcony – you are not allowed onto it!
Ski instructor is responsible for you on the slopes – you follow ALL instructions. Non-compliance will result in losing ski time.
No skiing alone – however experienced you are – not insured.
Excellent behaviour = Safe behaviour

19. Staff Miss. Hall Miss. Rainbow Mr. Passerini Mr. Millatt Mr. Armer
We will ski with all the groups over the course of the week to see their progress (and obviously to have a camera handy!).

20. The Hoody!

21. Any questions?
33 days to go!