1. Dalguise 2020 ‘IT WAS AWESOME!!’
‘I’m really excited to go to high school to meet my friends from
residential’
‘I liked doing all the new activities that I have never tried before’
‘IT WAS AWESOME!!’
‘I loved the food everyday. I especially liked the breakfast’
Dalguise 2020

2. Background
Primary 7 residential forms part of Health and Wellbeing curriculum
Cluster residential at the start of the P7 session enable the children to create bonds outwith their usual friendships in preparation for their transition to high school
Allows, where possible, the class teacher to establish relationships with the children early in the year

3. WHEN AND WHERE
Mon Sept 2020
Dalguise, Near Dunkeld (Perthshire)
‘Cluster’ residential which will be an exciting part of the P7 transitional year.

4. Accommodation
Purpose built chalets with en-suite bunk rooms for the children.
Staff accommodation in same chalets as children.

5. Accommodation Rooms allocated near to departure and shared on arrival
Bedding is provided, towels are not!

6. Staffing The children will usually be accompanied by;
Six or seven adults (DHT, teachers and parent helpers)
PGL ‘groupies’ who will familiarise them with routines at Dalguise
Trained instructors, employed by PGL, who will lead all of the activities

7. Activities Tree Climb Sequoia Scramble Orienteering Giant Swing
Abseiling
Challenge Course
Quad bikes
Mountain Bikes
Zip Wire
Fencing
Archery
And a range of evening activities too!

8. A typical day… 7.40am- Breakfast 9.00am- 1st activity
10.30am- 2nd activity
12.10pm- Lunch
2.00pm- 3rd activity
3.30pm- 4th activity
5.45pm- Dinner
pm- Evening Entertainment
9.00- Bed
9.30- Lights out!!

9. Clothing and equipment
No specialist clothing is required
Walking or other sturdy boots & outdoor trainers
Waterproof/warm coat
Waterproof trousers
Indoor shoes (not slippers)
Old clothes!
Hat & gloves
Water bottle
Torch
Name & label everything!

10. Meals Packed lunch required on Monday.
The Centre provides three meals each day including lunch on Friday
Special diets or requirements are catered for, details of these will be required in advance.

11. Pocket money
Small gift shop – timetabled visit one evening during residential.
Suggest that there be a maximum amount of £10.00!

12. Blue Cards
SBC prefer pupils to obtain blue card to participate in water based activities, however if not achieved then parental permission will be sought to allow pupils to participate.
Kayaking and/or raft building
As part of PE programme, two swimming blocks to achieve, one in P5 and one in P6
Can be assessed at any Borders pool by arrangement

13. MISCELLANEOUS No iPods, handheld games, mobiles, etc.
No large Teddy Bears! (small ones are allowed)
Pupils may bring cameras. (named disposable ones are great)
A watch is very useful.
A small torch
They need to be able to carry their luggage.

14. Safety
All activities are planned with regard to safe practice. The Centre has a strict safety policy.
All the activities take place within the grounds of Dalguise.
All Centre staff are trained and qualified in the activities they instruct. All staff have first response first aid training.
Scottish Government recommendations and British Activity Holiday Association Guidelines are adopted as the minimum operating standards. Other activities also have their own Activity Safety Policy.
Code of conduct
Coach fitted with seat belts

15. Medical
Medical Form EV2 –identifies any issues that children may need support with, including night time routines if necessary
Prescription medication
The Centre has trained first aiders
First aid kit on the bus, and calpol taken.
Agreement with a local doctor

16. Communication Mobile phones are not permitted
Communication will take place daily, usually through a BLOG.
Contact with Dalguise only in an emergency

17. COST One week at Dalguise £304.00
Transport (including snacks for the week) £25.00(max)
TOTAL £329.00(max)
Some financial support can be accessed if necessary, depending on family circumstances.

18. PAYMENTS Deposit (non-refundable) 15TH May 2019 £45
Interim instalment 11th October 2019 £65
Final instalment 5th June £219 (TBC)
Total £329 max
[50% discount for second twin on PGL cost only]

19. Ten Top Tips from previous residential pupils for ‘Enjoying your Residential Week’
Pack your own suitcase so you know what is in it and can repack it for coming home!
Have a go at all the activities. The motto is ‘Challenge by Choice’ You set yourself a target and aim for it. You can do more than you think!!
Bring a water bottle, a small rucksack and a torch for the evening activities.
Be well behaved and it will be better fun!
Stick to bedtime rules. You need loads of sleep so that you are not tired in the morning.
Be a good team player, encourage your friends.
Come well prepared for all weather and make sure that you are dressed appropriately for each activity.
Keep your belongings and room tidy so you can find everything easily.
Have at least one shower in the week!
Have fun and enjoy yourself because you will be home before you know it!

20. QUESTIONS?