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06 November 2008

PGL Revision Weekends at selected UK Centres
20% off Revision Weekends at selected UK centres in March 2009

Final preparations for exams

Escape the usual distractions and benefit from school-led study combined with stimulating and refreshing outdoor activity with PGL.

Benefits:

• Leave your usual environment and distractions behind
• Choose a midweek or weekend residential for maximum contact time
• Combine hard work in the classroom with revitalising outdoor activities
• Share revision tips and ideas
• Tailor-make your programme – YOU decide your students’ study agenda!

Daily Programme

Morning:  School-led revision session with mid-morning break
Afternoon: PGL Adventure session
Evening: School-led refresher study session

PGL recommends a study session in the morning when concentration levels peak, followed by a physical afternoon session to relax & unwind.  Return to the classroom in the evening.

Prices include:

• Free places for teachers (ratio 1:8)
• Full board accommodation
• Fully supervised activity sessions and evening entertainments
• Insurance

This applies to revision weekends in March 2009 at the following centres:
Boreatton Park, Shropshire
Caythorpe Court, Lincolnshire
Little Canada, Isle of Wight
Marchants Hill, Surrey

Centre facilities include:

• Comfortable accommodation
• Relaxation areas
• Classroom areas
• Huge range of activities including abseiling, zip wire, team challenges
• 3 nutritious meals a day plus refreshments

To book call 0870 143 0143 or email schools@pgl.co.uk 

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