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How to Engage Your Students in Learning

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Engaging students in learning activities can be one of the tricky aspects of teaching. But don’t worry. We’re here to help you with a few ideas to engage your students in learning.   At PGL, we know all about how to engage students! With our fantastic school residential camps for primary and secondary, your students will have a blast learning…

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How to Get To Know Your High School Students With Outdoor Team Building Games

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Want to get to know your high school students better? Well, with outdoor team-building games, you’ll learn how your students interact with others in an environment outside of the classroom. And we all know people’s true colours come out when things become competitive!    Why outdoor team-building games? They’re a fantastic way to engage your students in activities with each…

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School Camps in Victoria

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Choosing the right school camp is important - you'll want learning opportunities, a safe and friendly environment, comfortable accommodation and plenty of good quality food. Our centres for school camps in Victoria are Camp Rumbug, near Wilsons Prom and Campaspe Downs, in the Macedon Ranges. Run by friendly PGL teams, our Victorian camps provide the best in outdoor adventure in...
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What does ‘Plan-Do-Review’ really mean?

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We talk about using ' Plan-Do-Review' in our programs, but what does it really mean? We start by setting objectives with the party leader - so that we understand what their goals are for the group - improving teamwork, developing leadership skills, increasing confidence etc. Using a 'plan-do-review' approach helps students assess and understand what they've learnt from the activity...
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Planting for the present and the future

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In June this year, students from Camberwell Girls Grammar School came to PGL Campaspe Downs for their adventure camp. In addition to their exciting program of outdoor activities they gave some of their time to help with a local river protection program. The Little Coliban River runs through the Campaspe Downs adventure camp near Kyneton before joining the main Coliban...
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Boosting Children’s Resilience

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Resilience is associated with better academic performance, better behaviour and even has an impact on future employment and relationships. It’s not just about self-esteem, it can mean having the ability to see challenges in a positive light, manage stress and interact confidently with peers. At PGL we’re endlessly enthusiastic about the benefits of the outdoors and an active life, we...
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Victorian Government’s Positive Start initiative 2022

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The past two years have been a strange time for many with lockdowns, missed events, challenges with physical and emotional wellbeing, and so much more. During this time, many Primary and Secondary school students were unable to go on annual school camps, which is a rite of passage for so many. Thankfully the Victorian Government has recognized the need for...
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