Long Ridings Avenue, Brentwood, Essex CM13 1DU

01277 222488

Long Ridings Primary School

PGL Residential 2025

1st - 4th June 2025

 

Day 1 

Year 6 set off at 10.30am - all very excited for their adventure. We arrived after a quick hour and half journey. 

As the children saw the building there was lots of excitement on the coach. 

We were met by two PGL instructors who led us to our accommodation. 

All the children were happy with their room choices and settled quickly (setting up their beds). 

Lunchtime !

After lunch we had a wander around site - we are currently the only ones on site until tomorrow!

The children are now off to their first activities, Jacob's Ladder and Challenge.

 

Dinner was a hit and everyone had some delicious food :)

 

Our evening activity was PGL games 

 

We finished the evening with celebrating Noah's birthday - everyone enjoyed some cake!

 

 

Day 2

Good morning! The children slept well and were woken up with 'Walking on Sunshine'

The children have canoeing, orienteering, Archery, Abseiling and tonight will be their D - I - S- C - O

 

 Morning activity photos

Afternoon Activities 

 

 

D-I-S-C- O Time

Day 3 

Good morning from a sunny but windy Bawdsey Manor. The disco dancing tired all the children who were all asleep by 10.30pm. 

They were woken up by Rick Astley's Never Gonna Give you up - requested by year 6. 

Today's activities are: fencing, climbing, problem solving, giant swing and finally a campfire in the evening. 

The children enjoyed hearing your messages the last few days ( we do read them out!) 

Morning Activities

Afternoon activities

Everyone survived the wind this afternoon. Mrs Hutton and Mrs Lole even managed a go on the giant swing! 

A few funny faces from that activity!

We are off to campfire now to enjoy smores and singing!

Campfire

Day 4

Good morning ! Everyone slept well last night and we have been up early packing our suitcases. 
we shall be completing our final activities zip wire and survivor this morning before having lunch and heading back to you!

An email with final arrangements will be coming out shortly. 

The residential team would just like to say how proud we are of all of these amazing children. They have taken this adventure in their stride and many have faced their fears. They have represented LRPS with pride and we hope they have made memories that they keep forever.

 

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Claire Cavanagh(about a week ago)

That swing looks so much fun! Bet you enjoyed the fencing. Proud of you, Robin. Can’t wait to hear all about it later. Big thanks to all the staff for their support and making this happen.

Branson’s Mum & Dad(about a week ago)

Really really looking forward to seeing you later! Missed you loads and cant WAIT to hear about all your adventures… Super proud Love you from Mum and Dad

Julie (Ollie’s mum)(about a week ago)

Hi Ollie looked like you really enjoyed the fencing yesterday. enjoy your last day! So proud of you. Alfie and I can’t wait to see you later. Love you x

Emma Mclennan(about a week ago)

That swing looks terrifying!! Well done everyone for doing that! Brilliant faces

Ese (Michael's Mum)(about a week ago)

Hi Michael, Few hours more! See you on Wednesday by God's grace. Lots of love from Mum

Vickie Hart(about a week ago)

Glad you all enjoyed the day, even with the poor weather. Have a fun last day and see you soon Viv. Love Mum, Dad & Ollie

Anetta(about a week ago)

Jessica M , What a wonderful photos, we are are all jealous how wonderful time you have. See you tomorrow. X

Gbubemi (Brume ❤️)(about a week ago)

My dear precious beautiful Brume ❤️. Knowing that you're having great fun with your friends floods my heart with great joy. It's obvious you were way ready for this trip with your lovely smile, beautiful confidence and vibrant energy displayed. Did you show some dance moves at the disco yesterday?

Jessica thompson (elsie Curry)(about a week ago)

Omg Elsie you done that big swing. It looked so scary but you did it. Your little face, you look like you’ve had the best time ever. Enjoy your last night and we can’t wait to see you tomorrow. You have fresh sheets on your bed and a bubble bath waiting for you. P.s you can pick the dinner tomorrow night. We all can’t wait to see you. We have missed you. Love you lots mum dad and Polly xxx

Carvajal Keogh Family(about a week ago)

We miss you and can't wait to see you tomorrow. Looks like you had a ball (especially the swing, it seemed thrilling)! ;)

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