RYG About us A brief history Originally the village primary
school, RYG first became an outdoor centre in the early 70s. The
centre was then run by Mid Glamorgan L.E.A. before being taken on
by The Rhos-Y-Gwaliau Outdoor Education Trust. This Trust worked in
conjunction with Berkshire unitary authorities. 8 years ago the
centre faced closure and was taken on by staff members to be run as
a private business. RYG still supports many Berkshire schools and
continues to maintain a very strong educational ethos.
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Safety Rhos y Gwaliau has a proven safety record over more than
30 years. It has been inspected and approved by the Adventurous
Activities Licensing Authority (AALA). It employs well qualified,
highly motivated teachers and instructors. RYG holds the Gold
Standard quality badge in outdoor education.
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Our Strengths Staff - Our instructors are experienced outdoor
practitioners and qualified to a high standard. For them it is a
full time career choice and a passion. Children visiting the centre
are able to work with the same instructor throughout the course,
building a rapport with them. We find this makes teaching more
purposeful as activities can be tailored, and challenge or support
given more effectively. We see amazing changes in children
throughout their stay which make us extremely proud. Quality RYG
has recently been awarded The Gold Standard in outdoor Education.
This quality badge is awarded by the AHOEC (Association of Heads of
Outdoor Education Centres) as recognition, not only of safety but
of the highest quality instruction and provision in terms of the
experience offered. This award also encompasses the Learning
Outside the Classroom quality badge and the Adventuremark.
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and More Off site activities in the great outdoors
Opportunities for children to develop many skills including:
independence, self esteem and being part of a team Children are
encouraged to challenge themselves and try new things. Have a go!
We celebrate success..sometimes the smallest steps are the biggest!
Opportunities for children to review their learning and experiences
Due to its small size only one school group is on site at a
time.
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Staff Ed Jones Director Paul - Instructor Lucy - Instructor
Lewis - Trainee Sigrid - Trainee
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Domestic Staff Linda Secretary Simon Chef Mary Domestic
duties
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Healthy Eating The centre provides a range of popular, healthy
and nutritionally balanced meals. The centre aims to use fresh
produce and serve home cooked meals as much as possible. Biscuits
are freshly baked every day for supper. There is always plenty of
fruit, which children can help themselves to at any time. Special
dietary requirements are well catered for. The RYG kitchen has
received top marks for food hygiene. (July 2011)
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* Leave School 9.30am Sunday * Arrive RYG 2.30pm Sunday * Leave
RYG 10.00 Saturday * Arrive School 3.00 pm Saturday * Travel while
at the centre is by mini bus. * All driving is done by PCV
qualified drivers. * RYG holds a coach operators licence.
Travel
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A Typical Day 7.30am Get up, dormitory inspection 8.00am
Breakfast 9.00am Duties 9.30am Morning meeting 9.40am 4.15pm
Activities 4.15pm 5.30 Showers / Free time 5.30pm Dinner 7.00pm
Evening Session 9.00pm Supper 9.00pm Bedtime and lights out
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Activities
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Climbing
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Ropes Course
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We cant guarantee snow or sun ! Mountain Walk
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Mining
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Canoeing
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Kayaking
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Gorge scramble
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Orienteering
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What equipment will the centre provide? Windproof fleece
Waterproofs Walking boots Wellies Rucksack See our website for a
full kit list
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Fit for Purpose? Warm and dry!
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Just A Few Comments: Bev Revie Headteacher New Christ Church CE
Primary School