Page 20 - Bloxham School Broader Curriculum Booklet 2018-19

Fives
Day: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
Time: First Form – Second Form, Thursday 3:50pm-4:50pm
Third Form – Fourth Form, Monday 3:50pm-4:50pm
Fifth Form – Upper Sixth, Tuesday 4:50pm-5:50pm
Venue: Fives Court
Open to: First Form – Upper Sixth
Selection: First come, first served
MIC: Mr S Batten
Description: Fives is one of the oldest and most traditional of ball sports and
has been played at Bloxham since the early 1860s. Best described as being like
squash but played with gloves on each hand, and no racket. It is a fast and
exciting game suitable for boys and girls alike, and for all ages.
Skills Learnt: The ability to play an old and traditional sport and the chance to be
selected for school teams. Fives is a sport in which playing in the right spirit is
more important than winning or losing!

Football (Exham)
Day: Thursday (Lent Term only)
Time: 3:50pm-4:50pm
Venue: Dewey
Open to: First Form - Second Form
Selection: First come, first served
MIC: Mr M Moir
Description: Game play and some skills coaching to develop personally and within
a team. Emphasis on enjoyment and improvement together, whatever your level,
to help build confidence and fitness.
Skills learnt: Passing, dribbling, shooting, tackling and positioning, in line with
your personal commitment to make progress.

Football Leagues (Intra School league)
Day: Friday
Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm
Venue: Dewey
Open to: Fifth Form-Upper Sixth
MIC: Mr N Pigott

Golf
Day: Tuesday
Time: 3:50pm-4:50pm
Venue: Bloxham Driving Range/Rye Hill Golf Club
Open to: Fourth Form - Upper Sixth (max 12 students)
Selection: First come, first served
MIC: Mr R Matthew
Description: Opportunity for students to develop their golf skills, practicing at the
driving range close to the school. There is a charge of £5 per session for a bucket
of balls. All abilities welcome. Some golf clubs are available from the range
although this is limited and it is best to bring a selection of your own.
Skills learnt: Golf technique, patience.
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