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NEWS

This year we have also been very (1,085m). The students displayed true
fortunate to have the support of our grit and determination to complete the
Old Bloxhamist (OBs) community, with climbs. I was so proud of them, and
successful speakers from varied walks thrilled we raised almost £4,000 for the
of life giving their time generously to school’s chosen charity, Mary’s Meals.
the Back to Bloxham assembly series. Tribute must also be paid to Seymour
House, which raised £3,885 for the
Indeed, we’ve welcomed over 800 Old Teenage Cancer Trust.
Bloxhamists, spanning generations
from the 1930s to 2017, to our events
this year. From sumptuous Afternoon
Tea in the Dining Hall to delicious
curry at London’s Cinnamon Kitchen, “I was so proud of
drinks at the Royal Thames Yacht
Club to beers in Banbury with recent them, and thrilled we
leavers, the programme has delivered raised almost £4,000
something for OBs at every stage of life.
The OB Careers Network is growing for the school’s
in popularity, attracting many alumni
back for the first time since their chosen charity”
graduation. Sectors have included
property and business, enterprise and
the economy. This year, groups have
gathered for reunions in Australia Christian values and being of service
and Hong Kong: where to next? And, underpin Bloxham School’s ethos. This joining us. Sadly, however, we lost
as ever, sport has played a prominent year, we welcomed a new Chaplain to two of our number this year and I do
role, with closely fought ties against our community. Padre Weaver quickly not feel my review would be complete
the school on our two OB days. made an impact on us all and, alongside without taking the time to pay my
Looking ahead, 2018 marks the 20th our traditional acts of worship, he respects to Julian Berry and Rory
anniversary of a fully co-educational has introduced new opportunities Hamilton. Both gave untold service to
Bloxham and we look forward to our for reflection and prayer, including our school and they are deeply missed.
special event in September to celebrate the Prayer Space in May and Pop-Up We raise a toast to them, and to all at
the role of girls within our community. Prayer for parents.
Bloxham School.
Bloxham students have journeyed At the heart of Bloxham School lies its
far and wide, including once-in-a- tight-knit community. Last September,
life-time adventures in Morocco and we were delighted to welcome the new
Shanghai. A personal highlight was members of Stonehill House – already,
leading a 30-strong group up Scafell they feel part of our core. And this
Pike (978m) and Ben Nevis (1,345m); month, we look ahead with an open
and later in the year, Snowden heart to more new students and staff

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