Page 20 - Bloxham School Broader Curriculum Booklet

Fives
Day: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
Time: First Form – Second Form Thursday Period 6
Third Form – Fourth Form Monday Period 6
Fifth Form – Upper Sixth Tuesday Period 7
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, but 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!

Golf
Day: Tuesday
Time: Period 6
Venue: Driving range
Open to: Fourth Form - Upper Sixth (max 12 students)
Selection: First come, first served
MIC: Mr R Matthews
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.

Gym
Day: Monday & Tuesday
Time: First Form – Second Form Thursday Period 6
Third Form – Fourth Form Monday Period 6
Fifth Form – Upper Sixth Monday Period 6 & Thursday Period 7
Venue: Dewey/Astro
Open to: First Form – Upper Sixth
Location: Dewey
Selection: First come, first served
MIC: Mr S Beavis (Tue) & Mr T Cowley (Thurs)
Description: An opportunity for students to train and develop physically and
unwind from their daily routine. Whether you’re a novice or the world’s strongest
student everybody is welcome to join and will be provided with a tailored
program to help achieve your personal goal.
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