Page 22 - Bloxham School Broader Curriculum Booklet

Hockey Club
Girls - Summer Term only
Boys - Michaelmas Term only
Day: Monday & Tuesday (Michealmas Term only)
Time: First Form – Second Form: Monday Period 6
Third Form – Fourth Form: Tuesday Period 6
Fifth Form – Upper Sixth: Tuesday Period 7
Venue: Dewey/Astro
Open to: First Form – Upper Sixth
Location: Dewey
Selection: First come, first served
MIC: Mr R Hobley
Description: The opportunity to prepare for the next term’s season and have some
fun. You will take a role as an umpire, performer or coach, and develop yourself
as both a hockey player and as a person. These sessions will cater for all abilities
and will include matches and skills training.
Skills: Everything from pushing, throwing overheads, receiving, carrying, shooting,
defending, 3D skills, drag flicking, logging, back hand hitting, glove work,
teamwork, deflecting and self-discipline.

Life Saving
Day: Thursday
Time: Period 7
Venue: Swimming Pool
Open to: Fourth Form – Fifth Form
Selection: First come, first served
MIC: Mrs A Gill
Description: An introduction to basic lifesaving skills, leading to an opportunity to
progress through the various levels of RSA awards.
Skills learnt: Aquatic skills, basic first aid & lifesaving.
Cost: £25

Meditation (Michaelmas & lent term only)
Day: Monday
Time: Period 6
Venue: Room 6
Open to: Fourth Form - Upper Sixth
Selection: First come, first served
MIC: Ms E Russell
Description: Offering students a chance to relax and meditate using a variety of
techniques which they will hopefully take with them into life. Students set goals
and are encouraged share ideas for promoting good mental health habits.
Skills learnt: Relaxation, meditation, mindfulness & breathing techniques.
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