Bloxham School

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Introduction

ContentsCreative Arts ................................................................. 5

Physical ..........................................................................8

Eunoia ...........................................................................16

Outdoor .........................................................................18

Community ................................................................. 20

Spirituality ..................................................................22

Clubs...............................................................................23

Individual Arrangement .........................................27

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Welcome

A genuine all round education exposes students to a range of experiences and opportunities that extend beyond the classroom.

Learning about life in its broader context will not only equip you for whatever the future may hold, it also helps to build the essential skills needed to embrace challenges, develop an expertise and be ambitious.

This booklet seeks to give students an overview of Bloxham’s Broader Curriculum in order that you are able to make the most of the range of opportunities open to you. During your time here, you should aim to experience a range of activities and be brave enough to try something new, as well as push yourself to be as good as you can be.

The aim of the broader curriculum is to offer the opportunity for both breadth and expertise. Typically this will see students in the junior years doing more options, with their tutors encouraging them to select from a spread of the following categories:

• Creative arts• Physical• Eunoia• Clubs

As students move up through the school, those who wish to are able to dedicate more time to a given pursuit and there is no maximum option load. It is hoped that students in the Upper Sixth will want to continue their involvement in a leadership capacity, after a number of enjoyable years of service to a given option. All students in the Lower Sixth are expected to complete a year of community service.

Some students have specific needs and in this instance bespoke arrangements can be sought. In the first instance it is best to begin discussions with the relevant Housemaster. The ultimate decision will rest with Mr Bull, following discussions with the Housemaster and other relevant parties.

• First and Second Form – Three options

• Third Form – Two options plus Third Form outdoor education

• Fourth Form – A minimum of three options, which must include at least one on a Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

• Fifth Form – A minimum of two options

• Lower Sixth – A minimum of one option, plus a community service choice

• Upper Sixth – A minimum of one option

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Welcome

How to sign upPlease access the options via the broader curriculum database during the first week of term using your individual login details. Following a discussion with your tutor, you should make your options online. Details of how to do this will be given to you in week one. The majority of the broader curriculum options will begin in week two.

Each option has details on how the selection process operates; please note that many of these are done on a first come first served basis. In the event of you not getting your first choice, you will be required to sign up to something else.

Some options are invite only. If you would like to attend these, but have not been invited, please contact the MIC (master/teacher in charge) directly.

Some options are compulsory for certain students. This might be for an entire year group or for award holders. Where this is the case, you will see this option as preselected when you login to the broader curriculum.

AttendanceFrom the start of week two, you will be required to attend your options as and when they occur. Usually this will be weekly and your commitment will be for a term. Some however are for the year. Your broader curriculum timetable is available in the database and there are also electronic noticeboards in the main school that will be showing what is happening on any given day.

Should you be absent for any reason, please make sure you let the MIC of your option know that you would like to request

absence. Please don’t assume that your housemaster/mistress will tell them.

It is hoped that the information in this booklet will provide you with the information needed to make good choices, but sometimes things don’t work out. Should you wish to change your option, you must see Mrs Court in the Music School. You will only be able to move to another option, once you have collected the permission of your current MIC and found an option where there is a space.

Should your activity be cancelled for any reason, then you must sign-in in House.

Please note that activities will only run if there are enough numbers to make it meaningful and that this booklet is subject to change throughout the year.

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Academic Drama Rehearsal (Lent Term Only)Day: MondayTime: 3:50pm-4:50pmVenue: The Wesley TheatreOpen to: GCSE and A Level Theatre StudiesMIC: Mr S Brassington Description: The opportunity to perfect examination productions ahead of performance to the examiner.

ArtDay: MondayTime: 3:50pm-4:50pmVenue: Art SchoolMIC: Mrs R LehmannDescription: This is an opportunity for you to develop your creative interest, through using different materials and processes. Throughout this activity you are encouraged to explore individual self-led projects with support and guidance.

Brass EnsembleDay: FridayTime: 1:20pm-2:00pmVenue: M3Open to: Invitation onlyMIC: Mr A RedpathDescription: For budding brassers from all years, performing music together.

Chapel Choir Day: TuesdayTime: 3:50pm-4:50pm Venue: SKMSOpen to: Third Form – Upper SixthSelection: AuditionMIC: Mr J RammDescription: The Chapel Choir lies at the heart of musical life at Bloxham. Invited students will help to lead worship at school and beyond.

Concert Band Day: TuesdayTime: 1:30pm – 2:25pmVenue: Recital Room

Open to: First Form – Fifth FormSelection: Invite onlyMIC: Mr A RedpathDescription: If you play a wind or brass instrument and love playing fun repertoire, this is the band for you!

The Edinburgh Production (Michaelmas and Summer Term)Day: Monday & TuesdayTime: 3.50pm-4.50pm (Monday), 3.50pm-5.50pm (Tuesday), 6.30pm-8pm (Tuesday)Venue: Great Hall/The Wesley TheatreOpen to: Sixth FormSelection: AuditionMIC: Mr S Brassington & Miss F MikelDescription: The cast will work as a team to create a production to perform alongside the School Production, which will transfer to Edinburgh in the summer of 2020, possibly the most famous and prestigious performing arts festival in the world. This will require commitment but promises to be an unforgettable experience.

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Exham House Band Day: FridayTime: 1:20pm – 2:00pmVenue: Band RoomOpen to: First Form – Second FormMIC: Mr M BosworthDescription: Ever wanted to write your own songs, perform and record them? Run by our own pop music guru, Mr Bosworth, this is the band for you!

Exham House Chapel ChoirDay: FridayTime: 1:20pm-2:00pmVenue: Recital RoomOpen to: First Form - Second FormSelection: Invite onlyMIC: Mr J RammDescription: For top singers in the Lower School to play an integral part in the musical life of the school through weekly Chapel services and termly concerts.

Exham House Drama Production (Lent and Summer Term)Day: TBCVenue: The Wesley TheatreOpen to: First and Second FormSelection: AuditionMIC: Miss F MikelDescription: Exham House will perform an exciting production in conjunction with the Music department.

Harmonix Day: TuesdayTime: 6:45pm-7:45pmVenue: SKMSSelection: Invite onlyMIC: Mr J Ramm Description: For stellar singers in senior years to perform challenging works to an excellent standard.

House Drama Rehearsals (Lent Term Only)Day/time: To be arranged in HouseVenue: Rehearsals in houses with the final performance in the Great Hall in

FebruaryOpen to: AllMIC: Mr S BrassingtonDescription: Work as a team in House to create a production to entertain the school. There are many opportunities to be involved with both large and small group categories. Who will be victorious this year? To be performed before February half-term.

Jazz BandDay: MondayTime: 4:00pm-5:00pmVenue: Recital RoomOpen to: Invite onlyMIC: Mr J RammDescription: Get jazzing with this ensemble! Performing all the classics as well as arrangements of chart busters. For instrumentalists and for those vocalists who fancy singing in front of a band.

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LAMDA – Speech and Drama Examinations- (Michaelmas and Lent Term)Day: By arrangementOpen to: AllMIC: Mrs A McLellan, Miss F MichelCost: See Mrs Court for detailsDescription: A whole host of options are available from Acting to Musical Theatre from Grade 1 to Gold. You will arrange a weekly session either one-to-one or in small groups. This is a paid for activity - please contact Mrs Court for further information * Please note students in Exham House will be doing this as part of their drama curriculum.

Life DrawingDay: Friday (week A)Time: 11:00am-1:00pmVenue: Art SchoolOpen to: Lower Sixth & Upper Sixth fine artists onlyMIC: Mr R MatthewDescription: Develop drawing skills though teacher-led instruction using the life model. A great benefit to those building a portfolio for art college admission.

Lighting TechDay: ThursdayTime: When requiredOpen to: Lower Sixth – plus some invited extrasSelection: Via email to Dr M RuckMIC: Dr M RuckDescription: A service activity providing technical support for drama, assemblies, concerts etc. in the Great Hall. Learn about stage lighting and sound and help to organise and run the tech for school events.Skills Learnt: The basics of theatre lighting and sound.

(Exham) Music PracticeDay: Tuesday, Wednesday & FridayTime: 1:25pm-2:00pmVenue: SKMSOpen to: First Form - Second FormSelection: Book with MICMIC: Mr A RedpathDescription: A designated time for you to get better at what you do - you know what you need to do!

Music PracticeDay: Monday, Tuesday & ThursdayTime: 3:50pm-4:50pmVenue: SKMSOpen to: AllSelection: By agreement with your HsMs and MICMIC: Mr A RedpathDescription: A designated time for you to get better at what you do. Sessions can be supervised by our Musician in Residence for piano accompanying and support.

Orchestra Day: ThursdayTime: 6.30pm-7.30pmVenue: Recital RoomSelection: Invite onlyMIC: Mr A RedpathDescription: For invited students of all ages to perform the new and familiar music. The leading school ensemble for those who play an instrument.

Photography Day: MondayTime: 3:50pm-4:50pmVenue: Art SchoolOpen to: Fourth Form - Upper SixthSelection: First come, first servedMIC: Mr R MatthewDescription: Opportunity for students to develop their photography skills through fun teacher-led experiments, or for more experienced students wishing to complete individual self-led projects supporting DofE skills for assessment.Cameras are provided but you may also bring your own.

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SAS (Special Art Status) Art ActivityDay: FridayTime: 3:50pm-4:50pm (First Form week A, Second Form week B)Venue: Art SchoolOpen to: First Form - Second FormSelection: Invitation onlyMIC: Mrs C Blackburn, Mr R Matthew & Mrs R LehmannDescription: This activity is for Lower School artists who have been recognised by their art teacher as highly able or extremely keen and who would benefit from attending extra art sessions. The activity allows pupils to extend their art practice in a more independent way on individual projects. Some pupils will take this further and submit their portfolios towards achieving a Bronze Arts Award, a nationally recognised qualification.

School Production (Michaelmas and Summer Term)Day: Monday & TuesdayTime: 3.50pm-4.50pm (Monday) 6.20pm-8pm (Monday) 3.50pm-5.50pm (Tuesday)Venue: Great Hall/The Wesley TheatreOpen to: Everyone with an interest from Third Form upwardsSelection: AuditionMIC: Mr S Brassington & Miss F MikelDescription: The cast will work as a team to create the School Production. Commitment and a fun spirit are important qualities we are looking for to make this a memorable experience and show for the whole school community!

School Production (music)Day: TuesdayTime: 5:00pm-6:00pmVenue: SKMSOpen to: Third Form - Upper SixthSelection: InvitationMIC: Mr A Redpath

Spanish Cinderella – Third and Fourth Form Production – (Summer Term Only)Day: Monday & TuesdayTime: 3.50pm-4.50pmVenue: TBCOpen to: Third and Fourth FormMIC: Miss K AppadooDescription: An excellent opportunity to develop Spanish speaking skills as part of an exciting theatre production.

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String BandDay: TuesdayTime: 1.30pm-2.25pmVenue: M2Open to: Invite OnlyMIC: Mrs S Turnock & Mrs M RicardoDescription: If you play a string instrument and want some fun, this is the band for you! Learn about performing in an ensemble.

String OrchestraDay: MondayTime: 4:45pm-5:45pmVenue: Recital RoomSelection: Invite onlyMIC: Mr C WindassDescription: For invited string players of all ages to perform an excellent repertoire. Run by the infectiously enthusiastic Mr Windass.

Supervised art prep/open art studiosDay: MondayTime: 6:45pm-7:45pmOpen to: Fourth Form - Upper SixthMIC: Mr R MatthewDescription: An opportunity for pupils studying art and photography to gain valuable extra studio time to develop their coursework projects.

The Third Form Production (Michaelmas and Lent Term) Day: Tuesday & ThursdayTime: 3.50pm-4.50pm (Tuesday), 6.30pm-8pm (Thursday) (TBC)Venue: The Wesley TheatreOpen to: Third FormSelection: AuditionMIC: Ms J Single & Miss F MikelDescription: We would like to develop a Third Form cast and production team to create a special production to be performed at the end of the Lent Term.

Ukulele ClubDay: FridayTime: 3:25pm-4:00pmVenue: M2Open to: AllSelection: First come, first servedMIC: Mrs M WoodcockDescription: Come and find your inner Uke and learn songs you know and love. Bring your own instrument or we can lend you one.

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Physical

Basketball Day: Thursday and FridayTime: First - Fifth Form, Thursday 3.50pm-4.50pm Fourth Form - Upper Sixth, Friday, 8pm-9pm Venue: DeweyOpen to: AllSelection: First come, first served (max 12 players)MIC: TBCDescription: Game play and coaching to develop personally and within a team. Emphasis on basic skills and game strategy. Enjoyment and improvement together, whatever your level, will help build confidence and fitness.Skills Learnt: Passing, dribbling, shooting, lay-ups, defence, in line with your personal commitments to make progress.

Banbury Hockey Club - Junior trainingDay: Monday (Girls) and Wednesday (Boys)Time: 6:00pm-7:30pmOpen to: First - Fourth Form

Venue: North Oxfordshire Academy, DraytonDescription: Banbury Hockey Club’s junior training is for those players who wish to continue participating in hockey outside of the usual major term of sport in Bloxham.

Banbury Hockey Club – Senior trainingDay: Monday (Girls) and Wednesday (Boys) Time: 7.15pm – 9pmOpen to: Fifth Form - Upper Sixth Venue: North Oxfordshire Academy, DraytonDescription: Banbury Hockey Club’s senior training is for those players who wish to continue participating in hockey outside of the usual major term of sport in Bloxham.

Clay Pigeon ShootingDay: Tuesday (First half of Michaelmas Term; then from Lent Half Term)Time: 3:45pm-6:00pmVenue: OffsiteOpen to: First Form – Upper Sixth

Selection: OpenMIC: Ms P EaglesDescription: Opportunity for students to develop an existing or new skill. All shots receive tuition and the opportunity to shoot for the school in competitions.Special note: Session charge is £32.50 which includes tuition, clays, cartridge and use of guns. Parental permission required. No fees when shooting for the school team in competitions.

Climbing Wall (Lent and Summer Term)Day: MondayTime: 3:50pm-4:50pmVenue: School climbing wallOpen to: Third Form to Upper SixthSelection: OpenMIC: Mr G Stindt Description: This is a recreational climbing session when you can come and learn the skills to get started, enjoy bouldering on the school wall, or just climb for fun and fitness. Coaching is available, but you are equally welcome to enjoy some time relaxing by climbing for its own sake.

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Physical Skills Learnt: Rope-work, belay skills, effective balance and movement, strength/fitness.

Cricket pre-season (Lent Term only)Day: Monday, TuesdayTime: First Form – Second Form, Tuesday 3:50pm-4:50pm Third Form – Fourth Form, Monday 3:50pm-4:50pm Fifth Form – Upper Sixth, Tuesday 4:50pm-5:50pmVenue: DeweyOpen to: First Form – Upper SixthMIC: Mr G WebberSelection: First come, first servedDescription: Students will have a chance to practice and develop bowling, batting and fielding skills. These will be delivered through a range of drills, fun games and net sessions.

Cricket Coaching (Michaelmas and Lent Term only)Day: FridayTime: By arrangementOpen to: Fourth Form to Upper SixthSelection: Invite onlyVenue: DeweyDescription: Students will be pushed to develop their game within match scenarios and technical drills. The skills in which they will develop will be around power hitting and tactical and technical development.

Cross CountryDay: ThursdayTime: 3:50pm-4:50pmVenue: DeweyOpen to: First Form – Second FormSelection: First come, first servedMIC: Mrs S HeathcoteDescription: A chance to get out into the countryside and explore cross country routes. For the more serious, this is also a chance to improve your personal best time.

Fives Day: Monday, Tuesday & ThursdayTime: First Form – Second Form, Thursday 3:50pm-4:50pm All year groups, Monday 3:50pm-4:50pm Third Form – Upper Sixth, Tuesday 4:50pm-5:50pmVenue: Fives CourtOpen to: First Form – Upper SixthSelection: First come, first servedMIC: Mr S BattenDescription: 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!

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Football Leagues (Intra School League – Summer Term Only) Day: FridayTime: 5:00pm-6:00pmVenue: DeweyOpen to: Fifth Form-Upper SixthMIC: Mr N Pigott

Golf Day: TuesdayTime: 3:50pm-4:50pmVenue: Bloxham Driving Range/Rye Hill Golf ClubOpen to: Fourth Form - Upper Sixth (max 12 students)Selection: First come, first servedMIC: Mr R MatthewDescription: 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.

GymDay: Monday, Tuesday & ThursdayTime: Fourth Form – Upper Sixth, Monday, 3.50pm – 4.50pm Fifth Form – Upper Sixth, Tuesday, 3.50pm – 4.50pm First – Third & Upper Sixth, Thursday 3.50pm - 4.50pmOpen to: First Form – Upper SixthLocation: DeweySelection: First come, first servedMIC: TBCDescription: 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 programme to help achieve your personal goal.

Hockey pre-seasonDay: Monday & Tuesday (girls - Summer Term only, boys - Michaelmas Term only)Time: Third and Fourth Form, Monday,

3.50pm -4.50pm First and Second Form, Tuesday, 3.50pm -4.50pm Fifth Form – Upper Sixth, Tuesday 4.50pm -5.50pmVenue: Dewey/AstroSelection: First come, first servedMIC: TBCDescription: 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 Learnt: Everything from pushing, throwing overheads, receiving, carrying, shooting, defending, 3D skills, drag flicking, logging, back hand hitting, glove work, teamwork, deflecting and self-discipline.

Hockey skills school (Exham House)Day: Monday (First & Second Form girls)

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& Thursday (First & Second Form boys)Time: 1:30pm-1:50pmVenue: Dewey/AstroOpen to: First Form - Second FormSelection: Invite onlyMIC: TBCDescription: Skills schools are designed for a player who has the desire to master the skills of the game. The sessions range from 1-2-1 to a maximum of 5 per year group.

Hockey skills school (Middle School)Day: Wednesday (Third Form girls), Friday (Third - Sixth Form boys)Time: 7:00am-7:30amVenue: Dewey/AstroOpen to: Third Form - Fifth FormSelection: Invite onlyMIC: TBCDescription: Skills schools are designed for a player who has the desire to master the skills of the game. The sessions range from 1-2-1 to a maximum of 5 per year group.

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Netball pre-season (Michaelmas Term only)Day: Monday & TuesdayTime: First Form – Second Form, Tuesday 3:50pm-4:50pm Third Form – Fourth Form, Monday 3:50pm-4:50pm Fifth Form – Upper Sixth, Tuesday 4:50pm-5:50pmVenue: DeweyOpen to: First Form – Upper SixthSelection: First come, first servedMIC: Miss L ManningDescription: Come along if you love playing netball. We will look at what it takes to be a performance player by looking at the best in the world and using video and other techniques to help us learn. Learn the art of flair and how we can build into our game. We will prepare for the season ahead as individuals, units and teams.Skills Learnt: Leadership, working together, creative play and performing under pressure.

Rifle ShootingDay/time: Tuesday PM (Michaelmas Term (first half); then from Lent Half Term)Venue: OffsiteOpen to: First Form – Upper SixthSelection: OpenMIC: Ms P Eagles

Boys’ Tennis (Summer Term only)Day: ThursdayTime: 3:40pm-4:50pmVenue: DeweyOpen to: First Form – Second FormSelection: First come, first servedMIC: Mr M MoirDescription: Game play and some limited coaching to develop personally and within a pair. Emphasis on doubles play and strategy. Enjoyment and improvement together, whatever your level, will help to build confidence and fitness.Skills Learnt: Serving, ground strokes, volleys, in line with your personal commitment to progress.

Squash (Michaelmas and Lent Term)Day: MondayTime: 3:50pm-4:50pmVenue: DeweyOpen to: Third Form – Upper SixthSelection: First come, first servedMIC: TBCDescription: Opportunity for students to develop their squash skills, whether for competitive matches or social play. There will be some teaching of rules and techniques, but the focus is very much on enjoyment and participation. This is a game which can be played at any level and there will be plenty of opportunity to build skills, whether a novice or more advanced player.Skills Learnt: Game play, confidence, pair work, social skills and co-ordination, alongside stamina, agility and general fitness.

Survive and SaveDay: ThursdayTime: 4:50pm-5:50pm

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Venue: Swimming PoolOpen to: Fourth Form – Fifth FormSelection: First come, first servedMIC: Grace HiltonDescription: An introduction to basic lifesaving skills, leading to an opportunity to progress through the various levels of RSA awards.Cost: £40 per termSkills Learnt: Aquatic skills, basic first aid and lifesaving.

Tennis Coaching (Private) - Available Michaelmas (until half term), Lent Term (after half term) & Summer TermDay: Available throughout the week, to be pre-bookedVenue: Dewey & Park Close CourtsSelection: Via parental email to MIC MIC: TBC Please book asap for Michaelmas Term, by 1st January for Lent Term and by 31st March for Summer Term. Booking of all terms available.Description: Individual or small group coaching available for a six week block.Cost: Individual £25ph, small group (max 4) £30phSkills Learnt: Development of technical, physical and mental aspects of the game.

Tennis pre-season training (Second half of Lent Term Only)Days/times: Third and Fourth Form, Monday, 3.50pm-4.50pm First and Second Form, Tuesday, 3.50pm-4.50pmFifth – Upper Sixth, Tuesday, 3.50pm-4.50pmVenue: Dewey courtsDescription: Essential preparation for all team players for Summer Term matches.

RidingDay: TuesdayTime: 3:50pm-4:50pmVenue: OffsiteOpen to: AllMIC: Mrs J SkevingtonSelection: Parental consent letter to MIC Mrs J SkevingtonDescription: Riding is a competitive and successful sport involving novice and experienced performers. Weekly training is provided all year and a variety of internal and external events are entered throughout the year including weekends and holidays. Success at all levels is achieved, including national.

Rugby pre-season (Summer Term only)Day: Monday and Tuesday

Time: Third Form and Fourth Form, Tuesday 3:50pm-4:50pm First Form – Second Form, plus Fifth Form to Upper Sixth Tuesday 3:50pm-4:50pm Venue: DeweyOpen to: First Form – Upper SixthSelection: First come, first servedMIC: Mr A GoldsmithDescription: 45 minutes of touch rugby to help develop your passing and running skills for the season ahead.

Rugby SevensDay: Tuesday (second half of Lent Term)Time: 3:50pm-4:50pmVenue: Raymond FieldOpen to: Fifth Form - Upper SixthLocation: DeweySelection: Invite onlyMIC: Mr A GoldsmithDescription: Preparations for Sevens tournaments.

Summer League HockeyDay: Monday (girls), Tuesday (girls) & Wednesday (boys)Time: 6:00pm-8:30pmVenue: Oxford Hawks Hockey Club, Banbury Road NorthOpen to: Second Form - Upper SixthMIC: TBCDescription: This is a chance to play a fast-paced game, against and with adults. It will include weekly matches in May, June and July.

SwimmingDay: MondayTime: 3:50pm-4:50pmVenue: Swimming PoolOpen to: AllSelection: First come, first servedMIC: Alison IrelandDescription: 45 minutes spent lane swimming to improve fitness and technique with individual help if required. Students benefit from regular swimming as a form of relaxation and having their own individual space and quiet time in the pool. Some benefit from more competitive swimming, improving times and personal stamina. Rehabilitation can also be beneficial, especially if injured.Skills Learnt: All strokes including diving, if required.

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Eunoia

Ancient Greek Activity (Michaelmas Term Only)Day: MondayTime: 3.50pm-4.50pmVenue: VLRMIC: Mrs V MoirDescription: An opportunity to study the language of Homer, Euripides, Sophocles and Plato, not to mention the New Testament. No previous knowledge required although some understanding of Latin would help.

Astronomy GCSE Day: MondayTime: 3:50pm-4:50pmOpen to: Fourth & Fifth FormSelection: Application to MICMIC: Dr M RuckVenue: PhysicsDescription: Most people are fascinated by the night sky and are interested in stories about our continuing exploration of our Solar System and Universe. The astronomy activity, leading to a full GCSE for those interested, builds on that interest and gives a thorough introduction to the subject. The course

will help you to understand our position in the Universe, the movements of planets and stars, the cycles in the night and daytime sky, and the way in which we use technology to observe and interact with space. You will learn how scientists, from ancient civilisations to the modern day, have used their imagination and careful measurement to explore the Universe in which we live.

Chemistry Olympiad (Michaelmas Term Only)Day: TuesdayTime: 3.50pm-4.50pmVenue: ChemistryOpen to: Sixth FormSelection: Invite onlyMIC: Dr S FloateDescription: If you intend to apply to study Cambridge Natural Sciences or Chemistry at a top UK university and fancy a challenge, you should try this paper. We will work collaboratively to practise the skills required to do well in this paper. It also provides transferable skills for the Cambridge Natural Sciences Pre-Assessment tests.

Debating and Public Speaking Open to: Third Form upwardsSelection: First come, first servedMIC: Mrs C SummersDescription: Public speaking and debating is aimed at preparing students to participate in various events and competitions. Students will be coached in the skills of rhetoric and taught the rules of debating, as well as developing a range of highly sought after skills, including teamworking and research skills. The activity provides an opportunity to build confidence in public speaking and to develop your understanding of current affairs.

Debating and Public Speaking for Lower SchoolDay: MondayTime: 3.50pm-4.50pmVenue: TBCOpen to: First & Second FormSelection: First come, first servedMIC: Mrs C SummersDescription: Debating and Public Speaking aims to build confidence in public speaking and develop your

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knowledge and understanding of current affairs. Students will be coached in the skills of rhetoric and taught the rules of debating, as well as developing a range of highly sought after skills, including teamworking and research skills. The activity will also prepare students to participate in various events and competitions.

Eunoia Lectures and Subject Societies (Michaelmas and Lent Terms Only)Day: TuesdayTime: 6.45pm-7.45pmVenue: VLR for lectures, subject departments for activitiesOpen to: Fifth Form – Upper SixthMIC: Dr J MoyleSelection: Eunoia lectures take place on specific evenings during the Autumn and Spring Terms. Lectures are compulsory for academic scholars, exhibitioners and other students identified from the previous year’s exam performances. Other students will be very welcome if they would like to attend. When there is not a lecture scheduled, Tuesday evenings will be the time for subject society meetings to take place (a calendar of subject society meetings for the term

will be made available).Description: Eunoia lectures will usually take the form of more formal talks and presentations (there will be a range of speakers with some specialist academics visiting Bloxham). Subject society meetings will be opportunities to explore an A Level subject beyond the confines of the specification or to enjoy a subject-related activity outside the classroom. Skills Learnt: Critical thinking; exploring relationships between academic disciplines; deepening appreciation for subjects; communication; formulating independent perspectives.

Eunoia Society Activity (Third & Fourth Form)Day: TuesdayTime: 3.50pm-4.50pmVenue: Room 1Open to: Third Form - Fourth Form (invite only – if you are a scholar or exhibitioner, you will be required to attend for one of the three terms during the year. Your previous year’s exam results may also lead to an invitation to attend irrespective of your award holder status).MIC: Dr J MoyleDescription: An opportunity for

students to stretch their thinking and explore ideas/issues. Assumptions will be challenged and questioned. Topics for discussion might include feminism, ‘fake news’, medical ethics or current affairs issues. There will be a focus on the different areas of knowledge that make up our education and on how these areas of knowledge relate to one another.

Eunoia Society Activity (Exham)Day: ThursdayTime: 5pm-6pmVenue: Room 1Open to: First Form – Second Form (invite only – if you are a scholar or exhibitioner, you will be required to attend for one of the three terms during the year. Your previous year’s exam results may also lead to an invitation to attend irrespective of your award holder status).MIC: Dr J MoyleDescription: An opportunity for students to stretch their thinking and explore ideas/issues. Assumptions will be challenged and questioned. There will be a focus on the different areas of knowledge that make up our education and on how these areas of knowledge relate to one another.

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French/Spanish Newspaper (Lent and Summer Term)Day: MondayTime: 3.50pm-4.50pmVenue: Room 9Open to: Invite OnlyMIC: Ms E LesuDescription: Opportunity for students who study GCSE or A-level French/Spanish. This activity will give you the chance to explore various French and Spanish newspapers and magazines with the aim of keeping up with what is going on in the world.Skills Learnt: Developing a critical mind, improving your French/Spanish vocabulary and reading skills

MCAT Day: MondayTime: 3:50pm-4:50pmVenue: Biology DepartmentOpen to: Sixth FormSelection: Invite onlyMIC: Dr K PereraDescription: If you intend to apply to study medicine or veterinary medicine, you will be required to take admissions

tests and should attend this activity to help you prepare for these. We will work collaboratively to practise the skills required for BMAT, UKCAT and Cambridge Natural Sciences Pre-assessment tests.Skills Learnt: Abstract and verbal reasoning, problem-solving and critical thinking.

Model United Nations Open to: Third Form - Upper SixthSelection: First come, first served (max. 16)MIC: Mrs C SummersDescription: If you like debating and have an interest in world events, or if you just want to have fun whilst learning about global issues and politics, Model United Nations is for you. You will represent countries from all over the world, forming alliances, proposing resolutions and amendments, and speaking in debates on issues ranging from North Korean disarmament, slowing climate change and protecting human rights. No experience required: just enthusiasm and a desire to speak

out. Work to be completed in House with events throughout the year.

Philosophy Biscuit Club Day: MondayTime: 3:50pm-4:50pmVenue: Liddon ChapelMIC: Dr D HerringOpen to: Fourth Form – Upper SixthSelection: First come, first servedDescription: Opportunity for students to learn about and discuss philosophy with their peers over a cup of tea and a biscuit.

Third Form Outdoor EducationDay: ThursdayTime: 3:45pm-5:15pmOpen to: Third FormSelection: CompulsoryMIC: TBCDescription: A programme designed to encourage sufficiency and appreciation of outdoor activities.Skills Learnt: An introduction to CCF: First aid, navigation and map reading, rope work, kayaking, climbing, camp craft, leadership and Bronze DofE (see overleaf).

Combined Cadet Force (CCF)Day: ThursdayTime: 3:45pm – 5:15pmVenue: CCF Headquarters, Park CloseOpen to: Fourth Form – Upper SixthSelection: Open – but students should have completed weapons handling training on the A2 rifle.MIC: Miss L HuntDescription: Military activities, adventure and leadership training. Two 48 hour overnight exercises, range days and summer camp.

Duke of Edinburgh - BronzeDay: Thursday (covered in Third Form Outdoor Education)Time: 3:45pm-5:15pmVenue: VariousDescription: This activity will train and guide you through the Bronze Award. Working in groups you will prepare and plan for your overnight expedition. In May you will have the opportunity to take part in a practice expedition, before

completing the assessed expedition in June. To complete the Bronze Award, students need to have completed three areas: skills, volunteering and physical, alongside the assessed expedition. Students normally complete all components during Fourth Form. A parents’ and students’ information meeting will be held in January in the Great Hall.Cost: £295 to cover Award enrolment and both expeditions.

Duke of Edinburgh - GoldDay: TuesdayTime: 3:50pm-4:50pmVenue: MathsOpen to: Lower SixthSelection: OpenMIC: Miss J MerrisDescription: This activity will prepare you and guide you through your Gold DofE Award. You will be enrolled in the Award and helped to choose what you will do for each section. On Tuesday

afternoons, in either Michaelmas or Lent Term, you will train, plan and prepare for your practice and qualifying expeditions which take place in the Easter and summer holidays. In the Summer Term you will finalise your route for the assessed expedition, book your campsites and plan menus within your team.Cost: £525 to cover Award enrolment and both expeditions.

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Community Services

Bloxham Pre-school Day: Dependent on free periods. To start from 25th September.Time: To fit with Lower Sixth timetableOpen to: Lower SixthSelection: First come, first servedMIC: Mrs J CochranDescription: This service takes place at the local nursery. It looks after children aged three to four years and will involve helping to run activities with the staff or to lead an activity.Skills Learnt: Interacting with others, community cohesion, opportunities in education, team working, creative thinking, developing responsibility, diplomacy and empathy.

Bloxham Primary School Animal ClubDay: ThursdayTime: 3:30pm-4:40pmOpen to: Lower SixthSelection: First come, first servedMIC: Dr K PeraraVenue: Biology

Bloxham Primary School Art Club Day: ThursdayTime: 3.40pm - 4.40pm

Open to: Lower SixthSelection: First come, first servedMIC: Mrs R LehmannVenue: Art SchoolDescription: Opportunity for students to develop their creative and leadership skills working with primary school pupils on a range of self-initiated art projects.Skills Learnt: Creativity, leadership, project planning, presentation and social skills.

Bloxham Primary School Cooking activity Day: ThursdayTime: 3:40pm-4:40pmOpen to: Lower SixthSelection: First come, first servedMIC: Miss A HicklingVenue: RTCDescription: Opportunity for students to develop their cooking skills whilst also sharing this knowledge with younger students from the local primary school. A keen interest in cooking/food preparation and helping younger students is required. A year long commitment for the Lower Sixth Form.

Bloxham Primary School DT activity Day: ThursdayTime: 3:40pm-4:40pmOpen to: Lower SixthSelection: First come, first servedMIC: Mr R Broady-BennettVenue: RTCDescription: Opportunity for students to develop their DT skills whilst also sharing this knowledge with younger students from the local primary school.

Bloxham Primary School Maths Club Day: ThursdayTime: 3.40pm - 4.40pmOpen to: Lower SixthSelection: First come, first servedMIC: Mrs O O’FlahertyVenue: Maths DepartmentDescription: Opportunity for students to develop their numerical and leadership skills working with primary school pupils on a range of self-initiated maths projects.Skills Learnt: Creativity, leadership, project planning, presentation and social skills.

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Bloxham Primary School MFL Club Day: ThursdayTime: 3:40pm-4:40pmOpen to: Lower SixthSelection: First come, first servedMIC: Ms E LesuVenue: MFL DepartmentDescription: Opportunity for students to consolidate their French or Spanish language skills by planning and running workshops for primary school pupils with the aim of further developing their language knowledge and increasing their motivation to engage with the language learning experience.Skills Learnt: French/Spanish language skills, effective speaking, presentation skills, building confidence/rapport, organisational skills and team work.

Bloxham Primary School - The Word Club Day: ThursdayTime: 3:40pm-4:40pmOpen to: Lower SixthSelection: First come, first servedMIC: Mrs J CochranDescription: An opportunity to help improve the reading and literacy of a group of primary school boys. This is done thorough word games, plays, reading, quizzes etc.Skills Learnt: Activity planning and organising.

Boys’ Brigade Juniors Day: TuesdayTime: 5.40pm-7.10pmOpen to: Venue: Bloxham VillageMIC: Padre DuncanDescription: An opportunity to support young children in the Bloxham Boys’ Brigade with challenging and rewarding activities.

Foodbank Day: ThursdayTime: 3.30pm-4:30pmOpen to: Lower SixthSelection: First come, first servedMIC: Mr S HussainVenue: OffsiteDescription: This activity involves

some collection of food for the foodbank. It mainly involves checking the food, and sorting it by type and date at the warehouse. There is also an opportunity to pack specific orders for individual family groups.Skills Learnt: This activity offers an insight into financial deprivation locally, and a chance to work with an established agency, to respond to those in need.

Green Pastures Nursing Home Day: ThursdayTime: 3.30pm - 4.30pmOpen to: Lower SixthSelection: First come, first servedMIC: Mrs S ClitheroeDescription: Green Pastures Nursing Home involves a trip to Banbury to support elderly residents and to help them engage in interesting activities ranging from the arts and crafts, to various board games, musical events and hands-on baking classes. The students involved help organise and run these events and it’s a fantastic opportunity to engage with a variety of elderly people from a very diverse range of backgrounds. Students thoroughly enjoy building a rapport with the residents and they find the experience exceptionally rewarding, helping to make a real difference to someone’s day.Skills Learnt: Aids the development of good listening skills, communication, dependability, compassion, empathy and patience.

Individual Arrangement Day and Time: Via agreement with Padre DuncanOpen to: Lower SixthSelection: Via agreement with Padre Duncan

MIC: Padre DuncanDescription: Some students are able to arrange their own community service outside of the options listed here. This is encouraged, shows initiative and gives the opportunity to shape a service option that is most applicable to you.

Rainbows Nursery - Bloxham Day: Day to depend on free periodsTime: To fit with Lower Sixth timetableOpen to: Lower SixthSelection: First come, first servedMIC: Mrs J CochranDescription: This service takes place at the local nursery, looking after children from 3 months to 5 years. You will help staff to run/lead activities.Skills Learnt: Interacting with others, community cohesion, opportunities in education, team working, creative thinking, developing responsibility, diplomacy and empathy.

St Mary’s Primary School Day: ThursdayTime: 2pm-3pmOpen to: Lower SixthSelection: First come, first servedMIC: TBCDescription: St Mary’s is a primary school based in the centre of Banbury. It is a diverse school which caters for children of all abilities and cultures. There will be three groups ideally working at St Mary’s: 1. Education - to help in class 2. Sports Club – to work with children to help improve skills in sport 3. Ground work – to help improve the groundsSkills Learnt: Planning, evaluation skills and public speaking.

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Spirituality

Christian UnionDay: WednesdayTime: 4pm-5pmVenue: TBCOpen to: Third Form to Upper SixthMIC: Mr M MoirDescription: Games and bible study

Fish SkoolDay: WednesdayTime: 1.25pm-1.55pmVenue: TBCOpen to: First and Second FormMIC: Mr M MoirDescription: Games and opportunities to think about faith

Exploring FaithDay: TuesdayTime: 7.45pm-8.45pmVenue: TBCOpen to: AllMIC: Padre DuncanDescription: Exploring faith course with an opportunity to prepare for Confirmation.

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Clubs

Clubs

Animal ClubDay: TuesdayTime: 3:50pm-4:50pmVenue: BiologyOpen to: First – Third FormSelection: OpenMIC: Dr K Perera Description: Animal Club allows you to get to know the animals we have in biology and learn how to look after them. You will also feed and clean out the animals so you gain experience of what it takes to be responsible for looking after animals.Skills Learnt: Team work, life skills, leadership and responsibility.

Book ClubDay: MondayTime: 3:50pm-4:50pmVenue: VLROpen to: AllSelection: First come, first servedMIC: Miss S SwannDescription: Students will be expected to devote their own time to reading as well as during the session. In the

Michaelmas term we will focus on preparing two teams to represent the school at the Kids’ Lit Quiz in November. During the Lent and Summer terms we will read and discuss titles on the Carnegie Long and Short lists.Skills learnt: We aim to promote and support a life-long love of reading, challenge pupils in their choice of title and develop their ability to listen and discuss their ideas within a group.

Board GamesDay: TuesdayTime: 3:50pm-4:50pmVenue: GeographyMIC: Mrs O O’FlahertyOpen to: First Form – Upper SixthSelection: First come, first servedDescription: Chess, Draughts, Scrabble, Go, Risk & other brain burning games.

Creative Writing ClubDay: TuesdayTime: 3.50pm-4.50pmVenue: English MIC: Mr C SaundersDescription: Fancy a bit of time out from a busy schedule to let your mind wander? Do you find yourself making notes, writing diaries, penning poetry, creating stories or simply telling stories? Are you creative, imaginative, thoughtful, empathetic, observant, opinionated or interested (in people, places or things generally)? If so, why not give this activity a go? You will experiment with free-writing and story-writing; you will get to write ideas, create places and characters, and have a bit of fun in an informal environment. There will be opportunities to write for publication (internal) if you wish and to enter creative writing competitions (internal and external). Or you can simply write for yourself.

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CodingDay: MondayTime: 3:50pm-4:50pmVenue: RTCOpen to: Fourth Form - Upper SixthSelection: First come, first served (max 10)MIC: Mrs U LileyDescription: Opportunity for students to develop their programming skills either by developing simple games (beginners) or for more experienced students where they can complete individual self-led projects.Skills Learnt: Programming and game design.

CookingDay: TuesdayTime: Third – Fifth Form 3:50pm-4:50pmFirst and Second Form, 4.50pm – 5.50pmVenue: RTCOpen to: First Form – Fifth FormSelection: First come, first servedMIC: Mrs S Clitheroe (Third-Fifth Form) and Miss A Hickling (First and Second Form)

Description: Experimenting with food to create something edible! Each term we will be creating something different.Skills learnt: Basic cooking skills, food hygiene and broadening of palate.

Cooking - Survival SkillsDay: MondayTime: 3:50pm-4:50pmVenue: RTCOpen to: Lower Sixth - Upper SixthSelection: First come, first servedMIC: Mr P HarveyDescription: Basic ‘staple’ dishes that are achievable when home alone or heading to University!

DT – Project Work (Lent and Summer Term only)Day: Tuesday Time: 3:50pm-4:50pmVenue: RTCOpen to: Fifth Form – Upper SixthSelection: First come, first servedMIC: Mr M SkevingtonDescription: Designed for those who

have taken on large and complex projects to allow specialist help and advice outside of class time. Tasks such as welding, turning, milling and routing may be activities that will be undertaken.

DT – Set Design (Michaelmas Term)Day: TuesdayTime: 3:50pm-4:50pmVenue: RTCOpen to: Fifth Form – Upper SixthSelection: First come, first servedMIC: Mr R Broady-Bennett

GreenPower Electric Car ProjectDay: MondayTime: 3.50pm-4.50pmVenue: RTCOpen to: First and Second FormMIC: Mr N Hollinworth & Mr R Broady-BennettDescription: Students will be given the opportunity to work on constructing the GreenPower electric car, which

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may involve producing graphics, designing and making bodywork, maintenance and driving the car in forthcoming races.

Investor ChallengeDay: MondayTime: 3:50pm-4:50pmVenue: RTCOpen to: Fourth Form – Upper SixthSelection: First come, first servedMIC: Mrs S Clitheroe Description: Students will need to monitor their share portfolios through the ups and downs of the stock market, judging when to buy and sell in order to make a profit. Students who take this activity from September will take part in the Student Investor Challenge Competition (http://www.studentinvestor.org). Students starting at other points in the year will manage their own virtual portfolios.

Linguistics ClubDay: TuesdayTime: 3.50pm-4.50pmVenue: LanguagesOpen to: Third Form to Upper SixthMIC: Ms E LesuSelection: First come first servedDescription: Opportunity for students to prepare for the UK Linguistics Olympiad by working collaboratively in

order to solve linguistic data problems and learning about new languages. Students will engage in ‘code-breaking’ – analysing the patterns in a small amount of linguistic data and working out how the underlying system works.Skills Learnt: Students will be working with their memory, logic, deduction, pattern-finding and creative skills. The club promotes individual perseverance and team-building skills.

MindfulnessDays: TuesdayTime: 3.50pm-4.50pmVenue: TBCOpen to: AllMIC: Mr A Redpath & Mrs J CochranDescription: Come and find a moment of peace and calm in your busy lives. Take an hour to stop, reflect and live in the moment whilst you learn the skills needed to relax independently. Limited spaces available.

Model ClubDay: TuesdayTime: 3:50pm-4:50pmVenue: Engine ShedOpen to: Third Form – Fourth FormSelection: First come, first servedMIC: TBCDescription: The Model Railway Engine Shed boasts a fully functional model

railway. Students meet to operate the layout and to build models and scenery that contribute to the railway’s appearance. Along the way you will learn about electronics, construction and the art of scenic modelling.

Padre’s Pedals Cycle workshopDay: TuesdayTime: 3:50pm-4:50pmVenue: The Bike ShedOpen to: Fourth form – Fifth FormSelection: First come, first servedMIC: Padre DuncanDescription: An opportunity to learn to learn the skills and knowledge needed to service your pedal cycle. Practical sessions in the workshop where we will learn how to maintain a bicycle and how to adjust and replace parts where necessary. You will become proficient in the use of the appropriate tools and we will cover all the different facets that make up the smooth running of a cycle including wheels, brakes, gears, cables and chains. A great investment of your time for the future.

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Textiles Day: MondayTime: 3:50pm-4:50pmVenue: RTCOpen to: First Form - Upper SixthSelection: First come, first servedMIC: Miss A HicklingDescription: Opportunity for students to develop their textile skills either by developing simple projects in conjunction with the teacher (beginners), or for more experienced students where they can complete individual self-led projects.

School Newspaper Day: MondayTime: 3:50pm-4:50pmVenue: Room 3MIC: Miss A GoodeDescription: Your chance to be part of the Bloxham voice. This is a School Prefect led activity which will enable the production of news stories pertinent to the student population. It will be your own style which helps to guide the tone of the news (within certain limits of course!). This would

be a great opportunity for anyone interested in writing, journalism or presenting. It will allow you to demonstrate responsibility and to articulate your own point of view. A great choice for forward thinking and community minded individuals.

Scrabble Day: TuesdayTime: 3:50pm-4:50pmVenue: Liddon ChapelOpen to: Third Form – Fifth FormSelection: First come, first servedMIC: Dr D HerringDescription: Opportunity for students to learn to play and practise the popular board game Scrabble. This will develop their English vocabulary, social skills and concentration.

Young Enterprise Day: Monday & TuesdayTime: 3:50pm-4:50pmOpen to: Lower SixthSelection: First come, first served (max. 10)Venue: B2

MIC: Mr S HussainDescription: A chance to work as a team to create a new business.

Wine SocietyDay/Time: Seven events throughout the yearOpen to: U6th Selection: By ApplicationMIC: Mr S BattenDescription: The Wine Society is open to the Upper Sixth Formers by invitation. Through a course of seven events during the year, they will learn about the world of wine, starting with an introduction to the fundamentals of wine tasting, moving through a series of tastings from experts on the subject, before the end of the year Champagne tasting, a Black-tie event which is always a highlight of the programme. Previous years have seen tastings of the wines of Bordeaux, Spain and Italy, while there have also been evenings on the process of winemaking and on matching food and wine.

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Individual ArrangementIt is common for students to join Bloxham with a particular passion, not listed previously, that already takes up a significant amount of time outside of school. In this circumstance, they can select “House Arrangement” for one of their broader curriculum choices. This should allow them to use their time effectively during the school day and progress in their specialism. Students wishing to select this option must seek permission from their housemaster/mistress beforehand. This discussion also provides an opportunity to discuss how else the school might support you in achieving your ambitions.

House ArrangementDay: Monday, Tuesday & ThursdayTime: Period 6 & 7Venue: Boarding houseOpen to: All Selection: By agreement with your housemaster/mistressMIC: HousemastersSkills Learnt: Time management, self-discipline and communication.

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Individual Arrangement

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