Electives
Electives vision:
Our school cannot simply be measured by outcomes alone but by the people we help to shape.
Through our Electives programme students will develop a broad range of lifelong interests that contribute to their health and wellbeing, strengthen their social and community connections and provide intellectual stimulation, enjoyment and fulfilment.
We believe that these opportunities should be an entitlement for all students.
Electives principles:
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The programme will include a range of Electives which
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Develop mental health and wellbeing
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Develop physical health and fitness
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Develop sporting skills
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Provide cultural experiences
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Provide opportunities to make, create and perform
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Explore academic interests beyond the specified curriculum
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Contribute to and connect with the school and wider community
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The programme will be inclusive and ambitious.
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The programme will include a range of paid and free Electives.
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Electives will maintain our Commitment to Excellence standards.
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Electives will have clear intent and be well planned and structured.
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Electives may have a greater emphasis on creation, performance, game play, exploration and investigation than other lessons.
Electives Programme:
Electives take place during P4 and 5 on Wednesday. Y7 and 8 complete Electives on Week A and Y9 and 10 on Week B. Please see Electives for Spring 25 below.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding Electives, please contact Anna Harris, Electives coordinator, or Jake Jones, Deputy Headteacher, using our contact us page.
Electives Spring 2025
Year 10
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Elective: |
What you will do: |
Cost/Session |
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5k Fitness |
Enjoy the afternoon exploring the paths of Blenheim. You’ll develop your fitness in the open air through running or a combination of walking and jogging. |
- |
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Boxing |
Develop your endurance and full-body strength through boxing drills, using the bags and much more. |
£12/ session |
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Cookery |
Practise your cookery skills, then take home what you have created for friends and family to enjoy. You will need to bring in the ingredients. |
Cost of ingredients |
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Dance |
Enjoy getting fit whilst learning a wide range of dance styles and honing your choreography skills too! |
- |
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Drama |
A chance to explore drama work and activities, plus lead others in this creative and interactive skill. |
- |
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Boys’ Football |
Practise your footballing skills, whilst enjoying competitive mini matches. |
- |
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Girls’ Football |
Practise your footballing skills, whilst enjoying competitive mini matches. |
- |
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Gym |
Make use of the outstanding facilities at FeelFit Gym, Oxfordshire’s largest gym. Coaches are on hand to teach you how to use their state-of-art equipment. |
£12/ session |
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Library Studies |
Be part of a book club, learn library skills and enjoy creative writing. |
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Make & Create |
Learn decorative techniques like appliqué, stencilling, batik and embroidery, as well as basic (hand and machine) sewing skills. |
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Multi-Sports |
Enjoy a variety of sports throughout the term. This will include a variety of field sports, basketball, trampolining and table tennis. |
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Sketchbook workshop |
Explore a range of different surfaces in paint, ink and collage to create colourful backgrounds into folded sketchbooks. Sketch and draw from observational still- life into these booklets to take home. |
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Year 9
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Elective: |
What you will do: |
Cost/Session |
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5k Fitness |
Enjoy the afternoon exploring the paths of Blenheim. You’ll develop your fitness in the open air through running or a combination of walking and jogging. |
- |
|
Boxing |
Develop your endurance and full-body strength through boxing drills, using the bags and much more. |
£12/ session |
|
Cookery |
Practise your cookery skills, then take home what you have created for friends and family to enjoy. You will need to bring in the ingredients. |
Cost of ingredients |
|
Dance |
Enjoy getting fit whilst learning a wide range of dance styles and honing your choreography skills too! |
- |
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Drama |
A chance to explore drama work and activities, plus lead others in this creative and interactive skill. |
- |
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DofE |
Improve your D of E skills needed for the upcoming expedition. Look at map skills, practice walking, understand equipment and team work skills. This elective is aimed at those who have signed up for D of E. |
Cost of DofE certification |
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Boys’ Football |
Practise your footballing skills, whilst enjoying competitive mini matches. |
- |
|
Girls’ Football |
Practise your footballing skills, whilst enjoying competitive mini matches. |
- |
|
Gym |
Make use of the outstanding facilities at FeelFit Gym, Oxfordshire’s largest gym. Coaches are on hand to teach you how to use their state-of-art equipment. |
£12/ session |
|
Library Studies |
Be part of a book club, learn library skills and enjoy creative writing. |
- |
|
Make & Create |
Learn decorative techniques like appliqué, stencilling, batik and embroidery, as well as basic (hand and machine) sewing skills. |
- |
|
Multi-Sports |
Enjoy a variety of sports throughout the term. This will include a variety of field sports, basketball, trampolining and table tennis. |
- |
|
Sketchbook workshop |
Explore a range of different surfaces in paint, ink and collage to create colourful backgrounds into folded sketchbooks. Sketch and draw from observational still- life into these booklets to take home. |
- |
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Sports Leaders |
Test your organisation and leadership skills. Plan sporting events for young people and partnership primary schools. Interest in sports is key. |
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Year 8
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Elective: |
What you will do: |
Cost/Session |
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5k Fitness |
Enjoy the afternoon exploring the paths of Blenheim. You’ll develop your fitness in the open air through running or a combination of walking and jogging. |
- |
|
Boxing |
Develop your endurance and full-body strength through boxing drills, using the bags and much more. |
£12/ session |
|
Computer Coding |
Learn coding skills on Scratch, test out games, and design then create your own games. |
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Cookery |
Practise your cookery skills, then take home what you have created for friends and family to enjoy. You will need to bring in the ingredients. |
Cost of ingredients |
|
Dance |
Enjoy getting fit whilst learning a wide range of dance styles and honing your choreography skills too! |
- |
|
Drama |
A chance to explore drama work and activities, plus lead others in this creative and interactive skill. |
- |
|
Boys’ Football |
Practise your footballing skills, whilst enjoying competitive mini matches. |
- |
|
Girls’ Football |
Practise your footballing skills, whilst enjoying competitive mini matches. |
- |
|
Gym |
Make use of the outstanding facilities at FeelFit Gym, Oxfordshire’s largest gym. Coaches are on hand to teach you how to use their state-of-art equipment. |
£12/ session |
|
Language Club |
A fun afternoon of language learning on Chromebooks! Do your Duo streaks, play Kahoot, Blooket and other language games. |
- |
|
Library Studies |
Be part of a book club, learn library skills and enjoy creative writing. |
- |
|
Make & Create |
Learn decorative techniques like appliqué, stencilling, batik and embroidery, as well as basic (hand and machine) sewing skills. |
- |
|
Mosaics |
Enjoy designing and creating mosaics on a variety of items to take home. |
£5/term |
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Multi-Sports |
Enjoy a variety of sports throughout the term. This will include a variety of field sports, basketball, trampolining and table tennis. |
- |
|
Sketchbook workshop |
Explore a range of different surfaces in paint, ink and collage to create colourful backgrounds into folded sketchbooks. Sketch and draw from observational still- life into these booklets to take home. |
- |
Year 7
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Elective: |
What you will do: |
Cost/Session |
|
5k Fitness |
Enjoy the afternoon exploring the paths of Blenheim. You’ll develop your fitness in the open air through running or a combination of walking and jogging. |
- |
|
Boxing |
Develop your endurance and full-body strength through boxing drills, using the bags and much more. |
£12/ session |
|
Computer Coding |
Learn coding skills on Scratch, test out games, and design then create your own games. |
|
|
Cookery |
Practise your cookery skills, then take home what you have created for friends and family to enjoy. You will need to bring in the ingredients. |
Cost of ingredients |
|
Dance |
Enjoy getting fit whilst learning a wide range of dance styles and honing your choreography skills too! |
- |
|
Drama |
A chance to explore drama work and activities, plus lead others in this creative and interactive skill. |
- |
|
Boys’ Football |
Practise your footballing skills, whilst enjoying competitive mini matches. |
- |
|
Girls’ Football |
Practise your footballing skills, whilst enjoying competitive mini matches. |
- |
|
Gym |
Make use of the outstanding facilities at FeelFit Gym, Oxfordshire’s largest gym. Coaches are on hand to teach you how to use their state-of-art equipment. |
£12/ session |
|
Language Club |
A fun afternoon of language learning on Chromebooks! Do your Duo streaks, play Kahoot, Blooket and other language games. |
- |
|
Library Studies |
Be part of a book club, learn library skills and enjoy creative writing. |
- |
|
Make & Create |
Learn decorative techniques like appliqué, stencilling, batik and embroidery, as well as basic (hand and machine) sewing skills. |
- |
|
Mosaics |
Enjoy designing and creating mosaics on a variety of items to take home. |
£5/term |
|
Multi-Sports |
Enjoy a variety of sports throughout the term. This will include a variety of field sports, basketball, trampolining and table tennis. |
- |
|
Sketchbook workshop |
Explore a range of different surfaces in paint, ink and collage to create colourful backgrounds into folded sketchbooks. Sketch and draw from observational still- life into these booklets to take home. |
- |
|
Sports Leaders |
Test your organisation and leadership skills. Plan sporting events for young people and partnership primary schools. Interest in sports is key. |
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