Join our after-school boxing club! Led by an experienced, Level 2 England Boxing coach, you’ll learn the skills of the sport while building self-discipline and respect—both for yourself and for others. Sessions will be a physical challenge; however, our golden rule is simple: no fun, no progress. Sign up and join the group, gain some serious confidence, and have a good time doing it.

BOXING CLUB (open to all) Thursday 3.20-4.10 £35 for 10 sessions

Chris Willmott – Boxing Club

Biography

I have been coaching boxing since 2000, alongside a varied career including forestry and landscaping.  I hold my level 2 England coaching badge and currently work with over sixty boxers through Windrush Valley Boxing Club.  Some of my proudest achievements are coaching the English female champion and getting four boys to the English final.  I’ve already worked with some CNS students and am looking forward to extending this to an ExtraTime club.  I love the buzz of working with students to not only coach the skills and techniques, but also to see their self-esteem and confidence grow.
 

Come and learn about clay! In Clay Club we will be learning some hand-building techniques to create fabulous artworks from project based work and using your own ideas. All work will be glazed and fired in the kiln. Come and explore your creative ideas in clay! No experience required. 

CLAY CLUB (open to all) Wednesday 3.20-4.45 £70 for 10 sessions

Martha Evans – Clay Club

Biography

Martha is an experienced local potter with a studio in Charlbury. She has a background in Ceramics, Photography and Art Therapy. She has taught pottery in schools for many years and really enjoys helping others to work creatively in clay - children and adults!
 

Work in a sociable, supportive and safe environment to create a delicious supper. Mrs Lawson will guide you through the cooking process teaching you lifelong useful skills along the way. You will then sit down to eat with everyone and enjoy your main course and dessert together. The price includes all ingredients. 

COOKERY (open to all) Wednesday 3.30-5.00 £70 for 10 sessions

Mrs Lawson - Cookery

Biography

I originally started coaching in schools about 15 years ago, helping students gain confidence around food.  I have particularly enjoyed challenging students to increase their skills preparing food safely, and encouraging them to eat together in a social setting.

Whether you are a beginner or an experience maker, the club will focus on building practical skills, experimenting with materials, and developing your design ideas, while encouraging creativity and self-expression.  We’ll cover everything from art and illustration, accessory and home décor projects to crafting clothing.  Through these fun, hands-on projects you’ll gain confidence in your making skills, and have a great time while building your talents in a supportive environment.
We have all the materials and equipment you need in the workshop to get stuck in.

CREATIVE CRAFT (open to all) Thursday 3.20-4.10 £35 for 10 sessions

Miss Hadhazi – Creative Craft

Biography

Hi, I’m Miss Hadhazi from CNS. I love design, textiles, and the making arts. I have a background in fashion and textiles design, and I really enjoy being able to offer crafting sessions for CNS Extra Time in lots of different styles of making.

Crochet provides a mindful escape, an opportunity to express your creativity and the chance to make a wide variety of amazing things including bags, hats, cushions, jewellery, soft toys, clothes… Our friendly and supportive Crochet group will be open to everyone from complete beginners to experienced crocheters.

You will work at your own pace and Anna will be there to support and inspire you along the way. Materials including crochet hooks and yarn will be provided so you won’t need to bring anything. However, if you have your own hooks, yarn, projects that you are working on or project ideas, you are very welcome to bring them along.

CROCHET CORNER (Years 7/8) Monday 3.20-4.10 £35 for 10 sessions
CROCHET CORNER (Years 9-13) Monday 4.10-5.00 £35 for 10 sessions

Anna Robbins - Crochet Corner

Biography

My name is Anna and I am passionate about passing on the craft of Crochet through my business Homebird Craft. My lovely Auntie Jo taught me 18 years ago and for the last 10 years I have been teaching and nurturing my amazing Crochet community.  

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced dancer, the classes will focus on building technique, improving flexibility, and developing rhythm, while encouraging creativity and self-expression. Through a variety of choreography, you’ll gain confidence in your movement, and have fun while building your skills in a supportive and energetic environment.

Mrs White, an experienced dance teacher and choreographer, will lead you through these classes. Whether you’re looking to refine your dance technique or improve your performance quality, these classes will offer a fun and supportive environment to develop both your technical skills and creativity. Why not sign up for both?

Contemporary dance is a versatile and expressive style that blends various dance forms, focusing on creativity, freedom of movement, and personal expression.

Commercial dance is a style designed for entertainment and performance, often seen in music videos, commercials, and live shows. It combines elements of hip-hop, jazz, and pop, focusing on high-energy moves and trends.

DANCE COMPANY (CONTEMPORARY) (Open to all) Wednesday 3.20-4.10 £35 for 10 sessions
DANCE COMPANY (COMMERCIAL) (Open to all) Wednesday 4.10-5.00 £35 for 10 sessions

Mrs White - Dance Company

Biography

Hi, I’m Mrs White from CNS. I love dance and the performing arts. I also teach at Stagecoach Performing Arts School - Banbury and Brackley. I really enjoy being able to offer dance classes for CNS Extra Time in lots of different styles of dance.

Work with Marc Clifton, a musician from Community Albums, who have a passion for giving people a voice and creating positive change in the lives of individuals. You will work on our digital production software using vocals and/or instruments to produce your own songs and music.

DIGITAL MUSIC PRODUCTION (Years 9-13) Monday 3.20-4.15 £35 for 10 sessions
DIGITAL MUSIC PRODUCTION (Years 7/8) Monday 4.15-5.15 £35 for 10 sessions

Marc Clifton (Community Albums) - Digital Music Productions

Biography

An acclaimed recording artist & waves accredited sound engineer, with over 15 years experience in music production. As a performer under the alias ‘Rhymeskeemz’ Marc has performed across the country supporting the likes of ‘Chase & status’ & ‘Wu tang Clan’. His music has garnered acclaim and had numerous plays on national radio including BBC Introducing & Kiss FM. Marc specialises in Music production & songwriting. His main passions are Hip Hop, EDM & drum & Bass, so expect big heavy beats with soaring vocals. Previously delivering sessions in Oxford, Milan & the CostaBlanca, The former CNS pupil is back on home turf and ready to help any aspiring music producers excel in their chosen field. 

A crime has been committed, the police are baffled, and the case has gone cold.  The detectives have walked away, leaving behind a chaotic scene full of hidden clues.
Now, it’s up to you to crack the case.  Step into the shoes of a real crime scene investigator and uncover the secrets that others missed.  Over six action-packed weeks, you will master the art of fingerprint dusting, analyse hidden fibres, decode secret chemical patterns, and hunt for trace evidence.
Have you got what it takes to solve the mystery?

*NOTE* Running for KS4 in the Autumn Term, and KS3 in the Spring Term.  6 week club.

FORENSICS CLUB (Years 10/11) Monday 3.20-4.10 £21 for 6 sessions

Mrs Brassington – Forensics Club

Biography

Hi, I’m Mrs Brassington! By day, I’m a maths teacher here at CNS, but I also hold a university degree in Forensic Science. I know first-hand exactly how real-world detectives use numbers, angles, and data to track down culprits and crack impossible cases. I can’t wait to share my passion with you in a fun, hands-on environment. Get ready to step out of the textbook and into the crime lab to see how maths and science come alive in the field.
 

Work with highly experienced coach Carol Hicks to develop your skills, tactics and game play on our astroturf pitch. Carol focusses on coaching through the game so be prepared for a good run around after a long week at school! All levels are welcome.

HOCKEY (Years 7-8) Friday 3.20-4.10 £35 for 10 sessions
HOCKEY (Years 9-13) Friday 4.10-5.00 £35 for 10 sessions

Carol Hicks - Hockey

Biography

I am a qualified Level 2 Hockey Coach and I regularly play for Banbury Hockey Club. I coach at Banbury Hockey Club and at Enstone, Great Tew, Kingham, Great Rollright and Holy Trinity Primary schools working with Year 3 upwards. I have run Family Focus Hockey workshops at CNS; and have been the Extra Time Hockey Coach for over 10 years. It has been fantastic to coach and develop students through Years 7 - 13.

¡Bienvenidos! Join our Spanish Club – open to all levels and completely inclusive. Whether you’re learning for travel, family, or curiosity, this club is for everyone.

Discover Spanish through culture-rich activities: take a virtual tour of Spain; exploring each region’s food, traditions, and daily life, practise café-style conversational Spanish, and using music and recipes that will bring the language to life.

Fun, friendly, and welcoming. Sign up and start your journey into the language and culture of Spain!

¡HOLA SPANISH! (Open to All) Tuesday 4.10-5.00 £35 for 10 sessions

Carrick Cameron - ¡Hola Spanish!

Biography

¡Hola! I’ve been teaching Spanish and French at primary and secondary schools for nearly 15 years, both as a part of the curriculum and in after-school clubs. Before becoming a teacher in the UK, I worked as an English teacher in Spain for 10 years and then became a Spanish translator and interpreter for football clubs and the media. I love running language clubs and I hope you’ll enjoy this one!

The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts

The aim of LAMDA is to provide everyone with the opportunity to improve self-expression, self-assurance and, most importantly, have fun.  In the Autumn term we will be working on drama exercises and games to develop drama skills.  Starting in the new year, the students work towards a qualification in the Spring & Summer terms for which they take an exam at the end of Term 6.  Students are expected to commit to both of these blocks as they are part of a group play. 

LAMDA (Year 7) Tuesday 3.20-4.10 £35 for 10 sessions
LAMDA (Year 8) Tuesday 4.10-5.00 £35 for 10 sessions
LAMDA (Year 9) Tuesday 3.20-4.10 £35 for 10 sessions
LAMDA (Year 10) Tuesday 4.10-5.00 £35 for 10 sessions

Miss Elvin – LAMDA

Biography

After graduating from The Arts Educational Schools London, where I studied up to Grade 8 in LAMDA - I chose the educational vocation. My 9-5 job is teaching in the English department at CNS; so being able to get to know the students during the school day has been massively beneficial to the openness and comfort of my actors. I have been teaching LAMDA at CNS for many years now, and I have also been a Youth Theatre practitioner for Chipping Norton Theatre.

Mrs White – LAMDA

Biography

Hi everyone! I am Mrs White from CNS. As an experienced teacher, performer, and choreographer, I have a lifelong passion for the performing arts. Beyond my role here, I teach performing arts and LAMDA at Stagecoach Performing Arts School in Banbury and Brackley. I also direct and perform as a proud member of the Middle Barton Drama Group. I love this industry not only for the skills and confidence it builds, but also for inspiring creativity, compassion, courage, and lifelong friendships.

Origami (paper folding) is a skill which helps develop hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills and mental concentration.

Yen Yang will guide you through this traditional Japanese art fold by fold and progress your skills week by week. Everyone will have fun learning this skill and creating something beautiful to take home. All material provided. You will love it.

ORIGAMI (open to all) Thursday 3.20-4.10 £35 for 10 sessions

Yen-Yang Co - Origami

Biography

I was born in Hong Kong, but spent most of my adult life in England, including 25 years in Chipping Norton. My interest in origami began when I first visited Japan about 20 years ago, where it’s a national hobby. I think it should also be a national hobby here, and so have been teaching this fascinating skill to others. I am delighted to share my passion with students at CNS.

Pickleball is the world's most rapidly growing sport, with tennis stars like John McEnroe, Andre Agassi, Serena Williams, and Steffi Graf among its converts. The game is played on a badminton court, with a light paddle and balls more akin to table tennis.

The result is an easy game to learn, that is a lot of fun, with great opportunity to grow. The opportunity to play for county or country is very real, in fact, I would say, likely. The ease of play and fun nature of the game make for an ideal opportunity for exercise, while having a great time.

PICKLEBALL CLUB (open to all) Thursday 4.10-5.00 £35 for 10 sessions

Miles Walkden – Pickleball

Biography

I have been a keen Pickleball player for over 5 years, having come to the sport from Squash. It's fair to say that I was addicted from the first hit, resulting in competing in the England Nationals in my first year. I now run a club at the Chipping Norton Leisure Centre called, "Learn & Play Pickleball" where I teach families, couples and individuals to play, and have some fun, while getting exercise. I am very much looking forward to introducing the game to a younger crowd and hope for some budding National Players to be discovered at CNS!

In this energetic and progressive course, students will develop running fitness, muscular strength and endurance through structured training sessions. 

Using interval training, conditioning exercises and pacing skills, participants will build confidence and improve overall fitness levels as the weeks progress. Sessions are suitable for beginners and those already involved in sport. No experience required. 

RUN STRONG (open to all) Tuesday 4.10-5.00 £35 for 10 sessions

Pippa Marsden – Run Strong

Biography

Pippa Marsden is a qualified Health Coach, Nutritionist, Running & Triathlon Coach and Mentor specialising in sustainable training and long-term athletic development. She is the founder of Root Cores Health Coaching and co-director of Trail & Bloom, a Cotswolds-based trail running retreat company supporting adults to build confidence, resilience and performance through movement.

As a GB Age Group Triathlete, Pippa combines competitive experience with evidence-based coaching and mentoring. She works with young people to develop fitness, strength, confidence and body awareness, helping them train safely, understand their bodies and build lifelong healthy habits in sport.

Coaching sessions in the squash courts with our highly qualified and experienced squash coach Andrew Wilson. Learn this fast paced game where strength, agility, co-ordination and split second decision making are all necessary. 

Andrew will develop your skills through drills and game play. This club is for both beginners and more experienced players and has small class numbers.

SQUASH (Years 7/8) Wednesday 3.20-4.00 £35 for 10 sessions
SQUASH (Years 8-10) Wednesday 4.00-4.40 £35 for 10 sessions
SQUASH (Years 9-13) Wednesday 4.40-5.20 £35 for 10 sessions
SQUASH (Years 9-13) Wednesday 5.20-6.00 £35 for 10 sessions

Andrew Wilson - Squash

Biography

Andrew started playing squash at university and has been playing competitively now for over 40 years. He has represented Oxfordshire in the annual England Squash Masters Inter County Championships on numerous occasions and captains the Chipping Norton Squash Club team that takes part in the Oxfordshire Squash Racquets Association League. Andrew is an England Squash Level 2 coach and has been coaching juniors and adults for over 10 years. Andrew is a great believer in the tremendous fitness and wellbeing benefits that individuals gain from playing squash in a supportive and friendly environment. 

Play on our 6 high-quality table tennis tables in the gym during the sessions led by our qualified coach. No matter what your ability, Rod will nurture your game to progress to competitive playing if you wish. 

You will be introduced to the game and coached to develop your skills in a friendly, supportive and fun environment.

TABLE TENNIS (Year 9-13) Monday 3.20-4.10 £35 for 10 sessions
TABLE TENNIS (Years 7/8) Monday 4.10-5.00 £35 for 10 sessions

Rod Haddrell - Table Tennis

Biography

Rod Haddrell is a recently qualified Table Tennis coach who will run fun sessions designed to equip you to play an all-round game. Focusing on playing games you will learn the effective skills that can help you go on to compete if you wish to do so.

Tennis coaching sessions with our experienced tennis coach Lucy Corbett from Excel Tennis Academy. The sessions will be aimed at teaching you the core skills required to play tennis successfully.

The sessions will have many elements to them from coach led exercises to partner based activities. “Fun, enjoyable & educational is what we aim to achieve”.

TENNIS (Years 7/8) Monday 3.20-4.10 £35 for 10 sessions
TENNIS (Year 9-13) Monday 4.10-5.00 £35 for 10 sessions

Lucy Corbett – Tennis

Biography

Lucy is a Level 3 LTA Tennis Coach, working for Excel Tennis Academy.
She has over 20 years experience working with all ages and abilities in tennis clubs and schools. 
My coaching journey has taken me all over — from being Head Coach at Gardens LTC in London, where I built a thriving junior programme with school links, to spending ten fantastic years as a Tennis Pro at The Harbour Club, Chelsea, coaching everyone from tiny tots to adults. I’ve also taught in numerous schools in London, working with children from Reception to Year 10.
After twenty years of coaching, I took a new path and completed a BA (Hons) in Primary Teaching, spending fourteen years in Scotland as a primary school teacher before returning to England in 2025.
I joined Excel Tennis Academy May 2026 and feel genuinely privileged to do a job I absolutely love.
I hope my enthusiasm for the game shines through in every session and inspires the students I teach.

This new club is led by a qualified nutritionist, running coach, and strength and conditioning coach.  Instead of following a rigid program, this club is entirely shaped by you.  Whether you want to build physical strength, improve your endurance, or understand how to properly fuel your body, the coach will tailor every session to the group’s specific interests and goals.  This is a fun and supportive space to ask questions, learn from an expert, and collaborate with your peers.  No matter your current fitness level, everyone is welcome.  Ultimately, this club will develop students’ understanding of themselves and help their lifelong appreciation of health and fitness.

THE HEALTH & FITNESS COLLECTIVE (for Girls) Monday 4.10-5.00 £35 for 10 sessions

Pippa Marsden – The Health and Fitness Collective

Biography

Pippa Marsden is a qualified Health Coach, Nutritionist, Running & Triathlon Coach and Mentor specialising in sustainable training and long-term athletic development. She is the founder of Root Cores Health Coaching and co-director of Trail & Bloom, a Cotswolds-based trail running retreat company supporting adults to build confidence, resilience and performance through movement.

As a GB Age Group Triathlete, Pippa combines competitive experience with evidence-based coaching and mentoring. She works with young people to develop fitness, strength, confidence and body awareness, helping them train safely, understand their bodies and build lifelong healthy habits in sport.

Work towards British Gymnastics Awards with our coach Sam Gurr on our competition grade trampolines. Trampolining is great for your health and fitness and when you master that skill you’ve been persevering with, it’s a great feeling! This club is for both beginners and more experienced students.

TRAMPOLINING (open to all) Tuesday 3.20-4.10 £35 for 10 sessions

Sam Gurr - Trampolining

Biography

I have been involved in Trampolining from a young age, progressing to an assistant coach and then gaining my full qualification 20+ years ago. I enjoy supporting the students and helping them achieve their own goals and ambitions.

Young Writers is a supportive creative environment where students are given the opportunity to read, develop and write. Students will develop key skills for writing and apply them to poetry, prose and novel writing. By the end of the year, students will have contributed to three larger pieces of writing – two anthologies and a novel of their own. They will consider different genres, themes and settings to create something that can be kept for life. Ms Skill will be on hand to answer questions, offer suggestions and provide dedicated writing time for all students.

YOUNG WRITERS (open to all) Wednesday 4.10-5.00 £35 for 10 sessions

Ms Skill - Young Writers

Biography

HK Skill has been teaching Creative Writing for 7 years, having previously written plays performed in theatres in London. She has been writing novel length works since the age of 13, when she completed her first National Novel Writing Month. She enjoys passing on her love for writing for younger generations and offering them the opportunity to write something they can keep for a lifetime.

How do I sign up for the Extra Time clubs?

Sign up to these clubs on MCAS, the My Child At School app by the closing date. If over-subscribed by this date then names will be drawn from a hat.  Please assume your child has a place, we will only notify you if they do not get a place.

Can I pay for the Extra Time clubs with childcare Vouchers?

Yes.  Please email rbissett@chippingnortonschool.org stating which clubs you would like to join before the deadline date and arrange payment at the same time.

Do PP students receive any support?

Yes. We do not want any child to miss out on Extra Time Clubs because of financial restraints.  If your child is in receipt of the Pupil Premium Grant you are entitled to pay 30% of the full price.  Chipping Norton School will pay 70%.  This applies to all of your clubs.

What can my child do if their club has a later start time?

If your child is attending a later club they can stay at school and use the ‘Study Zone’ facilities in the library (open until 4.30pm) or attend one of the other after-school clubs offered. Some children choose to go home and come back to school for later clubs.

How will I know if my child has a place at the club?

Please assume your child does have a place at the club.  If the club is over-subscribed by the deadline then names will be drawn from a hat and we will contact you if they do not have a place.  If this is the case, please ignore the MCAS list.

What should my child wear for their club?

For non sports clubs, school uniform should be worn. For sports clubs school PE kit should be worn. Students can use the PE changing rooms to get ready for their club but should not leave any belongings in the changing room.

Can my child attend a club at a time that is intended for another age group if they can’t attend their own?

Probably yes, please contact Robyn Bissett on rbissett@chippingnortonschool.org or 01608 656902 to discuss the options.