This summer term, Lower Sixth Spanish students have had the opportunity to take part in weekly Padel sessions held at the Smash Oxford Padel Club in North Hinksey. They were joined by students from John Mason School and the padel sessions were carried out by two coaches from the club, one of which being a former professional athlete. These sessions have been carried out in Spanish, allowing the students to both enjoy playing Padel as well as practicing their Spanish.
The facilities consisted of three courts, all of which were available to the students. During these sessions, they were able to both develop their abilities through training drills, as well as competitive matches against one another. For many students, this was their first experience with the fast-growing sport of Padel. Despite being new to the game, they have all made impressive progress and have thoroughly enjoyed developing both their sporting abilities and their confidence in spoken Spanish.
