Newcastle High School for Girls Awards Programme Brochure 2019

The NHSG Awards Programme Entry September 2020

Bringing out the best to help girls discover who they are, and who they could be.

Newcastle High School for Girls is proud to offer an awards programme for girls joining our Senior School at Year 7 and Year 12.

It is our responsibility to create an environment that encourages excellence and educates tomorrow’s leaders, which is why we believe in supporting and rewarding the brightest, most talented, gifted and dedicated girls, regardless of their financial circumstances.

Part of the Girls’ Day School Trust family, Newcastle High School for Girls has a history of ensuring all our pupils fulfil their potential. Across our family of schools,

one in five girls benefit from some form of financial assistance, either through a scholarship or bursary.

This brochure explains more about the awards available for entry to Year 7 and Year 12 in September 2020*.

In summary, the NHSG Awards for 2020 include: • NHSG Scholar Awards, Year 7 – see page 3 • Exhibition Awards (Exceptional Prior Achievement, Dance, Drama, Music, Sport), Year 7 – see pages 4-8 • Bursary Awards, Year 7 and Year 12 – see pages 9-10 Application forms are available on the School website and the application deadline for all awards is Friday 6th December 2019. Late applications will not be considered.

If you would like to discuss your application, please contact our Admissions Manager, Miss Howe, on 0191 201 6511, or email j.howe@ncl.gdst.net www.newcastlehigh.gdst.net *The awards shown in this brochure are available for 2020 entry only.

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NHSG Scholar Awards for entry into Year 7 only

NHSG Scholar Awards Available at Year 7 entry, these non-means-tested awards recognise academic excellence and are based on exceptional performance in our entrance examinations. Those awarded will receive a remission of school fees of up to 30% per year for the duration of a girl’s school career at NHSG. NHSG Head’s Scholar Award This prestigious award is reserved for the girl who achieves the highest combined result across all our entrance examination papers and is subject to approval from the Head. The award is for the value of up to a 30% remission of school fees.

Maths examinations as well as the CEM Select Entrance Assessment which measures verbal, non-verbal and mathematical skills • Attend an interview with a member of the School’s Senior Leadership Team, subject to performance in the entrance examinations

NHSG Scholar Awards

• Provide a recent report from their current school

NHSG Scholar Awards are reserved for girls who perform exceptionally well in our entrance examinations and demonstrate all-round academic ability. They are awarded to the highest ranked pupils based on their entrance examination results.

Pupils currently in Year 6 at NHSG (and who were therefore assessed for entrance when they joined the School), will be required to sit the NHSG Year 7 entrance examinations in January 2020 to be considered for a Scholar Award. Parents will need to advise the Admissions Manager accordingly.

There are a maximum of seven Scholar Awards available for up to a 20% remission of school fees.

The actual number and amounts awarded will be dependent on the performance of pupils in our entrance examinations.

Making an application All applicants completing our Year 7 entrance assessment are considered for a Scholar Award.

Parents of pupils who are joining NHSG for the first time are required to complete the school entrance application form after which their daughter will be required to undergo our entrance assessment process.

This means they will: • Complete the NHSG Year 7 entrance examinations in January 2020. These will include English and

Applications must be made by Friday 6th December 2019.

Next steps A girl receiving a NHSG Scholar Award is expected to show dedication and commitment to her studies throughout her time at NHSG. A Scholar Award may be combined with an Exhibition Award and/or a Bursary Award subject to means-testing and academic performance in our Year 7 entrance assessments.

Applications received after 6th December 2019 will not be considered.

The School’s decision on awards is final and will be confirmed in March 2020.

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NHSG Head’s Exhibition Award for entry into Year 7 only

The NHSG Head’s Exhibition Award for Exceptional Prior Achievement We offer one specialist award for exceptional prior achievement in academic/intellectual pursuits, (excluding performing arts). Examples may include winning a major competition or an award for excellence from a recognised body or institution.

The value of the Exhibition is a fixed sum remission of school fees of up to £1,000 per year for the duration of a girl’s school career at NHSG and is intended to help support the pupil to pursue excellence in her chosen area.

Making an application

Next steps

In addition to completing the school application form, girls applying for this award must complete a separate Exhibition Award application, providing information about their achievements to date.

After undertaking and meeting the requirements of the NHSG Year 7 entrance assessment as detailed on page 3, applicants will be invited to a meeting and assessment with the Head and will be required to demonstrate and discuss verifiable evidence of their prior achievement.

It is likely that the strongest applications will be those supported by validation from external bodies such as examination boards but applications supported by other objective and verifiable evidence will also be considered. We may also ask for a reference.

Applications must be made by Friday 6th December 2019.

A girl receiving an Exhibition Award for Exceptional Prior Achievement will be expected to show dedication and commitment to her studies throughout her time at NHSG. You may only apply for one Exhibition Award.

An Exhibition Award may be combined with a Scholar Award and/or a Bursary Award subject to means-testing and academic performance in our Year 7 entrance assessment.

Applications received after 6th December 2019 will not be considered for an Exhibition.

The School’s decision on awards is final and will be confirmed in March 2020.

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Exhibition Award for Dance for entry into Year 7 only

The Exhibition Award for Dance We offer one specialist award for a girl who is gifted and talented in Dance and shows significant dancing potential. The value of the Exhibition Award is a fixed sum remission of school fees of up to £1,000 per year for the duration of a girl’s school career at NHSG and is intended to help support the pupil to pursue her development in Dance.

Making an application

Next steps

In addition to completing the school application form, girls applying for this award must complete a separate Exhibition Award application, providing information about their Dance achievements to date.

After undertaking and meeting the requirements of the NHSG Year 7 entrance assessment as detailed on page 3, applicants will be invited to a meeting and audition with our Head of Dance where they will be required to demonstrate skills and technical knowledge.

Girls applying for the Exhibition Award for Dance should have attained Grade 3 Distinction in a Dance examination and/or be enrolled on a pre-vocational training programme; for example, Royal Ballet Junior Associates or the Dance City CAT. Applicants will need to demonstrate how they can actively contribute to Dance at NHSG. Applications must be made by Friday 6th December 2019.

A girl receiving an Exhibition Award for Dance will be expected to represent the School in Dance, take part in school performances and be a proactive member of our Dance co-curricular programme.

You may only apply for one Exhibition Award.

An Exhibition Award may be combined with a Scholar Award and/or a Bursary Award subject to means-testing and academic performance in our Year 7 entrance assessment.

Applications received after 6th December 2019 will not be considered for an Exhibition.

The School’s decision on awards is final and will be confirmed in March 2020.

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Exhibition Award for Drama for entry into Year 7 only

The Exhibition Award for Drama We offer one specialist award for a girl who is gifted and talented in Drama and shows significant acting and performing potential. The value of the Exhibition Award is a fixed sum remission of school fees of up to £1,000 per year for the duration of a girl’s school career at NHSG and is intended to help support the pupil to pursue her development in acting.

Making an application

Next steps

In addition to completing the school application form, girls applying for this award must complete a separate Exhibition Award application, providing information about their Drama achievements to date.

After undertaking and meeting the requirements of the NHSG Year 7 entrance assessment as detailed on page 3, applicants will be invited to a meeting and audition with our Head of Drama where they will be required to demonstrate skills and technical knowledge.

Girls applying for the Exhibition Award for Drama must have participated in drama/theatre clubs outside of school and have played a significant role in a production on stage.

A certificate in acting with LAMDA or equivalent would be an advantage but not compulsory. Overall the applicant should have a genuine love of performance and acting.

Applicants will need to demonstrate how they can actively contribute to Drama at NHSG. Applications must be made by Friday 6th December 2019.

A girl receiving an Exhibition Award for Drama will be expected to represent the School in Drama, take part in school performances and be a proactive member of our Drama co-curricular programme.

You may only apply for one Exhibition Award.

An Exhibition Award may be combined with a Scholar Award and/or a Bursary Award subject to means-testing and academic performance in our Year 7 entrance assessment.

Applications received after 6th December 2019 will not be considered for an Exhibition.

The School’s decision on awards is final and will be confirmed in March 2020.

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Exhibition Award for Music for entry into Year 7 only

The Exhibition Award for Music We offer one specialist award for a girl who is gifted and talented in Music and can demonstrate her skills and potential. The value of the Exhibition Award is a fixed sum remission of school fees of up to £1,000 per year for the duration of a girl’s school career at NHSG and is intended to help support the pupil’s musical education.

Making an application

Next steps

In addition to completing the school application form, girls applying for this award must complete a separate Exhibition Award application, providing information about their Music achievements to date.

After undertaking and meeting the requirements of the NHSG Year 7 entrance assessment as detailed on page 3, applicants will be invited to a meeting and audition with our Head of Music where they will be required to demonstrate skills and technical knowledge.

Girls applying for an Exhibition Award for Music should play at least one instrument (which may include voice) and have achieved a minimum of Grade 3 Distinction in a music examination, or equivalent. They should also be able to demonstrate a degree of natural musicianship and love of music.

Applicants will need to demonstrate how they can actively contribute to Music at NHSG. Applications must be made by Friday 6th December 2019.

A girl receiving an Exhibition Award for Music will be expected to represent the School in Music, take part in school concerts and performances and be a proactive member of our Music co-curricular programme.

You may only apply for one Exhibition Award.

An Exhibition Award may be combined with a Scholar Award and/or a Bursary Award subject to means-testing and academic performance in our Year 7 entrance assessment.

Applications received after 6th December 2019 will not be considered for an Exhibition.

The School’s decision on awards is final and will be confirmed in March 2020.

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Exhibition Award for Sport for entry into Year 7 only

The Exhibition Award for Sport We offer one specialist award for a girl who is gifted and talented in sport and shows significant sporting potential. The value of the Exhibition Award is a fixed sum remission of school fees of up to £1,000 per year for the duration of a girl’s school career at NHSG and is intended to help support the pupil to pursue her sporting development.

Making an application

Next steps

In addition to completing the school application form, girls applying for this award must complete a separate Exhibition Award application, providing information about their sporting achievements to date.

After undertaking and meeting the requirements of the NHSG Year 7 entrance assessment as detailed on page 3, applicants will be invited to a sporting assessment with our PE team where they will be required to demonstrate skills and technical knowledge.

Girls applying for the Exhibition Award for Sport should play or compete in two or more sports outside of school, play for a recognised club and train consistently. They should be able to evidence their participation and achievements to date as well as their sporting dreams.

Applicants will need to demonstrate how they can actively contribute to sport at NHSG. Applications must be made by 6th December 2019.

A girl receiving an Exhibition Award for Sport will be expected to represent the School in at least one sport and be a proactive member of our sport co-curricular programme.

You may only apply for one Exhibition Award.

An Exhibition Award may be combined with a Scholar Award and/or a Bursary Award subject to means-testing and academic performance in our Year 7 entrance assessment.

Applications received after 6th December 2019 will not be considered for an Exhibition.

The School’s decision on awards is final and will be confirmed in March 2020.

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Bursary Awards

for entry into Year 7 and Year 12 only

Our Bursary Awards, transforming lives and raising aspirations Both the Girls’ Day School Trust and Newcastle High School for Girls were founded by philanthropists committed to making outstanding education available to young women – a legacy we are proud to continue today.

We believe every girl who is bright and eager to learn should be given the opportunity to fulfil her potential regardless of financial circumstances, therefore we offer a limited number of bursaries to assist girls joining us in Year 7 and Year 12.

Bursary Awards available in Year 7 This year we will be able to award the equivalent value of four 100% GDST Bursary Awards for 2020 entry, however the amount awarded will be determined by the GDST as per the criteria detailed in this brochure.

Bursary Awards available in Year 12 We have the equivalent of four 100% Bursary Awards available for entry into Sixth Form in 2020. These include one GDST Bursary Award, and due to the generosity of donors, one Anne White Bursary Award and two Catherine Cookson Bursary Awards.

All bursaries are awarded for the duration of a girl’s school career at NHSG.

Applications and completion of the GDST Financial Means Assessment must be made by Friday 6th December 2019.

GDST Financial Means Assessment On receipt of your application we will advise you of the next steps, which will include completing an assessment of your family income and financial means. Bursary applicants will be assessed by the GDST and our staff may also make an appointment to visit you at home.

On completion of this process, the GDST will advise us on whether you are eligible and the maximum amount of financial assistance we can offer.

To be considered for a Bursary Award:

For example:

1. A girl must have performed exceptionally well in our Year 7 entrance examinations or at GCSE if entering Sixth Form

• If your family’s assessed income and resources are below £86,000 a year, you may be eligible for some support

2. The girl’s parents must be assessed as eligible for a Bursary Award by the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) Financial Means Assessment

• If your family’s annual income is less than £36,000 a year you may be offered a full bursary

Making an application Parents of pupils who are joining NHSG for the first time are required to complete the school entrance application form and tick the box requesting financial assistance.

For pupils currently in Year 6 or Year 11 at NHSG, please contact the Admissions Manager for more information.

• For families whose annual income is between these levels, a sliding scale determines the amount of assistance they may be offered A girl’s academic performance will be a key consideration when the School is deciding whether or not to award a bursary.

Bursary Award assessment criteria continued on page 10

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Bursary Awards

for entry into Year 7 and Year 12 only

Bursary Award assessment criteria continued from page 9

Academic Assessment Entry at Year 7 A pupil’s academic eligibility for a Bursary Award will be assessed through our entrance assessment process where girls are required to: • Complete the NHSG Year 7 entrance examinations in January 2020. These will include English and Maths examinations as well as the CEM Select Entrance Assessment which measures verbal, non-verbal and mathematical skills • Attend an interview (subject to performance in the entrance examination) • Provide a recent report from their current school

Entry at Year 12 A pupil’s academic eligibility for a Bursary Award will be assessed through our entrance assessment process where girls are required to: • Provide their predicted GCSE grades • State their preferred choices of subjects for A Level study • Attend an interview with a member of the School’s Senior Leadership Team • Provide a recent report from their current school

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Based on the above a pupil may be offered a place in our Sixth Form and a Bursary Award provisionally.

Confirmation of a place and/or Bursary Award will be made on 20th August 2020 subject to her achieving the GCSE grades required and following receipt by the School of proof of GCSE grades attained.

Next steps A girl in receipt of a bursary will be expected to show dedication and commitment to her studies throughout her time at NHSG. A Bursary Award is reassessed every year and may be reduced or removed if the family’s financial circumstances have changed and no longer fulfil the eligibility criteria or a girl is not showing the expected level of dedication and commitment to her studies.

At Year 7, a Bursary Award may be combined with a Scholar Award and/or an Exhibition Award.

Applications and submissions of the GDST Financial Means Assessment made after 6th December 2019 will not be considered for a Bursary Award.

The School’s decision on awards is final and will be confirmed in March 2020.

Additional Information for all award applicants

Additional Information All offers for an award will be made in writing and subject to the terms and conditions included within that offer. The offer will be final and no further adjustments will be made.

The tenure of any award is intended to be for the duration of the girl’s school career at NHSG, provided that her academic progress, commitment and dedication, general conduct and contribution to the School remains at a high level.

On accepting an award, parents and, where appropriate pupils, will be asked to sign an agreement which will outline in detail their obligations. This agreement will remain in place throughout the time the pupil remains at NHSG. In general: Pupils in receipt of an award are required to contribute significantly to the School and the particular areas set out in their offer letter and agreement. They are required to work hard and contribute positively to the life of the School and set a good example to other pupils.

Parents of award recipients are expected to work in partnership with the School and support and encourage their daughters to uphold their obligations.

Failure to meet these obligations may lead to the withdrawal of the award.

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Contact us: Senior School Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 3BA 0191 201 6511

j.howe@ncl.gdst.net

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