Life at Putney 2016

Life at Putney nurturing talent... inspiring young minds

Contents Welcome 01 Intellectual agility 02 Wellbeing 04 Opportunity: The Creative Arts 06 Opportunity: Sport 08 Nurturing talent 10 Academic results 12 Leavers’ destinations 2016 14

A spirit of innovation, openness and creativity – alongside values which encourage respect for others and democracy – pervade the school.”

ISI Report, Autumn 2015

The Inside Story on Putney High School – from those in the know Junior School Junior School curriculum Senior School curriculum Sixth Form Sixth Form curriculum World class destinations

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Connect – the power of the network 30 Scholarships & Bursaries 30 How to join us 32 Fees 34 Application for entry 35 Music Scholarships for 11+ and 13+ 37 Sports Scholarships for 11+ and 13+ 39 How to find us 41

A very independent girls’ school You can certainly recognise a Putney girl with her can-do attitude and enthusiasm for learning.

There’s a great energy, a spirit of academic curiosity and creativity to our students which sees girls grasping the many opportunities with both hands.

We want girls to have a voice, to take ownership in all aspects of their school life.

I’m often asked about the typical Putney girl. It’s one of our great pleasures, and indeed responsibilities, that each of our pupils is absolutely their own person with a wide variety of interests. Putney girls do though tend to have certain attributes in common, attributes which we work hard to nurture and develop.

Our ethos is one of putting girls first, with academic excellence, wellbeing and opportunity at its heart. We achieve this by: • Developing a culture of intellectual agility • Creating a warm, supportive community, where girls have fun and can take risks, secure in the knowledge they are supported • Inspiring a sense of ambition and adventure • Offering fabulous opportunity in Art, Design, Drama, Music and Sport Academic Excellence Staff are passionate about their subjects, keen to nurture that same spirit of intellectual enquiry in girls.

Ours is an innovative environment – we take pleasure in research and debate. All girls are given their own iPads from Year 4 upwards.

Wellbeing The wellbeing of our community is paramount. We respect one another and recognise all girls are individuals, each making a positive, valuable contribution.

Opportunity Our vibrant co-curricular programme sees girls taking part in, on average, 8 – 10 hours of activities outside the classroom each week. We want girls to get involved, try new things and have fun. We also know it helps them to develop confidence and build leadership and other key skills.

Connecting We prepare girls thoroughly for university and beyond. Our alumnae play an important role in this. As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust, the largest single educator of girls in the UK, we connect into a vast network putting girls first.

There is a great buzz here: please come and see. In the meantime, experience our dynamic environment by scanning the QR codes on pages 01, 08, 11 and 17 of The Inside Story.

Mrs Suzie Longstaff, Headmistress, BA (Dunelm), MA (Bath), PGCE (Cantab)

The pupils’ achievement and learning are exceptional.”

ISI Report

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Intellectual agility Putney encourages a ‘no limits’ approach. Resilience and courage are key. We develop ‘inspired learners’ who seek to question and act on their curiosities.

We choose activities which encourage a ‘failing forward’ attitude in lessons: girls progress by learning from their mistakes.”

Pippa Wadey, Gifted and Talented Coordinator

The ability to think independently, to argue persuasively and to analyse critically is central to all that we offer.

We want to equip students with an ‘intellectual agility’ to discuss, to challenge what they hear and read, to try out their own ideas and to pursue their academic curiosity.

Whether it is in opportunities to debate and discuss in lessons and reading groups, to engage with academically stimulating topics in our innovative politics, philosophy and economics lessons or by being exposed to inspirational speakers in our TEDx talks, we create a culture of intellectual enquiry.

At the core of this is student voice. We want girls to take ownership of their learning, to follow their own passions, stretched, challenged and supported by our staff.

Putney Ideas Exchange (PIE) and MiniPIE Putney Ideas Exchange is a series of lunchtime talks by outside speakers and open to girls of any age. Recent speakers have included David Cornock, the parliamentary correspondent for BBC Wales and Neil Gray, the Scottish National Party MP for Airdrie and Shotts, who led a lively discussion on the EU referendum. Junior School girls enjoy MiniPIE sessions. PIE encourages intellectual debate. This is not simply a lecture series; students do not sit back, they interact.

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We’re celebrated as intelligent girls who can do anything we set our minds to, whether that’s academic work, art, design, drama, music or sport – or indeed anything else for which we have a passion. We can do it and will be supported every step of the way.”

Student, Year 13

I’ve attended Medical Society since Year 9. As well as practical experiments, we cover everything from ethical debates and current affairs discussions to interview practice.�

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The quality of the pupils’ personal development is excellent due to the many and varied opportunities provided for them in school and the high quality of welfare and pastoral support.�

ISI Report, Autumn 2015

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Wellbeing Our pastoral system underpins every aspect of life at school and focuses on knowing the needs of the individual.

Our vision is to equip every pupil with the skills and confidence to become a woman of distinction with a strong sense of identity and integrity in the complex world of the 21st century.

Pupil voice is highly valued and the numerous studentled committees play an integral role in shaping the life of the school; our aim is to develop a sense of democracy and to explicitly encourage curious young minds to explore and debate ideas in a tolerant and respectful environment that will cultivate their intellectual agility.

The pastoral system ensures every girl feels valued and listened to, and girls have daily support from teachers, tutors and mentors, as well as specifically appointed experts, such as a counsellor and school nurse.

Everyone knows whom to approach should they need a listening ear or additional support.

Our rich and varied Personal, Social, Health & Economic Education programme anticipates some of the challenges pertinent to each age group and helps develop girls’ emotional literacy. We also offer a series of talks, with topics often chosen by the pupils, by lead professionals in their fields, which support both girls and their parents through the teenage years. In addition, we provide a host of clubs and societies where girls can experience new and exciting subjects and make friends with peers from different forms and year groups. Each girl belongs to one of our very active four Houses, where they work together to raise money for their chosen charity or endorse the local community to help transform the lives of others.

By supporting every girl, challenging them and promoting self-confidence in a happy and warm environment, we strive to ensure each girl at Putney High School will thrive.

An impressive and substantial offering.”

The Good Schools Guide

Putney High School achieved the highest possible grading in every category in its most recent ISI Report.

The inspectors concluded: “The school is highly successful in fulfilling its aim to achieve academic excellence through a love of learning.

The pupils’ achievement and learning are exceptional.”

“In a caring and supportive environment, (students) are encouraged to develop confidence and to have a can-do attitude to fulfil their academic ambitions.”

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The Creative Arts Our Performing Arts Centre offers a spacious performance theatre with: • Staging • State-of-the-art backstage facilities • Professional sound and lighting • Stand-alone lecture theatre • Mezzanine floor with viewing platform, audience reception area and terrace • Green room with dressing room space • Retractable raked seating This fantastic new facility, which launched with a performance of Schools Will Rock You, enables us to build on our proud tradition within the performing and creative arts.

Art In keeping with our overall ethos, pupils are encouraged to develop their own style, supported by passionate staff, who are themselves often practising artists. There is a host of talks and trips to inspire girls. Clubs range from art and printmaking to photography or animation, with a daily open studio. Digital photography and Photoshop is underpinned by a foundation of traditional media such as drawing, painting and sculpture. There is a weekly life drawing class for sixth formers.

Design Technology We encourage girls to take risks and solve problems innovatively.

Co-curricular activities include Young Engineers, CanSat satellite design competition and Jewellery Making clubs. Girls enter Design competitions, attend the Smallpeice Trust engineering courses and in Year 11, they can apply for the prestigious Arkwright Scholarship which they do with considerable success. See page 11.

Drama Performance is an integral part of life at Putney. We also encourage girls to train in technical aspects, especially using the state-of-the-art equipment in our FOPHS sound and lighting booth. Our girls perform at events such as the Edinburgh Festival and the Shakespeare Schools Festival. Drama companies come into school for workshops and there are numerous theatre trips. The Drama and Music departments collaborate to stage annual musicals.

Music Music runs on a vast scale. Almost half of the school sings in a choir and many also play in one of the orchestras. The annual Music Festival attracts 450 entries. Year 9 organises and performs its own opera – everyone gets involved. Suitably talented girls are given the opportunity to conduct/direct choirs and ensembles, to play concertos and to sing arias from major works. They are also encouraged to further their development by joining regional and national ensembles and by study at the conservatoires.

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Great music – choir tours are legendary and colossal, orchestras and ensembles abound.�

The Good Schools Guide

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85% of our Year 7 girls are
in at least one sports team.

2016

You get the chance to be in a team and play regular matches, whatever standard you are, which I think is great.�

Year 7 pupil

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Sport You can try everything from gymnastics to judo and it’s so much fun.”

Ysaline, Year 5

Putney has a sport for all approach. We want all our girls to get involved and enjoy sport for fun, health and recreation, regardless of ability.

At the same time, we support and nurture elite performers who compete at county, national and international level.

Squads enjoy full fixtures and a large number of teams run for the most popular sports, such as Netball, to allow as many girls as possible to play competitively. Our Lacrosse players are often selected for Surrey, regional and national squads. Putney girls regularly represent London and England in Athletics and Cross Country. Rowing is hugely popular and we have our own boathouse on Putney Embankment, as well as the use of the local authority facility at Barn Elms.

More than 100 girls perform in our annual Dance show. There’s no audition, just an opportunity for everyone to get involved.

From Acrobatics, Badminton and Cricket to Volleyball, Yoga and Zumba, there is a vast range on offer, to enable every girl to enjoy sport, whatever her interests.

As well as facilities on site, we use the extensive grounds at Wimbledon Rugby Club, the Dover House Road sports ground, Barn Elms and Wimbledon Athletics Track, a short distance away. #Thisgirlcan is very much part of our ethos, offering quality teaching and a breadth of opportunity for every pupil.

#thesegirlswill

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Nurturing talent Music and Sports scholarships are available at 11+ and 13+ (Year 7 and Year 9 entry) while Art, Design, Drama, Music and Sports scholarships are available in the Sixth Form. In addition, our Elite Sportswoman programme supports exceptional sportswomen to manage the competing demands on their time.

100% of LAMDA Certificates from Entry to Grade 8 have been awarded with Merit or Distinction.

LAMDA The London Academy of Music & Dramatic Arts qualifications are recognised internationally, and by UCAS as part of the university admissions process. Solo and paired lessons in Acting, Communication, and Musical Theatre are taught by professionally trained teachers and directors. Examinations are taken in our Drama Studio and Performing Arts Centre.

Rosie Thorogood, Year 10

Aspiring composer and winner of 2016 Royal Opera House fanfare competition.

Putney has expanded my creativity by encouraging me to challenge myself and work outside of my comfort zone.”

Art scholar Emily Barton, considering an Art Foundation or History of Art degree course

Music composition All girls in Years 7 – 9 compose music, using software programmes and latest technology. There is also a composition club. In the past six years we have had three winning entries in the Royal Opera House Fanfare competition. This year’s winner, Rosie Thorogood, saw her piece played by the Royal Opera House orchestra, conducted by Sir Anthony Pappano, and recorded for playing during the 2016-2017 performances at Covent Garden. Rosie plays four instruments to Grade 5, 6, 7 and 8 as well as singing to Grade 8.

“Teachers are always happy to offer extra support to those going through a busy time.”

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12 Arkwright Engineering Scholarships in 8 years.

Being partnered with an engineering sponsor means I’ve been able to visit construction sites and see how bridges are maintained. I received £600 over the course of two years, and spent this money on a trip to CERN to see the Large Hadron Collider.

This was an amazing experience to see this incredible feat of engineering.

The school also receives money that is used to support girls to learn more about engineering, increasing the possibilities for girls to consider this as a profession.”

Asa Lofstedt, Arkwright scholar, rower and member of Elite Sportswoman programme

Girls-only Boathouse on Putney Embankment Putney High School, with the GDST, has its own boathouse on Putney Embankment at one of the most prestigious locations on the River Thames. Rowing is offered as part of the Putney High School curriculum from Year 9 upwards and as a club activity from Year 7.

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Academic results

Achieve

A*

Total

Physical Education

Music

Mathematics

Latin

Information Technology

History

German

Geography

French

English Literature

English

Dutch

Drama

DT Textiles

DT Resistant Materials

Classical Civilisation

Chinese

Chemistry

Biology

Art

GCSE 2016

Spanish

All our girls take all three Sciences at GCSE.

Science

of GCSE entries achieved A* or A grade.

Religious Studies

of our A Level results in 2016 were grades A* – A.

100%

Physics

85.8%

Physical Education (Dual Award)

63.7%

5 38 30 10 2 0 5 11 1 31 51 15 21 4 21 1 9 52 4 5 1 40 2 0 38 397

A

7 36 34 5 4 9 8 4 0 40 25 7 16 2 23 1 4 23 5 3 0 29 5 0 13 303

B

12 7 15 1 1 4 4 0 0 11 5 2 1 1 4 1 0 6 3 2 0 10 0 1 6 97

C

10 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 19

D

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

A* - C 34 81 81 16 7 13 17 15 1 82 82 24 38 9 48 3 13 82 13 10 1 80 7 1 58 816 Entries 34 81 81 16 7 13 17 15 1 82 82 24 38 9 48 3 13 82 13 10 1 80 7 1 58 816

Pass rate: A* = 48.7%, A*-A = 85.8%, A*-B = 97.7%, A*-C = 100%

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Pupils are ardent learners, intellectually curious and sufficiently confident to take risks in their learning.�

ISI Report, Autumn 2015

Total

Theatre Studies

Spanish

Religious Studies

Psychology

Physics

Physical Education

Music

Mathematics

Latin

History of Art

History

Government & Politics

German

Geography

Further Mathematics

French

English Literature

Economics

DT Textiles

DT Resistant Materials

Classical Civilisation

Chinese

Chemistry

Biology

Art

A Level 2016

A*

1 7 2 1 1 0 1 5 10 0 2 2 0 2 0 0 1 6 1 0 2 5 3 1 2 55

A

4 11 9 0 1 1 0 2 5 3 2 4 0 9 12 1 0 12 0 0 0 3 1 0 2 82

B

4 5 2 0 2 0 0 7 5 0 0 2 1 6 5 0 0 11 0 1 3 4 1 2 4 65

C

0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0

1

1 12

D

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0

0 0

E

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Passes 9 25 14 1 4 2 1 14 21 4 4 9 1 17 17 1 1 32 1 1 6 12 5 4 9 215 Entries 9 25 14 1 4 2 1 14 21 4 4 9 1 17 17 1 1 32 1 1 6 12 5 4 9 215

Pass rate: A* = 25.6%, A*-A = 63.7%, A*-B = 94.0%, A*-C = 99.5%, A*-D = 99.5%, A*-E =100%

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Leavers’ destinations 2016 Aimee di Marco (class of 1997) Specialist Registrar & Academic Clinical Fellow in Surgery at Imperial College Healthcare

Putney helped me to achieve the success that I have, encouraging me to pursue my dreams, to be the best that I could be and creating a nurturing environment. ”

Olivia Michell (class of 2015) Reading Biological Sciences at Worcester College, University of Oxford

Sandie Okoro (class of 1983) General Counsel for HSBC Global Asset Management

University Course

University Course

Bath Natural Sciences Psychology

Durham Criminology Geography History

Birmingham Ancient History

Biological Sciences Law Bristol Ancient History Chemistry

Film and Television French History Law Law Medicine

Philosophy and Politics Bowdoin

Liberal Arts

Cardiff Architecture Medicine Cambridge Geography

Natural Sciences Colgate

Edinburgh History of Art and English Literature

History of Art Mathematics

Sociology and Politics Epsom

Art Foundation Art Foundation

Exeter English English

English and Drama with Study Abroad

Politics with Study Abroad Psychology Imperial

Biochemistry with Management with a year in Industry/Research

King’s College London Dentistry Medicine

Spanish and Management with a year Abroad

Liberal Arts

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Putney offered such good teaching and such a grounding for life.

In the job I do now I am learning all the time – about the subject matter of the film, the locations we are filming in, the people I am working with… it never stops and is the joy of the work.

Putney High School set me up well for my world!”

Ambition

Jenny Beavan (class of 1968) Oscar-winning costume designer

University Course

University Course

Kent

Oxford Engineering

History and Economics Music

Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Psychology and Philosophy

Drama and Theatre

Leeds Art

Environmental Science History

International History and Politics

International Relations Politics Lehigh

Liberal Arts

Royal Holloway

Drama and Theatre Studies

Queen Mary’s Medicine University

Liverpool Politics

Sheffield

Materials Science and Engineering

Manchester Criminology Criminology

Politics and International Relations

Stanford

Liberal Arts

SOAS

Economics and Chinese

Middlebury

Liberal Arts

Newcastle Civil and Structural Engineering

with a year in Industry Psychology Psychology Nottingham History

Sussex Biology

Philosophy, Politics and Economics Psychology University College Geography London Human Sciences Warwick

Politics and International Studies

York

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The Inside Story on Putney High School – from those in the know

We encourage girls to believe that they can do anything, that they can be whatever they want to be and achieve whatever they want.�

Let us introduce you to the Junior School.

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Junior School Reception – Year 6

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Junior School

The best thing about Putney is the other girls. They are all kind, welcoming and friendly. I don’t think I’ve ever had a day when I’ve gone home from school thinking I did not love it. I have some fantastic friendships that I will cherish all my life.”

Alice

“In Reception we grew tomatoes in a pot and painted it. In Year 1 we studied the rainforest and had a day when a man called Dave came in with some exotic animals.

In Year 2 we had an Indian Day when one of the parents brought in costumes and we wore them for the rest of the day.

In Year 3 we performed an assembly to our parents about Ancient Egypt and finished with dancing to ‘Walk Like an Egyptian’! In Year 4 we went on our first residential trip to Hooke Court to dress up and learn about the Tudors. Year 5 go to the Isle of Wight to learn about coastal erosion and this year we will go to Fairthorne Manor for an exciting outdoor challenge.”

Tamsin and Isabella

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In their own words

Every year is different and I have enjoyed every minute.”

Bella

“Using iPads in Year 4 has taken learning to a higher level and has made it more fun, interesting and challenging.”

Josie

“The teachers are friendly and make every lesson fun, interactive and enjoyable.”

Meera

“We are encouraged to work hard but have fun as well which is definitely possible with a mixture of lovely pupils and kind and helpful teachers.”

“I moved to this school when I was eight and it was the best choice I ever made! I love all the activities and the friendly community. Some of the clubs we do are Netball, Gym, Street Dance, Choir, Orchestra, Chess and Book Club.”

Allegra “Playtime is special because everyone plays with everyone across all the years. It is a really friendly environment, because no one plays alone.”

Sophie “I have loved our Design Technology lessons. We go over to the studio in the Senior School which is full of amazing machines and equipment. We have made merry-go-rounds, it was such fun.”

Sasha

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A typical day in the Junior School

Arrive Arrive at school early for gymnastics training.

Science In the lab setting up a fair test to find the best thermal insulators.

Today’s homework involves applying our results to real life situations.

Registration We set ourselves the challenge of saying good morning in as many different languages as we can think of.

English We compare a range of texts with a focus on the persuasive techniques of the individual authors.

After School Judo Club – I love all the sport on offer at school – netball is my absolute favourite.

French Every class has two language lessons each week, including Spanish for Years 5 and 6.

NRich Mathematics The year group splits into smaller groups for our maths lesson so that we can get more individual attention.

Break The library is open every morning break if you want a quiet read; I prefer to run off steam on the astroturf with friends.

Singing The whole year gets together and sings. We also have class music lessons. I play the trumpet in the Junior School orchestra – there are about 50 of us ranging from oboes to French horns to double basses; anyone can join once they’ve achieved Grade 1 standard.

Lunch In the Senior School cafeteria. So much choice – and three courses.

Computing Applying our coding skills to make our robots respond to a set of instructions.

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Assembly A friend of mine is playing the violin and a kindness quotation is on the screen as the whole school enters the hall. The quote has been written by a girl in Year 4 and emphasises our key message – to be kind.

Chess Club Preparing for competitions.

Philosophy We put our persuasive language skills into action in a debate about the ethics of genetic engineering.

Beyond the classroom Learning at Putney High Junior School extends well beyond the four walls of the classroom.

As well as educational visits, inspirational talks from experts and creative workshops, there are over 70 co-curricular clubs on offer each week.

These take place before and after school and at lunchtime and offer a stimulating balance of physical, academic and creative challenges. From Jiggle and Jive – a fun dance club for Reception girls – to virtual Formula 1 racing in Year 6, the opportunities are staggering. Here are just a few examples:

Your remarkable team has helped to instil in our daughter a sense of determination, resilience, patience, thoughtfulness and a will to succeed which will stand her in very good stead, not only in her next academic steps, but far beyond. It has been a magical experience. Do we have any regrets? Yes – that she didn’t join you at Reception!”

Parent

Let’s solve it

Let’s discuss it

Problem solving, games and real life investigations.

The ability to debate and support one’s opinion is one of the most important skills in life. Girls develop their ability to back up and present arguments.

Let’s programme it

Let’s report it

Coding and programming a range of devices.

News and current affairs club with analysis and discussion of events that are shaping the world we live in.

Let’s build it Engineering and robotics, with the opportunity to design, make and build.

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Senior School Years 7 – 11

The teachers are definitely there for your benefit and they are there to help you and encourage you.�

Rosanna

Let me introduce you to the Senior School.

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A typical day in the Senior School

Arrive Arrive at school, hand in homework and head to my form room to prepare my books for the morning’s lessons. Also chat with my friends. If there is time, I sometimes find a teacher to ask a further question on home or class work.

German In the Language Lab. We use the headphones to talk about food.

The teacher can check on us individually so it’s not embarrassing when I pronounce it wrong.

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“It was great to start new subjects such as Classics, Spanish and German.

I’m sure having such a varied day has helped my organisation.”

Daphne, Year 7

Lunch Today it’s cottage pie followed by chocolate fudge cake with chocolate sauce. So many choices!

Geography Using the iPads we work in groups to make a video about adaptations of deciduous trees around the school. A little more editing needed for homework.

English We have just begun to study a new Shakespeare play and are split into groups to act out the first scene. Afterwards, we watch how different directors have interpreted it.

House Drama Club Prepare for the House Drama Festival. It’s great to make friends with girls in other years.

On other days I do Lacrosse or Orchestra.

Science Looking at how a baby develops and grows in its mother’s womb.

Break Head to the cafeteria for a snack. Catch up with friends and take the chance to look over my English script one last time.

“Having a Year 8 buddy really helped me to settle in as did the activities arranged for Year 7 at the start of term.”

Yusra, Year 7

Dance Club End of school day but I go to dance club.

We work on our routines for the dance show.

Classical Civilisation We’ve been studying the stories of the heroes Jason, Perseus and Theseus. Today we debate who was the greatest hero.

I choose Perseus and he wins!

Registration Assembly Today it’s a whole school assembly by Chinese Mandarin students telling us about their recent trip to Shanghai.

It sounds amazing.

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After the bell – enrichment clubs and societies There is a wealth of clubs from Amnesty and Art Club to Code Breaking, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, Rowing, Trampolining and Reading Groups. Here are just five examples: Medical Society Meets weekly in the Science Department to discuss issues relating to careers in Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine. It is a collaborative society with officials in Year 13 organising discussions, presentations and talks.

Activities range from structure of bodies and the analysis of diseases to specific support in meeting the requirements of an application to medical school.

Debating Society Features a variety of debating formats, including the British Parliamentary format used in competitions organised

by Oxford and Cambridge, more informal debates and balloon debates. Girls also practise public speaking skills including the giving, introducing and chairing of presentations and formal talks.

The society aims to develop the skills and confidence required for engaging in public debate and speaking in front of large audiences as well as helping pupils to engage positively with moral, ethical and political issues.

Codebreaking Club Pupils working together to crack codes.

Some are very simple to crack, others are much more difficult. The club offers a challenge and the excitement of finding the key to solving a code.

Reading Groups Each year group is offered a reading group. Books range from radio plays and American fiction, past and present, in Year 7 to poetry by Lawrence and political writing by Sir Thomas More and Francis Bacon in Year 13. Connection between texts and other areas of study, such as Art, Maths, History and Science are encouraged: recently, for instance, painting and poetry by Salvador Dali of a classical subject was discussed. Short stories are our usual diet to fit in with girls’ schedules. Writers have included Ali Smith, Tolstoy and Zola, with longer texts for the holidays.

Young Engineers’ Club Year 9 and 10 students entered the First Lego League regional competition.

They were sponsored by a leading engineering company and worked with mentors from Bechtel to create a dynamic learning aid based on the theme of ‘Learning Unleashed.’ Their solution was an innovative app promoting self-esteem in teenagers. They also programmed an autonomous robot. They won the judge’s project prize for the app and the club continues to build links with Bechtel.

Year 10 and 11 students entered the Land Rover 4x4 Technology challenge, building and developing the shell for a remote control car with sensors.

The team arranged sponsorship with a science and technology firm.

“The number of clubs and activities that I did made it really easy to get know everyone.”

Olivia, Year 7

“Everyone was so friendly – I really felt I had settled in by the end of the first day!”

Emma, Year 7

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I decided to join Putney at Sixth Form because of the amazing sense of community and togetherness that I’d seen.�

Dina, now at the University of Oxford

Let me introduce you to the Sixth Form.

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Sixth Form Years 12 – 13

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A day in the Life of a Sixth Former

Arrive Catch up with friends in the lounge.

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Biology Studying the effect of temperature on different types of cell. The smaller class allows for individual help to be given more easily.

Our high quality equipment is as professional as that used during my work experience in a lab.

Free study period A good opportunity to review and finish off my notes in one of the quiet areas around the Sixth Form.

I’m giving a presentation in History later today, so it is timely to discuss it one-to-one with my teacher.

She points out an area upon which I might expand.

Having access to such subject expertise outside of lessons is a real strength of Sixth Form life.

Mandarin Conversation lesson, followed by working online in the Language Lab.

End of day Quick session in the FOPHS Fitness Centre and then head home with friends.

Lunch Grab a panini from the Diner and head off to Debating Society. There are so many student-led groups such as the barbershops, Medical Society and Model United Nations.

History Our group presentation is on the significance of Gandhi in the move towards Indian independence. We then work using our iPads to follow up the ideas from our talk. Sharing ideas is much easier with the iPads, leading to lots of detailed and energetic debate.

Extended Project Qualification One of the great things about the Sixth Form is the extended depth of discussion. Teachers encourage us to follow areas that we are interested in, allowing us to explore our passions. Being surrounded by equally enthusiastic students creates a fantastic learning environment.

Break There are always freshly baked croissants available in the morning, making it a particular highlight of the day!

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Assembly An assembly on some of the voluntary work our year group has been involved with. We are always encouraged to be aware of the importance of looking after ourselves and each other, as well as being an active part of the local community.

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Beyond the bell Monday 4pm Head to the courts to play netball, no matter what the conditions! I have been playing netball since Year 7, but I am still keen to take any chance to develop my skills further. The team is really strong this year, helped by those who joined us in the Sixth Form, as well as those who took up the sport in Year 10. We are hoping for a good run in the national championships, before going on to compete abroad with the netball tour.

Tuesday lunchtime Drama Studio to meet the Year 7, 8 and 9 pupils in House Drama Clubs.

Accompanied by the other House drama captain, we play games and encourage pupils to devise small pieces as well as teaching dramatic techniques. We are helping to choreograph a section of ‘Bugsy Malone’ – it’s great to be trusted with leadership roles on such a big production. Previously, I performed in the Sixth Form version of ‘Avenue Q’, which was a fun way of mixing with others in the Sixth Form Theatre Company.

Wednesday lunchtime Hot Topic Talkshops. These are sessions held every week across all subjects, meaning that I can really debate and discuss areas of History that I don’t necessarily get the chance to study in lessons. The reading recommendations and the chance to discuss them is valuable for my preparation for university applications next year.

Thursday lunchtime Young Enterprise, where our company is designing a lunchbox that collapses into a smaller size, making it easier to carry around. We have put together a marketing strategy that has gained good attention in the London area.

Thursday after school Head to our sports ground to play lacrosse.

Friday before school One-to-one with a teacher. One of the best things about Putney is the teachers; they are always willing to help.

Saturday 6.45am and the alarm rings for a netball match. My early start is repaid with a fun coach trip to an away match – and victory!

“Every other Thursday lunchtime there’s a Putney Ideas Exchange talk. We hear from a range of experts, from criminal law barristers to top research scientists, who share their knowledge and discuss current issues within their chosen field.

We’re encouraged to ask questions and probe deeper into ideas which take us beyond the classroom and into the wider world.”

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The secret of a Putney education

Anna von Preyss

Margery Infield

Putney High School 2013 – 2015 Reading Liberal Arts at Stanford University, California

Putney High School 2003 – 2010 Read Physics and Philosophy at St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford

“I enjoy both Music and History, but I also want to explore new subjects and ideas, and a Liberal Arts education presents so many options. When narrowing down my university choices I had to consider aspects outside of the academics – which universities would allow me to continue to sing both solo and ensemble at a high level, as this is my future goal for further studies as well as a career.

Putney’s US Universities Coordinator gave invaluable guidance at every stage of my application, from college choices to essay feedback. She was always realistic about my chances given the very low admit rates of the most competitive universities yet completely supportive throughout.

Shortly after receiving my acceptance I attended a drinks reception in London for admitted students, and then travelled to Palo Alto for the Class of 2020 Admit Weekend. Stanford is truly an amazing place. Everyone you meet has done something spectacular, and you feel so privileged to be amongst them.”

“My overriding memories of Putney are ones of contentedness – I was challenged academically, and sometimes that pushed me outside my comfort zone, but I always felt supported and rose to the challenge. I liked it that the school is large enough for each girl to find her own niche, yet still small enough for the staff to know her as an individual.

I miss singing in the choir. I miss the beautiful grounds – especially in spring, when all the bulbs are in flower!

Most of all, I miss the intensity of the friendships I made.

The quality of the relationships between the staff and pupils is second-to-none. The teachers take real care over each girl as an individual and, particularly in the Sixth Form, take on more of a mentoring role – encouraging and engaging you in your work, but ultimately leaving you to be pro-active.

I applied to university after I had left Putney, but I was given fantastic support in my applications by several members of staff. It’s this sort of investment of time and care that helped me flourish in my time at Putney.”

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Fiona Walport Putney High School 2004 – 2011 Read Civil Engineering at Imperial College London “Teachers are willing to put in extra time and support to achieve the best in everyone. Putney encouraged us to be individuals and go out into the world knowing that our differences are what make us stand out.”

Ailsa Cookson Putney High School 1999 – 2013 Reading Spanish and Portuguese at Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford “Putney’s World Class Universities programme is there to support you and there are many aspects to it. Most importantly, I felt like whatever happened in terms of getting an offer, I had the school behind me and it would not be a failure, only an experience to learn from.”

Alessandra Nilsson-Ladner Putney High School, 2003 – 2010 Completed a degree in Fashion Design and Pattern Making at ESMOD, Paris. Now reading Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College, London.

“When I decided to re-specialise, Putney helped me immeasurably. My GCSE physics teacher wrote two different references in two consecutive years and I was offered preparation for my Cambridge interview even though I had left.

As a result, I received offers from both Cambridge and Imperial.”

Jazz Adamson Putney High School 2005 – 2012 Reading English at Wadham College, University of Oxford “The English department at Putney motivated me to apply to Oxford to read English rather than considering various joint honours courses at other universities. I have been surprised by how little I have had to ‘adjust’ to life at university.”

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What makes the girls at Putney so exciting to teach is their intellectual curiosity.

They never stop asking ‘Why?’” Let me introduce you to our supportive community. To view our video, please scan the QR code. Alternatively visit our website at www.putneyhigh.gdst. net/355/about-us

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Teacher’s view Inspiring young minds

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It’s all about girls 18 I To find out more about Putney High School, visit us at www.putneyhigh.gdst.net

Junior School From the moment a girl joins the Junior School at the age of four, she is at the centre of all that we do.

We aim to give girls a broad, unique education through extraordinary experiences. No two days are ever the same but each one is filled with exciting challenges.

Staff share a passionate commitment to achieving high academic standards within a warm, secure and nurturing atmosphere.

Putney girls are confident and have an infectious desire for learning. They are also extremely supportive of each other and there is a strong sense of community.

We have always been so impressed and thankful for the amazing support and kindness that our daughter has received. This is administered from the top, through to her form teachers and support staff.”

Year 5 parent

All staff work closely with parents to ensure our girls are given the best possible start to their education.

Please arrange a visit to experience our vibrant and happy school.

Mrs Jo Wallace, Head of Junior School BMus (Manchester), MA (Bath) Educational Management

Teaching in the Early Years Foundation Stage is excellent. It is lively, imaginative and fun.”

ISI Report, Autumn 2015

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Junior School curriculum We promote a love of learning through active and exciting experiences both within and outside of the classroom. We aim to develop girls’ mental agility by providing high quality inspirational teaching.

Digital learning is embedded across the curriculum and every girl in Years 4, 5 and 6 is provided with her own iPad, helping her to take an increasingly active role in her learning. Girls enjoy an array of first-hand experiences including regular educational visits and residential trips.

As well as acquiring knowledge and skills, girls are encouraged to develop key attributes of resilience, empathy, collaboration, curiosity, imagination and independence.

Creative Activities Music is central to the life of the school. The orchestra attracts more than 50 girls. The choir for all girls in Years 5 and 6 has been runner-up in the BBC Songs of Praise Choir of the Year competition three times and is regularly asked to perform at events in London and further afield. All girls are invited to perform informally in assembly. Other events include the Valentine Music Festival, the Speaking and Listening Festival and Christmas and summer productions. As well as their weekly art and design lessons, girls enjoy specialist workshops and clubs. Their work is regularly displayed in the Young Art Competition at the Royal College of Art.

Early Years Foundation Stage: Reception In this crucial, formative year the curriculum is tailored to give girls the chance to explore, play, be creative, make friends and develop a love for learning. Girls follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and are taught by highly qualified Early Years teachers alongside specialist teachers for French, Music and PE. Girls work and play within a dedicated space which includes a well-resourced outdoor learning area. They also make use of the Junior School Art Room, Library, ICT Suite and Sports Hall.

Key Stage 1: Years 1 – 2 The curriculum broadens to encourage academic rigour delivered through hands-on, stimulating activities. Class teachers teach the majority of subjects with an emphasis on first hand, active learning.

Specialist teaching extends to French, Music, Swimming and PE. Links are made between subjects and girls are encouraged to broaden and deepen their experience through co-curricular activities.

Key Stage 2: Years 3 – 6 Girls experience a wider range of subjects delivered by an increased number of specialist teachers. Philosophy and Ethics is taught throughout Key Stage 2 while Spanish and specialist Computing is introduced in Years 5 and 6. Girls in Years 4, 5 and 6 are split into smaller groups for Mathematics.

Working Together Girls belong to one of four Houses: Margot Fonteyn, Florence Nightingale, Amy Johnson and Mary Kingsley. They work together to raise money for charities chosen by themselves and compete in sporting tournaments. A thriving democratically-elected School Council represents the views of all girls. Year 6 girls are given roles of responsibility from House Captains to the school’s Press Pack of roving reporters who create weekly news items for the school website. School assemblies are based around pastoral themes as well as celebrating girls’ efforts, achievements and birthdays.

Our central principle is one of kindness and consideration for others and this is embedded in everything we do.

Over 70 Co-curricular Activities on offer each week Examples of extending the curriculum include Art, Bilingual Club, Chess, Choir, Computing, Drama, Gardening, Gymnastics, Judo, Mandarin, Maths in Motion, Netball, Orchestra, Running and Street Dance.

PE activities broaden to include Gymnastics, Tennis, Rounders, Athletics, Netball, Dance and POP-Lacrosse. All girls from Year 3 upwards have the opportunity to take part in sporting competitions which are designed to be as inclusive as possible while still promoting excellence.

Every girl from Years 1 – 6 has a timetabled thinking and learning lesson to model and teach the learning dispositions which will help her to thrive: resilience, resourcefulness, creativity, perseverance and tenacity.

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Philosophy and debating are introduced into the curriculum to help develop critical thinking skills.

Modern Languages – Music – Swimming – Gymnastics – Thinking and Learning Skills – Philosophy and Ethics – Debating – Mindfulness.

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Senior School curriculum Key Stage 3: Years 7 – 9

Key Stage 4: Years 10 – 11

The curriculum has been developed to provide stretch and stimulus to bright girls.

Girls in Years 10 and 11 study core subjects and are set for Mathematics.

Girls have a free choice of four additional GCSE subjects which includes a choice of at least one Modern Foreign Language.

As well as English Language, English Literature and Mathematics, girls study Art & Design; Classical Civilisation with Greek; Design Technology: Textiles and Resistant Materials; Drama; Geography; History; Latin (from Year 8); Music; Physical Education and Religious Studies & Philosophy.

ICT and PSHE with Citizenship are delivered across the curriculum, during tutor time and through extra-curricular activities. There is an innovative weekly independent thinking lesson in Year 7.

Coding is introduced in Mathematics in Year 8. In Year 9 it is learned during small group creative computing lessons.

Do you set for any subjects?

Girls in Year 7 are not set for any subject so they have an equal opportunity to develop regardless of material covered before.

In Years 8 and 9, girls are set for Mathematics.

How is Science taught?

Science is combined in Year 7. From Year 8, Biology, Chemistry and Physics are taught separately. All girls take IGCSEs in three separate sciences.

What languages do girls learn?

In Year 7 all girls study German and Spanish. In Year 8 they study Chinese (Mandarin) and French. Each of these is for two hours per language per week. In Year 9 girls select their preferred three languages from Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Latin and Spanish. This allows all girls to study all four languages and Latin for a full year before making pre-GCSE choices.

Core subjects: English Language, English Literature and Mathematics – all studied to IGCSE. Biology, Chemistry and Physics – all girls study IGCSEs in three separate sciences for a triple award. All girls study for 10 (and occasionally 11) GCSE awards.

Non-examined core subjects: Girls have the opportunity to develop their public speaking skills as well as to explore philosophy, economics and politics in a bespoke lesson.

PSHE is taught for one hour per week as well as being addressed during tutor time.

Girls have two hours of PE per week in both Years 10 and 11.

In Years 10 – 13, PE options include Golf, Squash, Yoga and Zumba as well as sessions in a local professional gym where activities include Spinning, Pilates and Cardio Circuits.

Pupils choose four GCSEs from: Art, Chinese (Mandarin), Classical Civilisation, Computing, Design Technology: Resistant Materials, Textiles, Drama, French, Geography, German, History, Latin, Music, Physical Education, Religious Studies and Spanish.

What sports do girls play in PE? Girls in Years 7 – 9 have lessons in Netball, Lacrosse, Gymnastics, Trampolining, Dance, Swimming, Volleyball, Badminton, Tennis, Rounders, Kwik Cricket and Athletics. Rowing is taught in Year 9 as well as being a vibrant club activity from Year 7. In Year 7 and Year 8 there is a dedicated games afternoon.

iPads for all pupils support collaboration, research and independent learning.

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“Teaching methods are frequently imaginative and innovative.”

ISI Report, Autumn 2015

Very academic place – some seriously bright girls here, working very hard, but not too pressured.�

The Good Schools Guide

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Multi-million pound purpose-built and student-designed Sixth Form Centre with: • • • •

Bespoke study areas Diner with rooftop terrace Lounge with views over London Professionally equipped Fitness Centre for exclusive use of Sixth Formers, to support elite sports training programmes, or simply to have a change of pace from academic work

An experienced Sixth Form team, based in the Centre, comprises: • Designated pastoral support staff, who track individual progress • World Class Universities Coordinator • US Universities Coordinator • Alumnae Liaison Coordinator • Careers team

Putney was not just my home away from home, it was the platform that helped me to get into Cambridge. I was supported every step of the way.”

Leaver, now at University of Cambridge

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Sixth Form The ethos of our Sixth Form is epitomised by our intellectually confident and ambitious students. Everything that we provide for girls studying at A Level is designed to help them fulfil and exceed their potential.

From the moment they set foot in our world-class Sixth Form Centre, students are immersed in a culture that encourages academic rigour, rewards curiosity and builds a wider sense of community.

Our A Level teaching is designed around seminar style learning, meaning that students will be expected to lead conversation and debate with their teachers and peers. The curriculum in each subject has been specifically designed to foster an environment more akin to university level study, supported and led by knowledgeable and experienced subject experts in every classroom.

Walking around the Sixth Form Centre, it is clear to see that this undergraduate style environment permeates every aspect of life. Our Diner, exclusively for Sixth Form use, will routinely see students engaged in passionate discussions about their subjects, while the Lounge offers the chance to relax in a space designed to emulate a junior common room.

Our extra-curricular provision in the Sixth Form is second to none; students are afforded every opportunity to get involved in activities and events to help them push at the limits of what it means to be an intellectually confident, high achieving student.

The centre appears to have more in common with a university than a Sixth Form College.�

Time and Leisure magazine

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Sixth Form curriculum

How many A Levels will students complete?

Most students will complete three A Levels.

There will be the possibility of completing four A Levels for students who wish to, although such applications may be subject to higher entry requirements. AS levels in Mathematics and English are available to supplement these A Levels, as is the Extended Project qualification.

Succeed Core Curriculum A Levels are at the heart of our offer as we believe they offer the best opportunity for students to develop a real depth of knowledge in subjects that they are passionate about. Since September 2016 our A Level curriculum has followed a linear model, meaning that subjects will be examined at the end of two years of study.

This means students and teachers can run away intellectually, driven by a desire to learn beyond the confines of the syllabus.

All A Level subjects are taught in a seminar style, led by teachers who are experts in their field. Extension reading lists and discussion groups are offered across the curriculum, to provide students with a rich forum for debate.

Extra-curricular Excellence Offering outstanding opportunities in Art, Design, Drama, Music and Sport is one of our core aims. Students can perfect existing skills as well as try out new activities.

Sixth Form life is enhanced by the exclusive and exciting opportunities provided for students. Each year girls put on a Sixth Form musical and organise a Christmas fair and a pantomime. It is the Sixth Form students who provide the leadership across the school. This is seen formally, through our Head Girls, prefects and House Officials, as well as informally through student involvement in book groups or subject discussion groups, for example.

Rarely a lunchtime goes by without rehearsals, performances or practices. This creates a sense of vibrancy and enjoyment among all of our students, above and beyond what happens in the classroom.

Curriculum Plus Whilst A Level study is at the core of learning in the Sixth Form, the Curriculum Plus programme is designed to build on this and to develop the intellectual versatility that students will need to excel at the top universities in the world.

The Curriculum Plus programme is built around two timetabled sessions each week. The first allows students to be involved in activities, from Model United Nations and debating to Young Enterprise or volunteering in local primary schools. All of these activities are led by students, and are designed to inspire greater confidence and engagement in the wider world.

The second session sees students involved in cross-curricular discussion and debate, supported by a member of staff. This allows girls to explore how their subjects relate to each other, as well as to experience areas of learning with which they may not otherwise have the opportunity to engage. Topics include the search for ‘Truth’ in science and philosophy, the value of poetry and the ethics around engineering in the future.

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What is the Extended Project?

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is a chance for students to undertake independent research in an area of their choosing. An AS Level, it is highly valued by universities who want to see evidence from students of deeper learning in the subjects they are passionate about. One of the first Sixth Forms to adopt the EPQ, we have a strong track record of securing excellent results.

Why A Levels?

A Levels give students the complete freedom of choice over the subjects that they will pursue. Our timetable is driven by student preference, meaning that there are no restrictions on subject choices or combinations. Undertaking A Levels gives students a much richer appreciation of their subjects, supported by our comprehensive programme of extension and extracurricular activities.

Choices Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Chinese (Mandarin) Pre-U, Classical Civilisation, Computing, Drama & Theatre, Economics, English Literature, French, Geography, German, Government & Politics, History, History of Art, Latin, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Product Design – Resistant Materials, Product Design – Textiles, Psychology, Religious Studies and Spanish.

Personalised learning... at the heart of our provision.

For the first time I’m studying subjects I love. Lessons are focused discussions, where we learn and debate all we have discovered through our independent studies.

A Levels are an opportunity to explore and question the subjects you care about.”

Year 12 student

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World class destinations Given the academic achievement and intellectual ambition of our girls, it is no surprise to see the vast majority go on to attend the best universities in the world.

Our World Class Universities programme is designed to provide bespoke support to each and every student. Whether it is through our mentoring provision for all students applying to university, our subject-based ‘Hot Topic Talk Shops’, or our extensive interview guidance and preparation, students are provided with the tools to achieve places at outstanding institutions.

The UK universities that our students go on to attend, such as Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial, are undoubtedly world class. In addition, we have outstanding support for applications to the USA. Our university provision is truly international, with students being successful in applying to Stanford, Colgate and McGill in recent years.

Students should aspire to go to the very best universities that they are able to, and our programme has been created to ensure that every student finds the course and institution that best fits their ambition and talents.

Being part of one of the largest independent school groups allows us to provide an extra level of support, for example through professional training sessions for Oxford, Cambridge, Medicine and Law. Students benefit from our network of alumnae, who share their wisdom and advice about universities and careers.

We are also proud of our strong tradition of supporting students in preparing applications for leading music conservatoires and art colleges, and have had a great degree of success in both of these fields.

US Universities Our US Universities Coordinator has expertise in helping students to stand out in their applications to the very best institutions that the USA has to offer, enabling students to think globally in their ambitions. Our programme is built around individual strategies for each student, starting from Year 9.

Our programme includes: • Advice on choosing the right college • SAT/ACT entrance test preparation • Scholarships guidance • Visiting speakers and other external expertise • Support throughout the application process

It’s a challenging process and quite different from the UK. The US Universities Coordinator has great in-depth experience of how the application process works and details of many of the US colleges. She has helped me enormously – with SAT tutorials, guidance on college selection and general mentoring.”

2016 leaver, now at Middlebury College, Vermont

Thank you for the tremendous assistance, guidance and commitment that you extended to our daughter during her university application process. Who could have imagined that, given Stanford’s 4.7% admission rate, she could have had such a wonderful outcome! She has been in such good hands.”

Parent, 2015 leaver

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Scholarships & Bursaries

GDST schools – Where girls can

An access enabler, the GDST aims to seek out the brightest, most deserving girls for bursaries and scholarships so that the largest possible number of girls can benefit from an excellent education.

When a girl joins a Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) school, like Putney High School, she becomes part of an exclusive community dedicated to empowering young women with the four Cs of a GDST education – courage, confidence, composure and commitment – ready for whatever future she chooses. A community that encompasses not just our own school but also our 25 sister schools and academies across England and Wales. A community where girls can join nearly 70,000 women in the GDST Alumnae Network, who provide a range of resources and social and professional contacts to help every girl as she makes her way in the world.

The Girls’ Day School Trust is the UK’s largest group of independent girls’ schools, a national leader in girls’ education. GDST schools and academies share an ethos and a proud heritage of girls-only education and are members of a unique network. Our students outperform their peers in public exams, but we strongly believe there’s so much more to a truly broad and balanced education than just stellar exam results.

At our schools, girls can compete and collaborate with their peers in other GDST schools, taking part in Trust-wide events, rallies, performances and activities ranging from art, sport, music and creative writing through to foreign languages, debating, enterprise and digital technology, and even a nationwide bake-off.

Our scholarship programme is designed to recognise potential and offer opportunity. Expectation is high – and our staff work with scholars to nurture their progress.

Academic Awarded at 11+ (Year 7 entry) and 16+ (Sixth Form).

Academic travel scholarships Modern Foreign Languages and Sciences academic travel scholarships are available for existing pupils at Putney High School only, funded from a bequest: Elsa Maud Plant.

Art Awarded at 16+ (Sixth Form).

Design Awarded at 16+ (Sixth Form).

Drama Awarded at 16+ (Sixth Form).

Choosing a GDST school offers the peace of mind that comes from knowing your daughter’s school is part of an organisation with an unparalleled track record of achievement and stability. A charitable organisation, based on enduring values and with over 140 years’ expertise in girls’ education, that always strives to put the needs and wellbeing of our girls first, and a place ‘where girls can’.

Music Awarded at 11+ (Year 7 entry), 13+ (Year 9 entry) and 16+ (Sixth Form).

Sports Awarded at 11+ (Year 7 entry), 13+ (Year 9 entry) and 16+ (Sixth Form).

The Girls’ Day School Trust, Address: 100 Rochester Row, London SW1P 1JP Tel: 020 7393 6666 Fax: 020 7393 6789 A Limited Company registered in England No. 6400 Registered Charity No. 306983

Policies For details of all our school policies please contact the school office or visit www.putneyhigh.gdst.net/362/ about-us/school-policies

I doubt I would be where I am today were it not for my bursary and the benefits Putney afforded me. I know for certain I would not be who I am today.”

Alumna, now studying Modern and Medieval Languages at the University of Cambridge

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Old Girl Sophie Allan played in the Senior England lacrosse A team for the Home Internationals.

At Putney, she was selected to be a Wimbledon ball girl for the London 2012 Olympics.

Now reading Sport and Social Science (BA Hons) at Bath University, her next goal is to be selected for the Lacrosse World Cup in 2017, which is being held in England. She says: “I was awarded the Sixth Form Sports Scholarship, and thoroughly enjoyed helping to coach younger years in lacrosse. I was also fortunate enough to be allowed to study PE at A Level even though I was the only sixth former to do so, and because of this, I have been able to continue with my interest of studying sport.”

The coaches never lost faith in me, even on those days when I didn’t believe in myself. That’s what made the difference.”

GB rower, 2016 leaver, now at the University of Cambridge

Tasmin Sarkany was selected to join the National Youth Orchestra and is apprentice conductor of the Ripieno Choir, Esher. She was invited to perform in the Royal School of Music Junior Department Symphony and Chamber Orchestra’s 90th Anniversary Gala Concert at the Cadogan Hall.

“The individual music lessons at Putney have been amazing, getting me to a higher standard. Putney has definitely improved my musicianship as I am around a lot of other very talented people.

We can all build on each other to improve and this creates a team spirit unique to Putney.”

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How to join us Putney is a school that genuinely wants the best for you and as a result, brings out the best in you.”

Year 7 pupil

Registration The first step is to register your daughter. Complete the application form and return it to the Admissions Registrar together with a cheque for a non-refundable entrance assessment fee of £100 (or £150 for overseas applications). The fee may also be made by bank transfer.

Full details of entrance assessments will then be sent to you.

Admissions – Junior School 4+ (Reception) Entry#: Registrations can be made at any time and assessments will take place in the January prior to September admission. Places will be offered following a friendly, informal assessment which takes place in our Junior School. All girls who apply will be assessed. This takes approximately 1.5 hours.

For admission in September 2017, assessments will take place on Wednesday 11 January 2017. The closing date for all applications is Thursday 1 December 2016.

7+ (Year 3) Entry#: Places will be offered following a friendly assessment, which takes approximately 3 hours. Girls are asked to complete papers in English, Mathematics and Non Verbal Reasoning.

For admission in September 2017, assessments will take place on Thursday 19 January 2017. The closing date for all applications is Thursday 1 December 2016.

Occasional Vacancies in the Junior School From time to time, vacancies do arise in year groups – for example because families move out of the area. If you are considering entry at a time other than 4+ or 7+, please contact the Junior School Admissions Coordinator on 020 8788 6523. For applications received

by Thursday 1 December 2016, assessments will be held as follows: KS1 (5+ Year 1 and 6+ Year 2) entry – Wednesday 18 January 2017 KS2 (8+ Year 4, 9+ Year 5 and 10+ Year 6) entry – Friday 20 January 2017 If there are no spaces available at the time of assessment, girls with the highest scores will be placed on a waiting list.

Our daughter has learned to aim high.

She has made wonderful friends and engaged in great activities.”

Parent

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Admissions – Senior School 11+ Entry*: All applications should be submitted when your daughter enters Year 6 in her current school, together with a non-refundable entrance assessment fee of £100 or £150 for overseas applications. The fee may also be made by bank transfer. For entry in September 2017, the closing date for all applications is Friday 18 November 2016 by 12 noon.

The entrance examination comprises English and Mathematics papers. Interviews will be held on Thursday 1 December 2016.

The entrance examination date is Wednesday 11 January 2017 and includes questions of a scholarship level. Please visit our website for details of the syllabus for 11+ entry.

13+ (Year 9) entry: A number of Music and Sports scholarships are available to internal and external candidates for Year 9 entry. External candidates sit examinations in English, Mathematics and a Modern Foreign Language. All applications must be received

by Friday 18 November 2016, 12 noon.

Sixth Form Entry**: Conditional offers depend on candidates achieving at least 3 A* grades and at least 3 A grades at GCSE, with at least A grades in the subjects they wish to study in the Sixth Form. English and Mathematics must have been awarded at least a B grade, if these are not chosen for further study. For students studying the new English and Mathematics GCSE courses, which will be grades 9-1, we would expect all students to achieve at least a grade 7 in both subjects.

For those students who wish to pursue English or Mathematics at A level, we would expect the grade to be an 8 (9 for students who wish to study Further Mathematics). For subjects new to the Sixth Form, there are specific requirements which can be found in the A Level Choices handbook. There is an interview with a member of the Sixth Form team. For those students who wish to pursue more than 3 full A Level subjects, the entry requirements may be higher.

For Sixth Form entry, please fill in the extra sheet (available from this link: www.putneyhigh.gdst.net/userfiles/putneyhigh/ documents/forms/SixthFormSupplementarySheet2017.pdf) giving details of your career aspirations and future direction, including your particular interests and GCSEs to be taken (or results if these are available). Please also include a passport photograph with your name on the back.

Scholarships and Bursaries: If you wish to apply for a bursary (Senior School only) please tick the appropriate box on the application form and information will be sent to you regarding assessment. Bursaries are based on the income and assets of parents and are means tested. 11+ and Sixth Form applicants must apply for a bursary before the closing date for registrations, Friday 18 November 2016, 12 noon, as funding is allocated when offers are made in February 2017.

Academic scholarships are awarded on merit up to the value of 50% of fees and all 11+ candidates are automatically considered for an award when sitting the paper.

Music and Sports scholarships are awarded at 11+ (Year 7) and 13+ (Year 9) on the basis of an audition/assessment. Please complete the separate application forms.

For girls aged 16+, Academic, Art, Design, Drama, Music and Sports scholarships are available. Academic travel scholarships in Modern Foreign Languages and Sciences are available for internal applicants only.

Admissions for siblings: We welcome applications from sisters of girls who already attend Putney High School. However, places are allocated on merit only.

Junior School telephone: 020 8788 6523 Senior School telephone: 020 8788 4886 Website: www.putneyhigh.gdst.net

Returning your form # For Junior applications please send application form marked for attention of Admissions Coordinator, Junior School. * For 11+ applications please send application form marked for attention of Admissions Registrar, Senior School. ** For applications for Sixth Form/Occasional Vacancies in the Senior School, please send application form marked for attention of Admissions Registrar, Sixth Form/Occasional Vacancies.

Please make all cheques payable to GDST and return all application forms to: Putney High School, 35 Putney Hill, London SW15 6BH. Registration fees may also be made by bank transfer.

Students wishing to apply for Sixth Form scholarships should apply before 4pm on Friday 14 October 2016 to sit the examination on Monday 7 November 2016 for September 2017 entry. This date is also used for interviews and portfolio presentations for Art, Design, Drama, Music and Sports.

Occasional Vacancies in Senior School**: Vacancies occasionally become available in the Senior School in other year groups. Please contact the Admissions Registrar on 020 8788 4886 for more information.

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Fees From September 2016, tuition fees are: Junior School: £4,801 per term Senior School: £5,803 per term Payment of Fees The usual way of paying fees is termly on or before the due date through the direct debit system but parents can also pay in monthly instalments (four per term). To arrange payment please contact the Fees Department at the Trust Office.

The fees cover the regular curriculum, school books, stationery and other materials, external careers consultancy, choral music, games and public examination fees but not optional extra subjects or school lunch.

Lunch is compulsory for all pupils in Reception through to and including Year 11. The current charge per term is £186 (Reception and Years 1 – 2) and £220 per term (Year 3 – Year 11). This is charged separately on the fees account. Lunches for the Sixth Form can be purchased on the day in our Sixth Form Diner.

Whenever possible, a term’s notice will be given of the intention to increase the fees for tuition, lunch or extra subjects. However, the Council of the Trust reserves the right to increase fees at less than a term’s notice in exceptional circumstances.

Music Fees The fees for instrumental and vocal tuition are set by our specialist visiting teachers.

Tuition is available in bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, drum kit, flute, guitar, harp, horn, oboe, piano, recorder, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin and voice (Senior School only).

Entrance Assessment Fee A fee of £100 (£150 for overseas applications) is charged and is not refundable.

Junior School – £192 per 10 x 30 minute individual lessons, £104 per 10 x 30 minute shared lessons (if these are requested and can be timetabled).

Registration Deposit A registration deposit of £1,000 is charged on the acceptance of a place. This registration deposit is refunded after the pupil has left (after deducting any outstanding amounts due to the school or the Trust). This fee is not returned if a pupil is withdrawn after the place has been accepted.

Senior School – £256 per 10 x 40 minute individual lessons, £136 per 10 x 40 minute shared lessons (if these are requested and can be timetabled).

Piano tuition is not available as a shared lesson. Accounts for tuition will be sent direct by the teachers concerned.

Please note that 30 lessons will be given each year, though the number per term may vary – 12, 10, 8 is a common pattern.

It is expected that all pupils receiving instrumental and vocal tuition in school will complement their individual studies with participation in choral and orchestral activities. Pupils who study outside school are also welcome, of course.

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Application form for 201 entry Please complete this form in BLOCK CAPITALS and return it to the school together with a non-returnable registration fee of £100.00.

For 2017 entry, Junior School applications must be submitted by Thursday 1 December 2016. Senior School applications must be submitted by Friday 18 November 2016, 12 noon. Applications for Sixth Form Scholarships should be submitted by Friday 14 October 2016.

Details of Child

Details of Parents/Guardians

Applicant’s surname

Mother/Guardian Title Name Address

Forename(s) (preferred names underlined)

Postcode Occupation Tel. No: home Tel. No: work Tel. No: mobile Email Please state relationship to child Please indicate if you are the primary carer

Date of Birth Day

Month

Year

Proposed Date of Admission Month

Year

Age on admission Please note that a candidate for Reception will not be considered until after her third birthday.

YES/NO

Father/Guardian Title Name Address

National Curriculum year group on admission

Postcode Occupation Tel. No: home Tel. No: work Tel. No: mobile Email Please state relationship to child Please indicate if you are the primary carer

Nationality as shown on child’s passport

NB If and when a place is offered, evidence of a valid visa will be required for all candidates who are not UK residents or residents of the EEA or Switzerland.

Position in family (i.e. 1st of 2)

YES/NO

(Please state if a parent is deceased).

If the applicant has any family members who are attending or have previously attended Putney High School or another GDST school, please give names and dates here.

Name and relationship to candidate

School and dates of attendance

The GDST Scholarship & Bursary Scheme (for candidates entering the Senior School only) Bursaries are means tested and may be awarded to families that require financial assistance.

Do you wish to apply for a bursary (11+ and Sixth Form applicants only)?

YES/NO

Academic scholarships are awarded on merit and all 11+ candidates are automatically considered for an award. Shortlisted applicants for 11+ and 13+ Music and Sports Scholarships are invited for an audition/assessment. 16+ scholarships are offered for Academic, Art, Design, Drama, Music and Sports. All applicants for an academic scholarship sit a Scholarship paper.

Do you wish to apply for a Scholarship?

Music Scholarship at 11+

Music Scholarship at 13+

YES/NO

Sports Scholarship at 11+

Sports Scholarship at 13+

If you wish to apply for a 16+ Scholarship, please visit www.putneyhigh.gdst.net for full details and a scholarship application form.

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Current School/Nursery (if any) (from whom a reference will be sought) Name of School Name and title of Head Address Telephone Number Type of School (Independent or State) Date Started Are you applying to any other schools? If YES, please list names

Does your daughter have any special educational needs or disabilities which may require any special arrangements to be made in respect of the assessment process? Please give details and enclose a copy of her educational psychologist’s report. For our full SEN policy, please visit our website.

(A disability is a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long term adverse effect on the ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities).

Please provide details of languages spoken at home other than English Please tick one or more of the following How did you learn about Putney High School?

Checklist I enclose:

From advertisements in the local press

The completed application form

From school guides

The completed Sixth Form Supplementary Sheet

From local knowledge

A cheque for £100 payable to GDST (entrance assessment fee)

From a friend, family or colleague

From our website

A cheque for £150 payable to GDST for applications from overseas (entrance assessment fee)

Other (please specify)

A passport sized photograph of the applicant with her name and date of birth printed on the back

A photocopy of the applicant’s passport with any visa information if applicable

For Junior School applicants only, a photocopy of the latest school or nursery report

Did you choose this school because:

You have another daughter here

You attended the school

It has a good local reputation

It has a good academic record

It has a good reputation for pastoral care

The fees are competitive

You liked the atmosphere at the Open Day

It is a GDST school

Bank details: The Girls’ Day School Trust, Putney High School; Sort Code 60-04-04; Account Number 24060674 Signed (Parent/Guardian)

Date

Please note that if and when a place is offered and accepted you will be required to complete and sign the GDST’s acceptance form/terms and conditions which will constitute the formal contract between yourselves and The Girls’ Day School Trust.

We would like to hold the information contained on this form for the purpose of conducting our own internal market research and for providing you with information on the school, and on events and other activities at the school, which we believe may be of particular interest to you. We confirm that this information will not be shared or divulged to any body or person outside Putney High School or The Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST). Please tick the box if you do NOT wish us to use this information for the purposes stated above.

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Music Scholarships for 11+ and 13+ 13+ (Year 9)

Key dates – 11+ (Year 7) Deadline for applications Auditions will take place on

Friday 18 November 2016, 12 noon Monday 5 December 2016

Key dates – 13+ (Year 9) Deadline for applications Auditions will take place on

Friday 18 November 2016, 12 noon Wednesday 11 January 2017

A number of Music Scholarships are available. Candidates must also satisfy the Putney High School entry requirements at 11+ and 13+.

Any girl accepting a scholarship will be expected to participate fully in the school’s orchestras, choirs and chamber ensembles and to complement their practical activities with the academic study of Music to at least GCSE level. We look to our Music Scholars to lead by example in every respect – artistry, technique, commitment and punctuality.

They should be prepared to perform solos as required and to represent the school in Music Festivals and other events. In addition to their performance commitments, Music Scholars will have the opportunity to direct vocal or instrumental ensembles as appropriate.

11+ (Year 7) Girls who apply for 11+ scholarships should have reached a standard of Associated Board Grade 5 on their first instrument and ideally have some keyboard ability. Girls who learn brass instruments may well not yet have reached their potential and talent and should not be discouraged from applying. We award a number of scholarships up to the value of 50%.

A single round of auditions will be held on Monday 5 December 2016.

This means that some selection will take place at the application stage.

Application requirements • A completed application form • A musical reference – to download the reference form, please visit www.putneyhigh.gdst.net/418/fees-bursaries-andscholarships/music-scholarships • Please note we are only able to consider applications that are accompanied by all of the requested information Audition requirements • Girls should prepare a programme of up to ten minutes in length.

This may either be presented solely on the girl’s first instrument, or the time may be split to allow performances on three instruments (including voice) • Sight-reading on the girl’s first instrument • Aural tests • All girls are asked to sing a short song, either with or without accompaniment. There will be time for a short informal chat and questions at the end of the audition.

Girls may bring their own accompanist if they wish or use one provided by the school. Please make your choice clear on the application form.

Girls who apply for 13+ scholarships will be expected to have reached a minimum standard of Associated Board Grade 6-7 on their first instrument and ideally have some keyboard ability. Girls who learn brass instruments may well not yet have reached their potential and talent and should not be discouraged from applying. We award a number of scholarships up to the value of 50%.

A single round of auditions will be held on Wednesday 11 January 2017.

This means some selection will take place at the application stage.

Application requirements • A completed application form • A musical reference – to download the reference form, please visit www.putneyhigh.gdst.net/418/fees-bursaries-andscholarships/music-scholarships • Please note we are only able to consider applications that are accompanied by all of the requested information Audition requirements • Girls should prepare a programme of up to twelve minutes in length.

This may either be presented solely on the girl’s first instrument, or the time may be split to allow performances on three instruments (including voice).

• Sight-reading on the girl’s first instrument • Aural tests • All girls are asked to sing a short song, either with or without accompaniment. There will be time for a short informal chat and questions at the end of the audition.

Girls may bring their own accompanist if they wish or use one provided by the school. Please make your choice clear on the application form.

Preparing For Your Music Scholarship Audition (11+ and 13+) The audition will include tests in Sight Reading (instrumental and vocal) and Aural Tests. These will be of approximately Grade 4/5 standard for 11+ and Grade 6/7 standard for 13+.

When deciding which piece(s) to play, please bear the following in mind: Length – be aware of the maximum length your piece(s) should be.

If playing more than one piece, consider the need for a balanced programme that shows you at your best.

Difficulty – choose pieces that you can play comfortably and musically.

A performance of a more modest piece that is absolutely accurate and full of musical interest and detail will impress us far more than a difficult piece played less convincingly.

Accompaniment – if your piece has a piano part, remember to bring it with you and let us know if you would like us to provide you with an accompanist.

Be prepared to tell us something about your chosen pieces – any interesting features and perhaps a little general information about the composer.

Singing – we would like to hear you sing – a Christmas song or a folk song that you may have learned with your school choir would be fine. Bring the piano accompaniment if it has one.

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Music Scholarship Audition for 11+ (Year 7) and 13+ (Year 9)

Application form

Please complete this form in BLOCK CAPITALS. Please return this form by Friday 18 November 2016, 12 noon.

Details of Applicant Candidate’s full name

Date of Birth

Scholarship applied for:

Day

Month

Year

11+

13+

Tel. No: home Musical Experience Main instrument

Second instrument

Most recent examination result in this instrument:

Most recent examination result in this instrument:

Year

Year

Grade

Grade

Mark

Mark

Board

Board

Number of years this instrument has been studied

Number of years this instrument has been studied

Experience of choirs and choral singing

Experience of orchestral and ensemble playing

Do you require the school to provide an accompanist?

Please attach the following with your application:

Yes

No

A musical reference (to download the reference form, please visit www.putneyhigh.gdst.net/418/fees-bursaries-and-scholarships/ music-scholarships)

Please note we are only able to consider applications that are accompanied by all of the requested information.

I wish my daughter to be auditioned for a Music Scholarship at Putney High School. I understand that if she is successful, she will undertake to participate fully in musical activities at the school. I understand that any award offered must be accepted by the same date for acceptance of a place at Putney High School.

Signed

(Parent/Guardian)

Date

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Sports Scholarships for 11+ and 13+ Key dates – 11+ (Year 7) Deadline for applications Assessment

Friday 18 November 2016, 12 noon Wednesday 11 January 2017 (in the afternoon following the 11+ examination in the morning)

Key dates – 13+ (Year 9) Deadline for applications Friday 18 November 2016, 12 noon Assessment Wednesday 11 January 2017 (morning) Sports Scholarships are available at 11+ (Year 7 entry) and 13+ (Year 9 entry).

Candidates must also satisfy the Putney High School academic entry requirements.

Any girl accepting a scholarship will be expected to participate fully in the sporting life of the school and represent it in her chosen sport throughout her time here. Our sports scholars are positive role models, worthy sports performers and possess leadership qualities which can be developed to use within school.

A scholarship might be awarded in the following sports (candidates are welcome to apply as both an all-rounder and for a specific sport): • All-rounder • Athletics • Cross-Country • Gymnastics • Lacrosse • Netball • Tennis Candidates must represent a club, region, county or country or have a recognised ranking in their sport.

Applying for a Sports Scholarship

Assessment Day

Alongside the application form, please submit a sports portfolio to include:

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to:

• Personal statement outlining why your daughter should be considered • Details of sporting achievements and training schedules • Reference from sports coach. To download the reference form, please visit www.putneyhigh.gdst.net/525/fees-bursaries-andscholarships/sport-scholarships Please note we are only able to consider applications which are accompanied by a reference • A sports reference from her current Headteacher We regret that we cannot consider any applications that are not accompanied by a complete portfolio. All complete portfolios must be received by Friday 18 November 2016, 12 noon.

• Participate in team building exercises.

• Demonstrate a good level of fitness and ability in a range of activities. These will include activities where basic skills will be assessed, such as racket skills, ball skills, as well as some simple gymnastics movements. These activities will be carried out in the Sports Hall or on the Netball Courts.

• Bring along copies of sports certificates and medals won for sporting endeavours to show during a friendly, informal interview with a member of the PE Department.

• Those applying for a gymnastics scholarship should be prepared to perform a routine of no longer than 1.5 minutes.

Mrs Emma Fraser, Director of Sport BA (Brighton) Physical Education

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Sports Scholarship Assessment for 11+ (Year 7) and 13+ (Year 9)

Application form

Please complete this form in BLOCK CAPITALS. Please return this form by Friday 18 November 2016, 12 noon.

Details of Applicant Candidate’s full name

Date of Birth Day

Scholarship applied for: Month

Year

11+

13+

Tel. No: home Please tick one or more of the following Sports Scholarship applying for: All-rounder

Athletics

Cross-Country

Gymnastics

Lacrosse

Netball

Tennis

If you are applying for an all-rounder and an individual sport, please indicate the individual sport here: Athletics

Cross-Country

Gymnastics

Lacrosse

Netball

Tennis

Please provide detailed information about your daughter’s sporting activities both inside and outside school Sport

Club/team

Representative honours

Details of training

Please attach the following with your application:

Personal statement outlining why your daughter should be considered for a Sports Scholarship Details of sporting achievements and training schedules Reference from sports coach (available from www.putneyhigh.gdst.net/525/fees-bursaries-and-scholarships/sport-scholarships) – applications cannot be considered without this reference Sporting reference from Headteacher of current school (external applicants only)

Any other relevant sporting experience which you would like us to know

Applicants for a gymnastics scholarship should be prepared to perform a routine no longer than 1.5 minutes at the practical assessment.

I wish my daughter to be assessed for a Sports Scholarship at Putney High School. I understand that if she is successful, she will undertake to participate fully in Sport activities at the school. I understand that any award offered must be accepted by the same date for acceptance of a place at Putney High School.

Signed

(Parent/Guardian)

Date

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Putney’s excellent transport links

www.putneyhigh.gdst.net

Regular buses to Putney from: • Tottenham Court Road – 14 • Piccadilly Circus – 22 • Peckham – 37 • Clapham Junction – 337, 37 • Kingston – 85 • North Cheam and Wimbledon – 93 • Tolworth – 265 • Richmond – 337 • Stevenage Road/Fulham Football Club – 424 • Roehampton – 430

Senior School: T: 020 8788 4886 F: 020 8789 8068 E: putneyhigh@put.gdst.net Junior School: T: 020 8788 6523 F: 020 8780 3488 E: putneyhigh@put.gdst.net

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Disclaimer – This prospectus is for information only and does not form any part of any contract between parents and the GDST. This publication has necessarily been prepared well in advance of the entry of a pupil to the school and inevitably there may be subsequent alterations.

From Hammersmith

Regular South West trains run every 4-7 minutes in the morning from Waterloo to Putney Station with a journey time of 15 minutes. Trains connect to Windsor via Richmond, Chiswick and via Clapham Junction to the rest of Network South East.

East Putney tube station on the district line from Wimbledon and Earls Court is less than a 10 minute walk from the school.

Cycle routes to the school are accessible from Richmond, Wimbledon, Wandsworth, Fulham and Kingston.

For more journey information, please visit www.tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey/

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