Life at Putney 2017

Life at Putney

Inspiring young minds

Welcome

Putney High School is one of the UK’s leading schools, a spirited, ambitious and innovative community in which pupils are stretched, challenged and supported inside the classroom and beyond.

Contents Welcome 01 Welcome to Putney High School 02 Our core values 04 Intellectual agility 14 Open minds 16 Creative minds 18 Active spirit 20 Talented minds 22 Junior School 24 Senior School 28 Sixth Form 32 World class destinations 34 Academic results 39 Leavers’ destinations 41 The secret of a Putney education 42 Connect 44 Scholarships & Bursaries 45 How to join us 46 Fees 48 Application form 49 Applying for a Music Scholarship 51 Applying for a Sports Scholarship 53 How to find us 55

Year 10 pupil and keen rower Darcey Boyle is campaigning to clean up the river bank after noticing pollution on her regular training sessions.

Darcey has already taken matters into her own hands, cleaning up some of the many abandoned plastic bottles and bags – and now wants others to join her.

She says: “At high tide, plastic bags get caught in tree branches so at low tide, up to 20 plastic bags can be seen hanging from the trees. If we want something to change, it’s up to us to act.

“The end goal is to stop the pollution at source, with bags and bottles placed in bins which are regularly emptied for recycling. But I also want to organise regular clean-ups to clear anything that has been dumped.”

We believe that pupils should leave Putney prepared to disrupt the world, empowered to challenge, take risks, adapt and to lead.

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“The teachers are genuinely interested in what they teach and want you to be as passionate about their subjects as they are.”

Year 7 pupil

Junior School Reception – Year 6 See more on page 24

Senior School Years 7 – 11 See more on page 28

Sixth Form Years 12 – 13 See more on page 32

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64%

of our A Level results were A* or A grade.

93%

of GCSE entries achieved A* or A grade.

70,000 of women are in the active GDST alumnae network.

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125 years of achievements Putney High School has been at the forefront of educating young women for more than a century.

As the school prepares to celebrate its 125th anniversary, it continues to reflect the pioneering spirit in which it was founded.

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Welcome to Putney High School

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

Putney High School has spirit; a spirit of intellectual agility and engagement which is at the heart of our ethos. We stretch, challenge and support inside the classroom and beyond, developing inspired learners who act on their curiosities and are spirited in their pursuit of knowledge.

What our students do have in common is an enthusiasm for learning, participation and a sense of the wider community. They grasp with both hands the many opportunities on offer, from a cappella, book clubs and coding to writers in residence, yoga and zoology.

Our teaching is designed to develop curiosity, creativity, confidence, critical thinking, independence of mind, enterprise and resilience – to develop the whole person.

Our pupils have a voice and we want them to understand that there are no limits to what is possible, that all doors are open to them, now and in the future.

We are a warm, vibrant community where students can have fun and take risks, secure in the knowledge they are in a supportive environment, where they will be looked after. Their wellbeing is paramount.

We often say that there is no such thing as a typical Putney girl; indeed the only thing that unites our pupils is their determination to be themselves and to think for themselves. We actively encourage every pupil to be herself, to find her own spark.

Please do come and meet us.

Mrs Suzie Longstaff Headmistress

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OUR CORE VALUES

We are inquisitive, intellectually curious and love learning.

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What makes the girls at Putney so exciting to teach is their intellectual curiosity. They never stop asking ‘Why?’ Mrs Bryony Gough, Director of Sixth Form

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Unlike at many schools, here everyone gets a chance.

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OUR CORE VALUES

We are ambitious, bold and unafraid of excellence.

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We always like anything which celebrates ideas and (Putney Ideas Exchange) is genuinely exploratory, open-minded and, to some extent, pupil-led.

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OUR CORE VALUES

We are innovative and genuinely open to new ideas.

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OUR CORE VALUES

We are a collaborative and democratic community.

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

ISI Report, Autumn 2015 For more information on our ISI Report, please visit www.putneyhigh.gdst.net/363/about-us/isi-report

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OUR CORE VALUES

We act with integrity, kindness and a sense of moral purpose.

OUR CORE VALUES

We are down to earth.

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Whenever we go shopping, we notice that too many items have unnecessary packaging. Our petition calls for fines for companies who do not behave responsibly.

We want to look after the environment, it’s important that young people take an interest and have their say.

Amani, Year 10

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A COMMUNITY THAT CELEBRATES

Intellectual agility 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.

Our pupils are determined to think for themselves. Through our curriculum they develop the skills required to conduct inquiry and to learn independently, and are encouraged to speak their mind; articulating their ideas and defending their perspective with a boldness and spirit.

At the same time we want to cultivate an open-mindedness and an openness to new ideas. Through our thinking skills lessons and Curriculum Plus programme, students are encouraged to evaluate a range of viewpoints and approach new information critically.

Whilst we want them to speak their minds, our pupils are also prepared to change their mind, to enjoy having their beliefs challenged and to thrive in the cut and thrust of academic debate.

We believe that pupils should leave Putney prepared to disrupt the world, empowered to challenge, take risks, adapt and to lead.

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Amongst the innovative techniques we use to encourage this intellectual agility are our Harkness Table discussions.

Pupils debate around the table using a method which promotes pupil-led conversations. Classmates learn by discussing their thoughts and ideas rather than just taking notes.

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A COMMUNITY THAT FOSTERS

Open minds Our pastoral system underpins every aspect of life. It focuses on knowing the needs of the individual.

By supporting every girl, promoting self confidence in a happy and warm environment, we strive to ensure each pupil will flourish. The wellbeing of our community and the pursuit of academic excellence go hand in hand.

As leaders in character education, we use our expertise to ensure pupils not only receive the best possible care, but learn to open their minds to the world around them and develop an independence of mind. It is this which allows them to thrive academically.

You get a deep sense that this is a school which is ambitious yet kind.

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A real sense of friendliness, looking out for each other and kindness is palpable.

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PIE, PIE+ and PIE2

Community

Careers Careers guidance and advice is introduced during Year 7.

Guidance is overseen by the Head of Careers, who sees all pupils for individual sessions. Pupils have opportunities to consider their options via PSHE lessons, external speakers, Q&A sessions with employers, talks from alumnae and work experience, which is compulsory in Year 11 and strongly encouraged in Year 12.

Careers fairs and focus evenings help open the eyes of our pupils to the vast options available to them.

Engaging with the wider community is a vital part of life at Putney. Activities range from volunteering in schools and hospitals to entertaining elderly residents and from fundraising to collaborating with other young people through partnerships with local schools. Our students both contribute and develop a sense of empathy and responsibility from the full role that they play in society.

Our pupils have a huge number of opportunities to engage with topics beyond the scope of the core curriculum. PIE is a programme of weekly lectures on topics from ecology to journalism.

These are open to all, and pupils are encouraged to question, discuss and debate the topics shared. The programme has expanded into a series of evening lectures (PIE+) where leading voices and thought leaders from the worlds of science, politics, business and education deliver lectures to Putney High School pupils as well as young people from the wider community. Once a year the school is involved in our PIE2 event; a celebration of wonder and knowledge through a series of seminars, small group lectures and sessions led by staff and pupils, all aimed at cultivating curiosity and stimulating a love of learning for its own sake.

Independent Thinking, PPE and Curriculum Plus Our curriculum enables pupils to grapple with big concepts and debate big ideas. In Year 7, an Independent Thinking course challenges pupils to reflect on the nature of knowledge and to understand how we know what we claim to know. In Year 10 pupils take an innovative PPE course which introduces subjects not covered in the core curriculum, and also provides training in the skills of debate. Our sixth formers take part in Curriculum Plus; a programme of critical thinking lessons designed to encourage an increasingly analytical and evaluative approach to learning, and to support preparation for university admissions tests.

Research in Teaching and Learning Putney High School is a centre for research in teaching. It is our belief that the character of our community shapes the character of the learning of our pupils. Pupils are also involved through our pupil voice initiatives, and we share our work with partner schools and the GDST.

Coaching

Peer Mediation Student Voice Integral to our ethos is that every pupil should meaningfully participate and collaborate in every aspect of their life at school. By encouraging debate and reflection outside the classroom, pupils will develop the confidence to express and challenge opinions in lessons.

We listen and respond to the needs of every pupil and a clear structure is in place to enable everyone to feed into the decisions made at school through, for example, School Council meetings, surveys, suggestion boxes and mentor meetings.

We encourage pupils to take on leadership roles and teach them valuable interpersonal skills, which they share with their peers.

The Peer Mediation programme enables students to strengthen their empathetic communication skills and learn how to support their peers through focused listening.

They have the opportunity to take on leadership roles, train younger students, and present about peer mediation to a wider audience.

Coaching is provided for pupils in a number of year groups to help them support each other effectively and develop skills in collaboration, questioning and problem solving. Through an active coaching programme, pupils and staff are able to foster transparent communication, a sense of community, leadership opportunities and positive wellbeing.

Academic challenges The Year 7 badge programme encourages independent learning and provides students with opportunities to stretch and challenge their thinking and organisational skills. Students are given access to 13 tasks (across different departments) that range from practical to logical to creative.

All are complex and designed to challenge. In Year 8, the Putney Bafta programme develops creativity and curiosity and encourages students to experiment with the different ways to present information and take risks in approaching open-ended tasks. In Year 9, all pupils take part in the essay competition, selecting a title from 10 varied choices. In Year 10 and beyond pupils are encouraged to enter external essay competitions, including those run by the GDST and by universities.

Digital Skills and Coding In addition to supporting our pupils in navigating the online world, we provide them with the skills and confidence to work effectively with new technology. Year 7 pupils undertake a practical, hands-on ICT course and projects are undertaken within subjects to embed the key skills which they will need to thrive in the digital age. In Year 9, pupils have Creative Computing lessons which introduce them to the art of coding with many pupils pursuing this further in Coding Club and through our ‘tech start up day’.

Houses Positive Group We are pioneering the ‘Positive Schools Programme’ in classrooms to promote positive wellbeing, emotional literacy and resilience.

The ‘Positive’ curriculum is delivered to all year groups in PSHE lessons.

It works hand in hand with mindfulness, coaching and peer mediation to help pupils focus on finding positive solutions.

Through our House System, we create a vertical pastoral system that encourages teamwork, healthy competition and an awareness of others. There are many opportunities for leadership, lots of fun and positive engagement with our community. Putney has a strong sense of giving and we not only collect for numerous charities but encourage volunteering and understanding.

Diversity As part of growing up, all young people will spend time exploring their identity and developing a sense of who they are. At Putney, we celebrate the differences between all those in our community and are keen to develop confidence in pupils to be whoever they want to be. Expertly trained pastoral staff are in place to support them through awareness, mentoring and clubs. Speakers from a variety of walks of life talk to and challenge opinions to encourage debate in a safe environment.

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Environment

Mindfulness Mindfulness sessions are offered to both pupils and staff, with an increasing number of pupils benefiting from paying attention to the present moment, to their own thoughts and feelings, and to the world around them.

We aim to be an eco-friendly, environmentally-aware school, eager to reduce our carbon footprint and to protect the natural world. Our ethos of eco-awareness encourages an environmentally-active community. Eco captains lead the school in raising awareness and setting up volunteering opportunities or action days.

As important to the school as academic excellence is the wellbeing of its community.

Putney High School is a digitally forward-thinking school, so we ensure that pupils are aware of how to use technology sensibly and safely. Our Digital Leaders – pupils with a real love of technology – help to shape how it is used in and outside the classroom. Digital Citizenship is embedded into the PSHE curriculum and teaches how to thrive in the online world. We offer information and advice on trends like fake news. Digital awareness workshops are offered annually, and cover topics such as digital footprint, bullying, sexting, identity and self-esteem.

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A COMMUNITY THAT STIMULATES

Creative minds Creativity is at the core of our approach, inside the classroom and beyond. We want to encourage independent thinkers, unafraid to try new ideas.

From writer- and orchestra-in-residence schemes to talks from leading thinkers as part of our PIE+ lecture series, our students are exposed to opportunities which will enthuse and inspire.

We want all members of our community to be curious, collaborative and open to new ideas.

Creativity is not restricted to the art, design technology or drama studios – coding, for example, is its perfect platform as we aim to develop agile thinkers, capable of complex problem solving.

But of course it is within the performing and creative arts that creativity takes centre stage.

Exceptional music, led inspirationally and with great success and financial investment.

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Art In keeping with our ethos, pupils are encouraged to develop their own style, supported by passionate staff, themselves often practising artists. 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.

Sixth formers can join a weekly life drawing class.

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 join regional and national ensembles and study at the conservatoires. All girls in Years 7 – 9 compose music using latest software programs and technology and there is a composition club.

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 deliver workshops and there are many theatre trips. LAMDA lessons are taught by professionally trained teachers and directors.

Design Technology We encourage girls to take risks and solve problems innovatively. Co-curricular activities include Young Engineers and the CanSat satellite design competition. Pupils attend the Smallpeice Trust engineering courses and in Year 11, they can apply for the prestigious Arkwright Scholarship which they do with considerable success – 14 students have been named Arkwright scholars in the past nine years. In Textiles, there is an emphasis on creativity and technical excellence. Professionals from a range of prestigious brands advise and set design briefs to provide some context of how the skills learned form the basis of a multi-million dollar global industry.

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A COMMUNITY THAT CHAMPIONS

Active spirit 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.

From Athletics, 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, our own boathouse, the Dover House Road sports ground, Barn Elms and Wimbledon Athletics Track, a short distance away. #Thisgirlcan is very much part of our ethos.

85% of (Year 7) pupils represent the school in something that involves moving.

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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 curriculum from Year 9 upwards and as a hugely popular club activity from Year 7. Students row at some of the biggest events in the rowing calendar, including the National Schools’ Regatta, Women’s Henley and The Head of the Charles in Boston.

Sport for life From Acrobatics to Golf to Pilates, there really is something for everyone.

We want girls to enjoy leading active lives.

Sport for all More than 100 girls perform in our annual Dance show.

There’s no audition, just an opportunity for everyone to get involved. It’s part of our sport for all ethos, with a vast range of clubs and teams available.

Outstanding opportunity Dozens of clubs provide high quality coaching, enabling pupils to enjoy, and excel at, a range of sports on the national or international stage.

I am in the ‘E’ team and I usually play at least one match a week against another school.

Year 7 pupil

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A COMMUNITY THAT NURTURES

Talented minds We want pupils to develop a love of learning for its own sake and to pursue their curiosities with passion; stretched, challenged and supported by our staff. Ours is a culture of inspiration, innovation, energy and creativity in teaching, and this character shapes the learning of our pupils.

Our staff are experts in their fields – from those who share their thinking in academic journals or at conferences to those published authors, performers, artists, composers, playwrights or sports coaches who continue to perform at the very highest level.

At Putney High School, those who can... teach.

Much enthusiasm for the teachers and their teaching ‘style’.

“They discuss rather than teach so you want to join in,” we were told.

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The energy, enthusiasm and creativity that a Putney student brings to her learning is infectious.

Emma Burford, Director of Drama Resident writer for Assemblies.org and writer of YPFii, performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2016

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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.

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Miss Pippa Daverson, Head of Junior School B.Ed (Hons) Chichester

We are a vibrant and warm community in which each girl is at the very heart. From the moment she takes her first step into the school to the end of her Junior School journey in Year 6, we strive to provide her with an excellent education, one fit for the future.

Putney High School is built on a heritage of excellence yet we are much more than just academic success, important though that is. We know that a girl who is happy, feels valued and respected and is both self-aware and self-confident is more likely to do well. Each girl is known well as an individual and her unique personality, strengths and interests are nurtured and developed to the full.

We set high expectations and aim to instil an enthusiasm for knowledge, a positive and brave ‘can do’ attitude when embracing challenges and a genuine love of learning.

A culture of mutual respect, kindness and tolerance is underpinned by a strong sense of integrity. Dedicated staff work with parents and pupils to build positive, collaborative relationships, to ensure every girl flourishes within and beyond the classroom.

We provide a stimulating yet nurturing environment which encourages and embraces intellectual curiosity, creativity and innovation. Girls are encouraged to be independent, to think for themselves and have a voice. They are given opportunities to be collaborative, to explore, to dig deeper and take charge of their own learning.

Miss Pippa Daverson Head of Junior School

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A typical day in the Junior School

Arrive

Registration

Assembly

Mathematics

Arrive at school early for gymnastics training.

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

A friend 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.

The class splits into smaller groups for our Maths lesson so that we receive more individual attention.

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

Science

English

Break

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.

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

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

Singing

Lunch

Chess Club

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.

In the Senior School cafeteria.

So much choice – and three courses.

Preparing for competitions.

After School

French

Computing

Wellbeing

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

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

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

Including a mindfulness practice.

Beyond the classroom

Learning 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.

Let’s solve it Problem solving, games and real life investigations.

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:

Let’s program it Coding and programming a range of devices.

Let’s build it

Let’s discuss it 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.

Engineering and robotics, with the opportunity to design, make and build.

Let’s report it News and current affairs club with analysis and discussion of events that are shaping the world we live in.

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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. High quality inspirational teaching develops pupils’ mental agility.

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

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 continues, for French, Music and PE, with Swimming introduced. Links are made between subjects and girls are encouraged to broaden and deepen their experience through co-curricular activities.

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

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

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

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Key Stage 2 Years 3 – 6

Girls experience a wider range of subjects delivered by an increased number of specialist teachers. From Year 3 onwards, girls benefit from specialist Computing. From Year 4, Science is introduced while specialist Spanish and Mathematics are introduced in Year 5.

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. 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 to 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.

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 inclusive while still promoting excellence.

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 experiences including regular educational visits and residential trips.

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 runnerup 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.

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 include Art, Bilingual Club, Chess, Choir, Computing, Drama, Gardening, Gymnastics, Judo, Mandarin, Maths in Motion, Netball, Orchestra, Running and Street Dance.

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

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Mrs Heidi Armstrong, Deputy Head (Pastoral) BA Hons (Nottingham), German

The Senior School is a vibrant and spirited community where pupils are encouraged to have a voice in every aspect of school life. They are motivated by a relentless curiosity, and question and consider the ideas and concepts that they encounter, stimulated by teachers who are equally inspired by the debate.

part in musical and drama ensembles at all levels and to learn new skills. Putney pupils pick their own unique path, and the result is that on a typical day you may find pupils resting in a peaceful space, leading a music rehearsal or volunteering for a cause they are passionate about.

In all that they do they are supported by a highly qualified pastoral team, who help the girls to celebrate their individuality, reflect on who they are and what values are important to them. It is the pupils themselves who shape so much of the culture at Putney High School, and our objective is to provide them with the support that they need to do so with confidence.

Whilst there is a great sense of community at Putney High School, it is a community which celebrates a diverse range of individual talents. Pupils have the freedom to pursue their passions across a range of subjects. The incredible array of co-curricular activities enables them to delve deeper still or to explore topics well beyond the scope of the syllabus, for example through clubs such as coding and debating, as well as providing the opportunity to pick up new sports, take

Mrs Heidi Armstrong Deputy Head (Pastoral)

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A typical day in the Senior School

Arrive

Registration

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.

Geography

Creative Computing

Using the iPads we work in groups to make a video about adaptations of deciduous trees around the school as part of a project on the biodiversity of the site. A little more editing needed for homework.

We are using ‘swift playground’ to learn the code which is used to develop many of the apps on our iPads. Today we are using code to guide a character through a 3-D world using commands and functions.

Lunch

German

English

Break

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

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.

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

Head to the cafeteria for a snack.

Catch up with friends and take the chance to look over my English script one last time.

I’ve been learning German, Ancient Greek and Spanish. I wasn’t confident with languages before so I’ve been surprised by how much I enjoy these new subjects.

Year 7 pupil

House Drama Club

Registration Assembly

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.

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

It sounds amazing.

School Council

Classical Civilisation

End of school day but as I am my form’s rep at the School Council, I attend a meeting.

There are representatives from every year group and we get the chance to propose our ideas to Mrs Longstaff and the senior staff. Today we are discussing ways to make the school more environmentally friendly and planning an ‘eco-awareness day’.

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!

I’ve made good friends quickly, helped along by being in a class with girls from the same or nearby postcodes.

Year 7 pupil

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.

After the bell – enrichment clubs and societies

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 the analysis of diseases to specific support in meeting the requirements of an application to medical school, with many students going on to study Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine.

Debating Society & Debate Club Pupils take part in a range of debating-related games and activities to develop the skill and confidence required to speak in public. Year 7 and 8 students who wish to debate competitively sign up to be trained by sixth formers for The London Junior Debating League which provides a first taste of interschool competition.

From Year 9, students are eligible for the Debating Society to debate issues in the British Parliamentary format. This more formal style is employed by the majority of national competitions such as those run by Oxford and Cambridge as well as the constituent colleges of the University of London. The training helps students to develop a capacity for independent critical judgement, an awareness of current affairs, and the maturity to appreciate that a single issue can be viewed from a range of equally valid standpoints.

Codebreaking Club In small groups, students are challenged to crack ciphers, from simple Caesar shifts or pictorial substitutions to polyalphabetic ciphers using imaginary alphabets and some super-complex multi layered ciphers. Each year we enter teams into The Alan Turing Cryptography Competition (run by Manchester University) and The National Cipher Challenge (run by the University of Southampton).

Computing club Pupils in the lower years use the BBC Microbits, whilst older pupils undertake our fascinating High Altitude project and use programmable Raspberry Pi-based robots to see their programming skills come to life.

Reading Groups Each year group has 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 is encouraged. 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.

From A Cappella groups to animation club – there’s a huge variety to choose from. I’ve signed up to as many as I can.

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Senior School curriculum

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

Key Stage 3 Years 7 – 9

How is Science taught?

Science is combined in Year 7. In Year 8, our Natural Sciences tripos enables students to make connections between concepts in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, as well as developing the underpinning practical techniques and problem solving skills necessary for success at iGCSE. In Year 9, all students begin the iGCSE curriculum in all three separate sciences.

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

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.

What languages do girls learn?

At Key Stage 3 pupils learn a range of modern foreign languages including French, German, Mandarin and Spanish as well as Latin and Ancient Greek. They are able to specialise in the languages of their choice before going on to select at least one language at GCSE level. We also offer an innovative linguistics programme as part of the ‘thinking skills’ course and pupils have the opportunity to be introduced to languages including Russian and Arabic. We are proud that so many of our pupils continue with multiple languages to GCSE and beyond, equipping them with vital skills.

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 in their previous school. In Years 8 and 9, girls are set for Mathematics.

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

ISI Report, Autumn 2015

Impressive DT and Art. Textiles also big. School has all the mod cons and uses them with imagination and subtlety.

Key Stage 4 Years 10 – 11

Pupils in Years 10 and 11 study core subjects and are set for Mathematics. They have a free choice of four additional GCSE subjects which includes a choice of at least one Modern Foreign Language.

The Good Schools Guide

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

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

What provision do you have for bilingual pupils?

We have a programme for students who are speakers of French, German, Spanish or Mandarin. In Years 7, 8 and 9, bilingual pupils do not attend the normal lessons in the relevant language and instead receive tuition from a native speaker teacher. In Year 10 we arrange for tuition to continue so that a GCSE can be sat in the language one year early, at the end of Year 10.

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

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

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.

What sports do girls play in PE? Pupils 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 Years 7 and 8 there is a dedicated games afternoon.

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

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Sixth Form Years 12 – 13

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

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Mrs Bryony Gough, Director of Sixth Form BA (Sheffield), History & Politics

The ethos of our Sixth Form is epitomised by our intellectually confident and ambitious students.

Everything that we provide is designed to help them fulfil and exceed their potential.

Walking around the Sixth Form Centre, it is clear 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 while the Lounge offers the chance to read and relax in a space designed to emulate a junior common room.

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.

Life outside the classroom is as vibrant and stimulating as the lessons within.

The diversity of opportunity and the individual support offered to each student are not easily matched. Our Sixth Form is a spirited, ambitious and innovative place to be.

Our A Level teaching is designed around seminar style learning with students expected to lead conversation and debate with their teachers and peers.

The curriculum 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.

Mrs Bryony Gough Director of Sixth Form

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Sixth Form curriculum Exceptional teaching means that our sixth formers have an unrivalled thirst for learning and are academically curious and resilient. We pursue excellence with and on behalf of our students in whatever their chosen field might be.

Curriculum Plus

Core Curriculum

• In the first session, students take part in activities from Model United Nations to Young Enterprise to volunteering. All activities are led by the students themselves, and are designed to inspire greater confidence and engagement in the wider world.

We offer A Levels because they give students the chance to develop a real depth of knowledge in subjects about which they are passionate. Students typically study three or four A Levels.

There is a wide range of A Level options and a free choice of subjects, meaning that our curriculum offering can be truly personalised, giving the best possible platform for success.

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 provide students with a rich forum for debate.

In addition to the depth and rigour of A Levels, we offer: • The intellectually rewarding Extended Project Qualification, in which students 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. One of the first Sixth Forms to adopt the EPQ, we have a strong track record of securing excellent results.

• AS Levels in Mathematics, English Literature and Modern Foreign Languages.

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

Our Curriculum Plus programme is designed to develop the intellectual versatility that students will need to excel at the top universities in the world. It is built around two timetabled sessions each week:

• The second session intersperses an academically challenging lecture series with a taught critical thinking programme. The opportunity to debate, engage and read more widely broadens and deepens knowledge, developing key skills for the future.

Super Curricular Excellence

Societies such as Psychology Club, Medical Society, Model United Nations as well as the student-organised PIE+ lecture series are just some examples of the rich and varied super curricular offering designed to stretch, challenge and engage students intellectually.

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.

Students also benefit from outstanding extra-curricular opportunities in Art, Design, Drama, Music and Sport. Activities range from Chamber Choir, nationally successful lacrosse teams and Photography Club to the Sixth Form drama production, performances at the Edinburgh Fringe and the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.

The Sixth Form provide 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 for example.

Rarely a lunchtime goes by without rehearsals, performances or practices. This creates a vibrant, fun environment, above and beyond what happens in the classroom.

Study area, Sixth Form diner (open all day), internet cafe, outdoor balconies, huge sitting room, fitness room – few boarding schools offer more.

The Good Schools Guide

A Level Choices Art, Biology, Business Pre-U, Chemistry, Chinese (Mandarin) Pre-U, Classical Civilisation, Computing, Drama & Theatre, Economics, English Literature, French, Geography, German, 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.

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World class destinations

Given the academic achievement and intellectual ambition of our girls, it is no surprise that most go on to the best universities in the world.

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.

Our World Class Universities programme provides bespoke support to each and every student. Through our mentoring provision, our subject-based ‘Hot Topic Talk Shops’ and our extensive interview guidance and preparation, students are equipped with the tools to achieve their goals.

US Universities Our US Universities Coordinator supports 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. Individual strategies are created for each student, starting from Year 9.

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 and beyond. Our university provision is truly international, with students being successful in applying to Stanford, Colgate and McGill in recent years.

Our programme includes: • • • • •

Our programme has been created to ensure that every student finds the course and institution that best fits their personal 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.

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

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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

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A day in the life of a Sixth Former

Arrive Catch up with friends in the Lounge.

Registration

Biology

Extended Project Qualification

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!

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.

Free study period

Break

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 later 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.

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

Mandarin

Lunch

Registration

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

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

End of day

History

Assembly

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

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.

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 lunchtime ‘World of work presentation’ This is one of the regular careers or alumnae lunches; today we hear from a Facebook employee about her experiences in the fast-paced world of social media. Next week I am going to meet recent Putney alumnae who are now at Edinburgh University to hear them talk about their first year experiences.

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.

Year 12 student

Monday 4pm

Wednesday lunchtime Hot Topic Talkshops. These are sessions held every week across all subjects, meaning that I can really debate issues that I don’t necessarily study in lessons. The reading recommendations and the chance to discuss are 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.

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.

We are hoping for a good run in the national championships, before going on to compete abroad with the netball tour.

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

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 encourage pupils to devise small pieces as well as teaching dramatic techniques.

We are helping to choreograph a section of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ – it’s great to be trusted with leadership roles on such a big production. Previously, I performed in the Sixth Form production ‘Made in Dagenham’, which was a fun way of mixing with others in the Sixth Form Theatre Company.

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 match. My early start is repaid with a fun coach trip to an away match – and victory!

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92%

62%

of A Level results were A*-B, with 26% at A*.

of GCSE entries in 2017 achieved A* grade.

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100% All our girls take all three Sciences at GCSE.

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Academic results

Total

Spanish

Russian

Religious Studies

Portuguese

Physics

PE (Dual Award)

Physical Education (PE)

Music

Mathematics

Latin

History

Greek

German

Geography

French

English Literature

English

Drama

Design Technology Textiles

Design Technology RM

Computer Science

Classical Civilisation

Chinese Mandarin

Chemistry

Biology

Art

Arabic

GCSE 2017

A*

1 14 65 47 12 9 2 1 14 6 65 85 17 45 3 0 45 4 73 5 9 5 50 0 20 1 32 630

A

0 14 31 44 2 7 4 6 6 23 31 13 11 7 4 1 7 4 23 3 1 1 46 1 3 0 18 311

B

0 3 5 10 1 5 0 0 0 7 4 1 2 1 2 0 0 4 3 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 10 62

C

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 11

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 0 0

A* - C 1 31 101 101 15 21 6 7 20 36 101 100 31 53 10 1 53 13 100 8 10 6 100 1 23 1 64 1,014 Total 1 31 101 101 15 21 6 7 20 36 101 100 31 53 10 1 53 13 100 8 10 6 100 1 23 1 64 1,014

Pass rate: A* = 62.1%, A*-A = 92.8%, A*-B = 98.9%, A*-C = 100.0%

A*

Total

Theatre Studies

Spanish

Religious Studies

Psychology

Physics

Music

Mathematics

Latin

History of Art

History

Government & Politics

Geography

Further Mathematics

French

English Literature

Economics

Design Technology Textiles

Design Technology RM

Computer Science

Classical Civilisation

Chinese Mandarin

Chemistry

Business

Biology

Art

A Level 2017

2 6 0 1 2 0 0 3 0 3 10 0 3 3 3 5 1 1 12 2 1 1 5 4 1 69

A

1 4 1 5 0 1 1 5 1 7 10 7 3 3 8 8 1 0 17 1 1 4 2 3 6 100

B

4 4 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 3 10 2 0 4 3 9 1 1 12 0 3 6 0 4 2 75

C

0 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 15

D

0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 6

E

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

U

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

Passes 7 18 2 15 2 1 1 8 1 14 31 9 7 11 15 24 3 2 47 3 6 11 7 11 9 265 Entries 7 18 2 15 2 1 1 8 1 14 31 9 7 11 15 24 3 2 47 3 6 11 7 11 9 265

Pass rate: A* = 26.0%, A*-A = 63.8%, A*-B = 92.1%, A*-C = 97.7%, A*-D = 100.0%

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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!

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

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Leavers’ destinations 2017

University

Course

University

Course

Birmingham

Biological Sciences with professional placement Drama and English

Leeds

English and Philosophy International Relations Medicine

Bristol

Anthropology with Innovation Economics and Politics Geophysics with study abroad History Medicine Music Politics and International Relations Sociology

Liverpool

Music

London School of Economics

Economics

Loughborough University

Psychology with Criminology User-centred Design

Manchester

Materials Science and Engineering Neuroscience Politics and Modern History

Newcastle

Geography Marine Biology and Oceanography Medicine

Nottingham

Architecture Civil Engineering including an industrial year

Oxford

Biochemistry Classical Archaeology and Ancient History Law Music Physics

Saint Andrews

Mathematics and Spanish

Saxion University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands

International Human Resources

Surrey

Computer Science

Sussex

Psychology

University College London

Social Sciences

University of East Anglia

Politics and Economics

University of South Wales

Medical Sciences

Cardiff University

Geology Law

Central Saint Martins

Art Foundation

Durham

Accounting and Finance Archaeology Biological Sciences Chinese Studies (with year abroad) Economics English Literature and History Geography Modern Languages and Cultures (with year abroad) Natural Sciences Philosophy, Politics and Economics Theology and Religion

Edinburgh

Economics Economics and Economic History Electrical and Mechanical Engineering English Language and Literature English Literature Geography History and History of Art History of Art Politics Psychology Sociology and Politics Zoology

Elon, North Carolina, USA

Liberal Arts

University of Valencia, Spain

Dentistry

Exeter

English Geography History with study abroad Politics and International Relations Politics and International Relations

University of Westminster

Real Estate

University of Southern California, USA

Liberal Arts

Warwick

English Literature Hispanic Studies and Linguistics Liberal Arts Modern Languages

York

Politics with International Relations

Haverford College,USA

Liberal Arts

King’s College London

German and Spanish (with year abroad) Physiotherapy

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The secret of a Putney education

Anna von Preyss

Emma Andrews

Renata Passaris

Putney High School 2013 – 2015

Putney High School 2004 – 2016

Putney High School 2005 – 2017

Where are you now?

Reading Liberal Arts at Stanford University, California.

Where are you now?

Reading Natural Sciences at Pembroke College, University of Cambridge.

Where are you now?

I’ve just started a Foundation diploma in Art & Design at Central Saint Martins.

What made you choose a degree in Liberal Arts?

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.

What have you been up to since leaving Putney?

I was in the winning Cambridge Women’s Reserve boat, Blondie, in the 2017 Boat Race.

What are your fondest memories of Putney?

I will never forget my textiles lessons. I’m especially grateful that I had such wonderful teachers to guide me through this. They are inspirational.

How did Putney help you with your university applications?

Putney’s US Universities Coordinator gave invaluable guidance at every stage of my application, from college choices to essay feedback. She was always realistic yet completely supportive throughout.

Tell us more about your start at Stanford.

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.

What impact has Putney had on you?

It was at Putney that I first tried rowing.

Until then I had never been good at sport.

But the coaches made it fun. With them, my rowing career developed. The coaches never lost faith in me, even on those days when I didn’t believe in myself. That’s what made the difference.

In the Sixth Form I was training two to three times a day, six days a week, before and after school. That meant I had to wake up at 5.45am to be on the water by 6.15am during the week, and by 7.00am on Saturday; luckily, I lived close to the fantastic Putney High School boathouse! After finishing my A Levels, I headed to Poland where I won gold and silver at the Coupe de la Jeunesse event, where I was also GB Women’s captain.

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How did Putney help to inspire your interest in Art? Art lessons at Putney encouraged individuality. Putney’s openness inspired my work.

How did your art develop during your time at Putney?

Initially, art lessons focused on developing technical skills. As I got higher up in the school I was given more freedom and independence, which allowed my art to become more personal.

My last two years were probably when I developed most because A Levels allowed me to focus on subjects in which I had a real interest. Putney allowed me to choose three creative A Level subjects – Textiles, Art and Drama. It was this combination that positively affected my development in art.

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DT at Putney gave me a passion for improving products and systems; designing things and processes to benefit users. It was this desire that led me to an MA in Anthropology with Innovation at Bristol University as it combines my interest in people and how innovation can lead to social change.

Kirstie Downham, Putney High School 2010 – 2017

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Connect

GDST schools – Where girls can

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.

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’.

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

I have had a world-class education and partaken in life-changing trips. I have had the chance to be taught by passionate teachers and meet amazing people. I will always be grateful to the people who helped make this possible.

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

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Scholarships & Bursaries

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

For full details of our means-tested bursaries, please visit http://www.putneyhigh. gdst.net/416/fees-bursaries-and-scholarships/applying-for-a-bursary.

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

The following scholarships are available 11+ (Year 7 entry) Academic, Music and Sport 16+ (Sixth Form entry) Academic, Art, Design, Drama, Music and Sport Academic travel scholarships Modern Foreign Languages and Sciences academic travel scholarships are available for existing pupils at Putney High School, funded from a bequest: Elsa Maud Plant.

Rosie Thorogood, Year 11, is one of our most prolific composers and a keen performer on the viola, piano and as a singer. Her fanfare was selected to be performed by the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House. Rosie had a choral piece, Birdsong, premiered by the Putney High School Chamber Choir.

She says:

“There is a huge variety of musical opportunities at Putney. These have enabled me to further my love for composition and develop my skills as a performer. The talent in the Music Department is inspiring and it is wonderful to be involved in so many choral, orchestral and chamber ensembles.

Music means a huge amount to my everyday life, and music at Putney is central to this meaning.�

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How to join us

Registration

Admissions – Senior School

The first step is to register your daughter. Complete the application form and return it to the Registrar together with a cheque for a nonrefundable registration fee of £100 (or £150 for overseas applications).

The fee may also be made by bank transfer; details can be found on our application form.

11+ Entry*: All applications should be submitted when your daughter enters Year 6 together with a non-refundable registration fee of £100 (or £150 for overseas applications). The fee may be paid by cheque or bank transfer. The school’s bank transfer details can be found on the application form. For entry in September 2018, the closing date for all applications is Thursday 16 November 2017 by 4pm.

Admissions – Junior School

All candidates will be offered an interview on the afternoon of Thursday 7 December 2017. The entrance examination comprises of English and Mathematics papers and will take place on Wednesday 10 January 2018. All candidates are automatically considered for an Academic Scholarship. Please visit our website for details of the syllabus for 11+ entry.

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

Sixth Form Entry**: Places are offered following an interview with a member of the Sixth Form team. All offers are conditional on candidates achieving at least three (i)GCSEs at grade 8 or 9 (or A* in unreformed subjects), and at least three (i)GCSEs at grade 7 (or A in unreformed subjects).

Candidates must have achieved at least a grade 6 (or B) in English and Mathematics if these are not to be chosen for further study.

For subjects new to the Sixth Form, there are specific requirements which can be found in the A Level Choices handbook. For those students who wish to pursue more than three full A Level subjects including Further Mathematics, the entry requirements may be higher.

For admission in September 2018, assessments will take place on Wednesday 10 January 2018. The closing date for all applications is Wednesday 29 November 2017.

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

For admission in September 2018, assessments will take place on Thursday 18 January 2018. The closing date for all applications is Wednesday 29 November 2017.

For Sixth Form entry, please complete an application form and fill in the extra supplementary sheet (available from this link: www.putneyhigh.gdst.net/userfiles/putneyhigh/documents/ forms/SixthFormSupplementarySheet2018.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.

Occasional Vacancies in the Junior School From time to time, vacancies arise – 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 Wednesday 29 November 2017, assessments will be held as follows:

The deadline for Sixth Form applications is Friday 20 October 2017.

Interviews will take place in November and December 2017.

KS1 (5+ Year 1 and 6+ Year 2) entry – Wednesday 17 January 2018 KS2 (8+ Year 4, 9+ Year 5 and 10+ Year 6) entry – Friday 19 January 2018

Sixth Form Scholarships A number of Sixth Form scholarships are awarded in the following categories: Academic, Art, Drama, Design Technology, Music and Sport. To apply, candidates should complete an application form, together with the Sixth Form Supplementary Sheet and a Sixth Form scholarship form. All forms can be found on our website.

If there are no spaces available at the time of assessment, girls with the highest scores will be placed on a waiting list.

The deadline for Sixth Form scholarship applications is Friday 20 October 2017. The Scholarship examination day will be on Monday 13 November 2017.

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Putney is a school that genuinely wants the best for you and as a result, brings out the best in you.

Year 7 pupil

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

Occasional Vacancies in Senior School**: Vacancies occasionally become available in the Senior School.

Please contact the Registrar on 020 8788 4886 for more information prior to completing an application form.

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

Scholarships and Bursaries: If you wish to apply for a bursary (for 11+ and Sixth Form 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.

Returning your form

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.

# 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 the Registrar, Senior School.

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

** For applications for Sixth Form/Occasional Vacancies in the Senior School, please send application form marked for attention of the Registrar, Sixth Form/Occasional Vacancies.

For entry into the Sixth Form, 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.

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 paid by bank transfer (further details can be found on the application form).

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Fees

From September 2017, tuition fees are: Junior School: £5,017 per term Senior School: £6,064 per term

Payment of Fees

The usual way of paying fees is monthly on or before the due date through the direct debit system but parents can also pay in termly instalments.

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 £194.33 (Reception and Years 1 – 2) and £230 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.

Junior School – £197 per 10 x 30 minute individual lessons, £107 per 10 x 30 minute shared lessons (if these are requested and can be timetabled).

Senior School – £264 per 10 x 40 minute individual lessons, £140 per 10 x 40 minute shared lessons (if these are requested and can be timetabled).

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

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

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.

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.

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).

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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 2018 entry, Junior School applications must be submitted by Wednesday 29 November 2017. Senior School applications must be submitted by Thursday 16 November 2017, 4pm. Applications for Sixth Form Scholarships should be submitted by Friday 20 October 2017.

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+ 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+

YES/NO

Sports Scholarship at 11+

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

Checklist

How did you learn about Putney High School?

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+

Key dates – 11+ (Year 7)

Deadline for applications Auditions will take place on

Thursday 16 November 2017, 4pm Monday 11 December 2017

A number of 11+ Music scholarships are available. Candidates must also satisfy the Putney High School academic entry requirements at 11+. Anyone 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.

Preparing for your Music Scholarship Audition (11+)

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+.

How to apply

When deciding which piece(s) to play, please bear the following in mind: 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 skills. Girls who learn brass or double-reed instruments may well not yet have reached this level, but we look for potential and talent as well as ability and they should not be discouraged from applying.

We award a number of scholarships up to the value of 50%.

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.

A single round of auditions will be held on Monday 11 December 2017, with some selection taking 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.

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.

Audition requirements • Girls should prepare a programme of up to 10 minutes in length. This may either be presented solely on the first instrument, or the time may be split to allow performances on three instruments (including voice) • Sight-reading on the first instrument • Aural tests • All candidates are asked to sing a short song, either with or without accompaniment.

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.

Mr Angus Meryon, Director of Music BMus, ARCM (Royal College of Music)

There will be time for a short informal chat and questions at the end of the audition.

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

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Application form Music Scholarship Audition for 11+ (Year 7) Please complete this form in BLOCK CAPITALS. Please return this form by Thursday 16 November 2017, 4pm.

Details of Applicant Candidate’s full name

Date of Birth Day

Month

Year

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

Exam Board

Exam 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)

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Sports Scholarships for 11+

Key dates – 11+ (Year 7)

Deadline for applications Assessment

Thursday 16 November 2017, 4pm Wednesday 10 January 2018 (in the afternoon following the 11+ examination in the morning)

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: • Demonstrate a high level of skill, fitness and ability. Candidates will be assessed in a range of activities including fitness tests, ball-skills, game play and racket skills. 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.

• 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 Thursday 16 November 2017, 4pm.

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

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Application form Sports Scholarship Assessment for 11+ (Year 7) Please complete this form in BLOCK CAPITALS. Please return this form by Thursday 16 November 2017, 4pm.

Details of Applicant Candidate’s full name

Date of Birth Day

Month

Year

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 (template available from www.putneyhigh.gdst.net/525/fees-bursaries-and-scholarships/sportscholarships) – 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)

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Putney’s excellent transport links

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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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