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FOR MORE INFORMATION Dr Rebecca Stone, Deputy Head Academic deputyacademic@sherbornegirls.group Joanna Jackson, Head of Admissions joanna.jackson@sherborneschools.group Admissions admissions@sherbornegirls.group Tel: 01935 818224
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Sherborne Girls Scholarships 13+ Sherborne Girls is a school where each pupil is celebrated for their unique merits, strengths and talents. Our dedicated, professional staff ensure that every pupil under our care flourishes in all areas of school. With exceptional academic, pastoral and co-curricular provision, from the moment a pupil joins us, they are encouraged to explore new subjects, think freely, broaden their horizons, step outside of their comfort zone and immerse themselves in clubs, societies and activities, music and sports to foster proactive global citizenship.
We welcome Scholarship applications from any pupil who possesses a passion for learning, a desire to challenge and be challenged, a keenness to share knowledge as well as develop their own, and who are unafraid of expressing their individuality, standing for their beliefs, while appreciating the importance of humility, listening and reflection.
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“I am very proud of being a Scholar and I aim to fulfil everything it encompasses - to excel and progress in my academics, to gain skills for my future career, to broaden my perspective on life and the world around me, to gain an interest in different topics and to practise the SG values of curiosity, adaptability, compassion, courage and spirituality.” MIRABELLE, ACADEMIC SCHOLAR
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A Sherborne Girls Academic Scholar Every pupil at Sherborne Girls is provided with an engaging, enriching and academically rigorous programme that stretches and challenges views and perceptions. Our Academic Scholars are those within each year group who show exceptional academic ability, strength and talent in a particular discipline; who have a natural love of learning, an inquisitive mind and a genuine desire to develop their intellectual breadth and a commitment to the pursuit of this. As academic leaders within the School, our Academic Scholars are expected to read widely, cerebrate and show intellectual curiosity. As Scholars they share their passions and interests with the wider community, inspiring others to develop their own aspiration. They lead in creating academic opportunities for others as well as themselves and spend time reflecting upon what they have learnt, where they want their learning to take them and what they need to do to achieve this.
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Our Commitment to you as an Academic Scholar:
As an Academic Scholar, we will provide you with a range of exciting, challenging and thought-provoking opportunities that will require you to question your views and opinions whilst deepening your knowledge base and understanding of various topics, including some you might not be naturally drawn to. Metacognition will drive many of the experiences you have as an Academic Scholar, where complex analytical and presentation skills will be explored, and confidence-building sessions embedded.
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“Being an Academic Scholar has enabled me to explore interesting topics through lectures and debates. I have enjoyed the Scholars’ Sessions and the opportunity to work with new people and challenge myself, knowing that I am supported academically.” EVIE, ACADEMIC SCHOLAR
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Academic Scholars at Sherborne Girls Will: • Be overseen by the Assistant
• Be expected to enter internal
Head Academic Enrichment
and external academic
and Aspiration.
competitions, debates and Olympiads for which you will
• Have weekly Scholars’ Sessions with the Assistant Head
receive individual support and advice.
(Academic Enrichment and Aspiration) during the Fifth
• Be required to present on a
Form (L5/Year 9-U5/Year 11).
piece of independent-led research (supervised by a
• Have at least thrice termly
member of SLT or an Assistant
lunchtime or evening
Head) to a group of pupils and
enrichment sessions which
staff. The piece of research will
might be discussions, debates
usually be undertaken during
or presentations, which will
the summer holiday of the M5
stimulate and encourage
(Year 10) and presented early in
academic enquiry, thinking,
the Michaelmas term of the U5.
collaboration, questioning skills and provide the opportunity to
• Join other Academic Scholars
be inspired. Sessions are led by
on an ‘away day’ each
visiting speakers, staff and
academic year where you will
pupils.
be exposed to a range of stimulus materials to undertake
• Work with younger Scholars in Aldhelmsted West, providing
a specific piece of scholarly research.
academic mentoring. • Scholarship awards carry a • Receive training in public
maximum of 10% remission of
speaking, building resilience
the day or boarding fee (as
and adaptability, interview and
applicable), excluding extras
presentation skills so that you
and VAT.
can talk with confidence and authenticity about your love of learning and intellectual enquiry.
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“To me, being an Academic Scholar has allowed me to not only dream about my goals but also to achieve them.” ALLEGRA ACADEMIC SCHOLAR
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Becoming an Academic Scholar at Sherborne Girls We would be delighted to hear from you if you feel you demonstrate the qualities that we are looking for: excellent academic standards, a love of learning, an inquisitive mind, a willingness to listen as well as speak, and resilience. All Applicants will sit Quest online entrance assessments. These tests provide a comprehensive profile of the pupil’s underlying academic ability. Quest assessments are sat in Year 6. Scholarship Applicants, you will be invited to Sherborne Girls in Year 8 for a Scholarship Assessment that will be exciting, rewarding, challenging and purposeful as well as fun. During the Scholarship Assessment applicants will engage with several tasks that will explore your mental dexterity, ability to communicate and work both individually and as part of a team. Tasks will include: MATHS, ENGLISH, SCIENCE PAPERS
Beyond the subject papers, you will not be required or expected to do any additional preparation for the Scholarship Assessment as all materials needed will be provided to you on the day. Any tasks requiring preparation will have sufficient time built into them. In line with our commitment to celebrating all areas of academic scholarship, topics in the General Paper will be sufficiently broad to provide opportunity for all. All Awards are subject to review by the School and whilst the expectation is that the recipient retains this throughout her time at Sherborne Girls, her performance and conduct will be reassessed at key points. If this should fall below the necessary standard and commitment required of Scholars, the School reserves the right to withdraw the pupil’s Scholarship status and associated benefits.
A GENERAL PAPER AN INTERVIEW GROUP TASKS
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Further Opportunities for Academic Enrichment
Sherborne Girls provides a full and varied co-curricular programme beyond the classroom, where curiosity thrives, critical thinking blossoms and intellectual boundaries are stretched. Alongside our dedicated Academic Scholars Groups, you will be encouraged to take advantage of opportunities to explore and dive deeper into the subjects you love including:
こんにちは ASTRONOMY learning about space and the universe; using our own observatory to study the Moon, Jupiter and Saturn.
GEOGRAPHY engaging in competitions, discussions on topical issues, decision-making tasks, and presenting on topics of interest.
oui SCIENCE developing curiosity, enquiry and practical skills.
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LANGUAGES developing linguistic puzzlesolving skills and exploring several languages through an exciting range of activities.
HISTORY OF ART preparing for public competitions including speaking, writing and filmmaking.
JAPANESE learning about culture and language through speaking, listening, reading and writing.
1+4 =? MATHEMATICS solving mathematical puzzles and taking part in Team Maths Challenges in preparation for inter-school competitions.
POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS exploring and discussing books chosen to enhance knowledge and awareness of politics and international relations.
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Bursaries In addition to any Scholarship Award, if further financial support is required, Academic Scholarship applicants are encouraged to apply for a means-tested bursary.
University Destinations Sherborne Girls sends pupils to some of the world’s most prestigious universities in the UK including Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London, Edinburgh, Newcastle and Durham. They go on to study a wide range of challenging and inspiring degrees ranging from Architecture, Classics and Linguistics to Mathematics, Medicine and Psychology. There is also increasing interest from pupils for overseas destinations, including in Europe and the United States, and competitive Degree Apprenticeships.
“What we are looking for in a Scholar is independence of thought, a willingness to take risks in their learning, a creative approach to problem-solving and an aspiration for excellence in their chosen discipline.” D R R EBECCA STONE, D E P U T Y H E A D A C A D E M I C
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