Scholarships and Awards 2019

Scholarships and Awards For entry 2019

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Scholarships and Awards for 2019 Entry Sherborne Girls offers a number of scholarships, exhibitions and bursaries for girls entering the school at 11+, 13+ and 16+. Scholarships may be combined with bursarial support. Applications for Bursaries must be submitted at the same time.

Scholarships All Scholarship awards are made on merit with a maximum merit award of £3000. All awards are tenable throughout a girl’s time at Sherborne Girls and it is a condition of an award that a girl will complete her Sixth Form education at Sherborne Girls and will maintain a high standard of work and scholarship.

Scholarship entrance forms can be downloaded from the Sherborne Girls website www.sherborne.com. All candidates for the Scholarships must be registered.

For further details please contact Mrs Jenny Hinks, Registrar T. 01935 818224 E. registrar@sherborne.com

Dates for Sixth Form Scholarships 16+ Academic Scholarship Music Scholarship Art Scholarship Drama Scholarship Sport Scholarship

13 - 14 November 2018 13 - 14 November 2018 13 - 14 November 2018 13 - 14 November 2018 13 - 14 November 2018

Dates for Junior Scholarships 11+ 13+ 11+ Academic Scholarship 13+ Academic Scholarship Music Scholarship Art Scholarship Sport Scholarship Drama Scholarship All-rounder Award

7 December 2018 28 - 30 January 2019 28 - 30 January 2019 28 - 30 January 2019 28 - 30January 2019 28 - 30January 2019 Within the specialist assessments

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Bursaries Bursarial support may be available in cases of demonstrable need.

Bursaries may be awarded on the receipt of a means test form and are subject to regular review. Most Bursaries will be awarded in conjunction with Scholarships and Exhibitions. Families may write to the Bursar to be considered for bursarial support once the girls are registered.

Means-test forms will need to be submitted to the Bursar no later than the 31 October for Sixth Form entry and 11+ and 31 December for 13+ entry in any year for bursaries to start the following September. Full details are available from the Bursar.

Please contact the Bursar for any further information, T. 01935 818207 E. bursar@sherborne.com The Bursary Policy and the Means-test form are available from the website www.sherborne.com.

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Sixth Form Scholarships All candidates will usually be under 17 on 1 September in the year in which the examination is held and may be required to stay overnight during the assessments. Internal candidates may apply with the written support of the appropriate Head/s of Department.

Academic

Assessments will take place on 13-14 November 2018 Major Scholarship awards are a maximum of ÂŁ3000 per annum and minor ones at ÂŁ1500. Exhibitions are awarded at a lower monetary value. Means-tested Bursaries can raise considerably the effective amount of an award.

Candidates must offer papers in three subjects.

These need not be subjects they are planning to take at A Level or IB; they should be the subjects in which they are most likely to perform exceptionally well.

The papers will look for ability rather than knowledge and should not involve large quantities of revision.

External candidates will be interviewed by the Heads of Department for the subjects they have chosen. In addition, all candidates will be required to sit a general paper and will have a further interview with either the Headmistress or a Deputy Head.

Award holders will have the opportunity to participate in seminars and discussions, some of which are reserved for the most-able students. Scholars are encouraged to make the most of the opportunities provided by attending lectures given by visiting speakers and by participating in academic societies.

The provision for Academic Scholars is currently under review and we hope to provide a more extensive programme of events in the near future.

Award holders are expected to maintain a high academic standard and show leadership in the classroom.

Candidates entering for the Academic Scholarship may also enter for one of the Art, Drama, Music or Sports Scholarships.

Entrance forms must reach the School by 12 October

Art and Design Assessments will take place on 13-14 November 2018 Awards of up to £3000 per annum are awarded.

Means-tested Bursaries can raise considerably the effective amount of an award.

Candidates for the Art Scholarship should bring a portfolio of their recent work to the School so that they can be interviewed with their work. The portfolio may include anything that best represents their own interests and talents – sketch books, paintings and drawings, collages, prints and three-dimensional work (unframed work is preferable). Any large scale/3D work should be photographed. In addition to this, girls will be asked to produce a piece of work based on a set theme to show evidence of decision making.

Please note that the Art Scholarship can be given for Art or Design Technology (including Textiles).

Candidates interested in the latter will be interviewed by the Design and Technology staff. Design candidates should bring practical work where possible, photographs will be accepted as a substitute.

The Award holders are expected to be studying either Art or Design Technology as part of their Sixth Form course. They must be willing to participate fully in activities, attending workshops and events regularly. Award holders will have the opportunity to work with a number of specialist staff to develop and explore a variety of media. Workshops are held regularly and there is a comprehensive programme of visits which enhance the artistic life of the School.

There is an expectation that a Sixth Form Art Scholar will undertake the Arts Award Gold qualification. The award will make provision to support this with a sum allocated to allow for gallery visits and participation in workshops.

Candidates for the Art Scholarship may not enter for the Drama Music or Sport Scholarships.

Entrance forms must reach the School by 12 October

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Drama Assessments will take place on 13-14 November 2018 Awards of up to £3000 per annum are awarded.

Means-tested Bursaries can raise considerably the effective amount of an award.

Candidates for the Drama Scholarship will be expected to take part in both a group workshop where their creative directorial ideas and ability to communicate well with other girls in small independent groups will be assessed. They should also prepare a short section of a published script (lasting no longer than two minutes) which they will perform. Considerable importance will be placed on the candidate’s natural ability – their understanding of the character they are playing; the truthfulness of their interpretation for the monologue and their improvisational skills in the workshop.

Candidates will also be interviewed by a member of staff to discuss their understanding and interest in drama as a wider subject. They should be prepared to discuss any recent performances they have taken part in and any recent productions they have seen, either professional or amateur.

• organise events such as unplugged evenings • take every opportunity offered to visit the theatre in order to broaden the practical knowledge of drama.

Please note the Drama Scholarship can also be awarded for technical theatre or stage management.

Girls interested in applying for this would still need to take part in the group workshop but would substitute the solo performance for a discussion of their previous experience in technical theatre/stage management. If they feel a portfolio of evidence would support them in this, they would be welcome to bring one. Technical Award Holders would be expected to help with the lighting, sound or stage management for all the school productions each year, including some examination work.

There is an expectation that a Sixth Form Drama Scholar will undertake the Arts Award Gold qualification. The award will make provision to support this with a sum allocated to allow for theatre visits and participation in workshops.

Award holders will have the opportunity to audition for a number of productions each year as well as take Speech and Drama lessons as a solo, duo or group.

They will be expected to

Candidates for the Drama Scholarship may not enter for the Art Music or Sport Scholarships.

• be good ambassadors for Drama around the School

Entrance forms must reach the School by 12 October

• regularly audition for productions • direct or take a major role in House Drama • assist with the productions for younger girls (Years 7, and 9) • attend events to promote drama, such as the options evening

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Music Assessments will take place on 13-14 November 2018 Music holds a very special place in the tradition of excellence at Sherborne Girls. We allocate music awards, so as to encourage and enable as broad a range of prospective scholars as possible to experience the benefits and challenges of the joy of making music at Sherborne Girls. Scholarships offer fee remission of up to ÂŁ3000. Means-tested Bursaries can increase the effective amount of an award. Music Exhibitions are also offered to girls showing real potential. Both these awards cover the cost of music tuition for up to three lessons per week.

Candidates should be prepared to play two contrasting pieces on their first instrument and where they study one, one piece on their second instrument, and scales and arpeggios of appropriate standard on both. A member of staff will act as accompanist and candidates will be required to stay in School overnight so as to provide sufficient time for rehearsal before the audition. Considerable importance will be placed upon a candidate’s ability to prepare and perform a previously unseen piece of music (for which ample time will be given), and a comprehensive aural assessment will include a listening paper and standard rhythm and pitch tests.

All candidates are encouraged to offer singing in addition to their instrumental performances, and any original compositions will also be taken into account.

Candidates should have reached Grade 7 standard on their first instrument, and where appropriate, have demonstrated good potential on a second. Music candidates are strongly encouraged to book a preaudition with the Director of Music before entering for a Music scholarship.

Award holders will have the opportunity to perform regularly both as members of musical groups and as soloists. The School Calendar incorporates a regular programme of large-scale choral and orchestral concerts. A series of Celebrity Concerts brings a variety of artists to give master-classes and recitals.

Award holders are expected to practise regularly, participate in appropriate ensembles and attend rehearsals promptly. Girls living overseas are required to arrange their end-of-term travel arrangements to allow them to attend all final services and concerts.

(For more details see Appendix) Candidates for the Music Scholarship may not enter for the Art Drama or Sport Scholarships.

Entrance forms must reach the School by 12 October

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Sport Assessments will take place on 13-14 November 2018 Candidates for the Sports Scholarship will offer one or more sports, preferably having reached county standard or higher. Ideally the candidate’s expertise will be in the School’s major sports and will include a winter and a summer sport. Other sports played at Sherborne Girls will also be considered.

Sports Scholars at Sherborne Girls will have the opportunity to:

Within the assessment, candidates will be expected to undertake a battery of performance based fitness trials. Components of acceleration, agility, power, and game based aerobic/anaerobic endurance will be assessed. The candidates will also be required to demonstrate their technical skills and tactical knowledge of their chosen sports. Within the session they may also be asked to coach a number of junior players in their specialist sport.

• Benefit from general and specific strength & conditioning

Candidates are required to send a sports CV including all previous sporting achievements and qualifications and letters of reference from two former coaches. Candidates will be interviewed by both the Headmistress or a Deputy Head and the Director of Sport.

Successful candidates will be eligible for an award of up to a £3000 reduction of the current fees per annum. Means-tested Bursaries can raise considerably the effective amount of an award.

• Regularly play sport in both team and individual sporting competitions • Become members of the athlete development programme

• Receive a progressive stage appropriate technical and tactical development programme for their chosen sport(s) • Be mentored throughout the duration of their programme.

Award holders are expected to maintain a high standard of fitness, represent the school in various sporting competitions and House Matches, trial for representative sides and demonstrate the behaviours that would be expected of a higher performing athlete.

Candidates for the Sport Scholarship may not enter for the Drama Music or Art Scholarships.

Entrance forms must reach the School by 12 October

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Junior Scholarships All 13+ candidates will usually be under 14 on 1 September in the year in which the examination is held and will be required to stay overnight during the assessments. Internal candidates may apply with the written support of the appropriate Head of Department.

Academic

11+ Assessments will take place on 7 December 2018 13+ Assessments will take place between 28-30 January 2019 Major Scholarship awards are usually in the region of ÂŁ3000 per annum, with minor ones at ÂŁ1500 and Exhibitions at a lower value. Means-tested Bursaries can raise considerably the effective amount of an award.

Candidates will sit papers in English, Mathematics and Science. In addition they may request an interview to assess their ability in French. Candidates will be given the option to sit a paper in one additional subject of their choice in order to demonstrate particular areas of ability. There will be further interviews and assessments, where girls will be required to use their general knowledge and ability to research. No revision is required for the further assessments.

Award holders will have the opportunity to participate in seminars and discussions, some of which are reserved for the most able students. Scholars are expected to make the most of the opportunities provided by attending lectures given by visiting speakers and by participating in academic societies.

The provision for Academic Scholars is presently being reviewed and we aim to provide a more rigorous and extensive programme of events in the future. Award holders are expected to maintain a high academic standard and show leadership in the classroom.

Entrance forms for 11+ Scholarship must reach the School by 1 November 2018 Entrance forms for 13+ Scholarship must reach the School by 1 December 2018

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Art and Design Assessments will take place between 28-30 January 2019 Awards of up to ÂŁ3000 fees may be awarded per annum. Meanstested Bursaries can raise considerably the effective amount of an award.

Candidates for the Art Scholarship should bring a portfolio of their recent work to the School so that they can be interviewed with their work. A maximum of fifteen pieces should be selected and may include anything that best represents their own interests and talents – paintings and drawings, collages, prints and three-dimensional work (framing is not necessary). Any large scale/3D work should be photographed. Sketch books may also be added. In addition to this, girls will be asked to produce a piece of work from a given stimulus on the day.

Materials will be available in the department. Any project work on other artists may be useful but is by no means essential.

Please note that the Art Scholarship can be given for Art or Design Technology. Girls interested in the latter will be interviewed by the staff concerned, please notify the School in advance if candidates wish to offer Design Technology.

Candidates should bring design and practical work if possible.

However photographs could be a substitute for this if it is difficult to transport.

Award holders will have the opportunity to work with a number of specialist staff to develop and explore a variety of media.

Workshops are held regularly and there is a comprehensive programme of visits which enhance the artistic life of the School. The Award holders are expected to participate fully in activities, attending workshops and events regularly. An Art Scholarship is awarded on the understanding that the holder will study Art and/or Design Technology for GCSE.

Entrance forms must reach the School by 1 December

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Music Assessments will take place between 28-30 January 2019 Music holds a special place in the tradition of artistic and academic excellence at Sherborne Girls, and music scholarships offer exciting opportunities for girls to play a leading role in this vital aspect of the school’s life.

Scholarships offer fee remission of up to £3000 with minor awards of up to £1500. Means tested Bursaries can raise considerably the effective amount of an award. Music Exhibitions are also offered to girls showing real potential. Both these awards cover the cost of music tuition for up to three lessons per week.

Candidates should be prepared to play two contrasting pieces on their first instrument and one piece on their second instrument, and scales and arpeggios of appropriate standard on both. A member of staff will act as accompanist and candidates may be required to stay in School overnight so as to provide sufficient time for rehearsal before the audition. Considerable importance will be placed upon a candidate’s ability to prepare and perform a previously unseen piece of music (for which ample time will be given), and a comprehensive aural assessment will include a listening paper and standard rhythm and pitch tests. All candidates are encouraged to offer singing in addition to their instrumental performances, and any original compositions will also be taken into account.

Candidates aged 12 or 13 are usually expected to have reached the equivalent of Grade 5 on their first instrument. Candidates aged 11 should have reached Grade 4. Music candidates are strongly encouraged to book a pre-audition with the Director of Music at which time they will be advised about their suitability for a scholarship.

Award holders will have the opportunity to perform regularly both as members of musical groups and as soloists. The School Calendar incorporates a regular programme of orchestral concerts. Celebrity Concerts bring a variety of visiting artists to give master-classes and recitals. Award holders are expected to practise regularly, participate in appropriate ensembles and attend rehearsals promptly. Girls living overseas are required to arrange their end-of-term travel arrangements to allow them to attend all final services and concerts.

Music Scholars normally find it beneficial to study Music for GCSE. (For more details see Appendix).

Entrance forms must reach the School by 1 December

Additional Information for Music Scholars In addition to Piano and the usual full complement of orchestral instruments, tuition is offered on Baroque Recorder, Saxophone, Harp, Organ, Percussion and Guitar. A large number of girls also study solo singing. The Music Department also offers courses in the Alexander Technique.

Class Music Class Music is taught in the junior part of the School (Years 7, 8 and 9) leading up to GCSE. Music is offered as an option at GCSE, A level and IB. Co-Curricular Music Orchestras • Symphony Orchestra and Sinfonia – in conjunction with the other Sherborne schools • Chamber Orchestra Instrumental Groups • Recorder Consorts • Guitar Group • A variety of Woodwind and String Ensembles • Jazz Group

Choral Music • Senior Choir – responsible for singing services in School and Sherborne Abbey.

• Madrigal Society – performs regularly at many outside venues.

• The ‘West’ Choir (L4 and U4) and the Quintabile Choir (Year 9) • Joint Chapel Choir – with Sherborne School • Sherborne Choral Society – involves the Senior Choir, Sherborne School Chapel Choir and members of the community in annual performances of the major choral works.

• There is also the opportunity for senior pupils to become involved with Dorset Opera productions.

Specific Obligations for Music award holders • For those learning an orchestral instrument: - to audition for the Sherborne Schools’ joint orchestras and, if selected, attend rehearsals and concerts as required.

• For String players: - to play in the Chamber Orchestra, if selected and to attend rehearsals and concerts as required.

• To audition for the Quintabile Choir, the Senior Choir and the Madrigal Society, and if selected, attend rehearsals and concerts as required.

• To take music lessons at the School; to play in School concerts and, if selected, concerts outside the School.

• To sit practical examinations as appropriate.

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Sport Assessments will take place between 28-30 January 2019 Candidates for the Sports Scholarship will offer one or more sports, preferably having reached county standard or higher. The candidate’s sporting expertise should be in one of the School’s major sports. Other sports will also be considered in the application but may not be assessed on the day.

Within the assessment, candidates will be expected to undertake a battery of performance based fitness trials. Components of acceleration, agility, power, and game based aerobic/anaerobic endurance will be assessed. The candidates will also be required to demonstrate their technical skills and tactical knowledge of their chosen sports. Within the session they may also be asked to coach a number of junior players in their specialist sport.

Candidates are required to send a sports CV including all previous sporting achievements and qualifications and letters of reference from two former coaches. Candidates will be interviewed by both the Headmistress or a Deputy Head and the Director of Sport.

Successful candidates will be eligible for an award of up to a £3000 reduction of the current fees per annum. Means-tested Bursaries can raise considerably the effective amount of an award.

Sports Scholars at Sherborne Girls will have the opportunity to: • Regularly play sport in both team and individual sporting competitions • Become members of the athlete development programme • Benefit from general and specific strength & conditioning • Receive a progressive stage appropriate technical and tactical development programme for their chosen sport(s) • Be mentored throughout the duration of their programme.

Award holders are expected to maintain a high standard of fitness, represent the school in various sporting competitions and House Matches, trial for representative sides and demonstrate the behaviours that would be expected of a higher performing athlete.

Entrance forms must reach the School by 1 December

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Drama Assessments will take place between 28-30 January 2019 Awards of up to £3000 remission of the current fees may be awarded per annum. Means tested Bursaries can raise considerably the effective amount of an award. A Drama award may cover the cost of individual drama tuition for one Speech and Drama lesson per week.

Candidates for the Drama Scholarship will be expected to take part in both a group workshop where their creative directorial ideas and ability to communicate well with other girls in small independent groups will be assessed. They should also prepare a short section of a published script (lasting no longer than two minutes) which they will perform. Considerable importance will be placed on the candidate’s natural ability – their understanding of the character they are playing and the truthfulness of their interpretation for the monologue and their improvisational skills in the workshop.

Candidates will also be interviewed by a member of staff to discuss their understanding and interest in drama as a wider subject. They should be prepared to discuss any recent performances they have taken part in and any recent productions they have seen, either professional or amateur.

Please note the Drama Scholarship can also be awarded for technical theatre or stage management.

Girls interested in applying for this would still need to take part in the group workshop but would substitute the solo performance for a discussion of their previous experience in technical theatre/stage management. If they feel a portfolio of evidence would support them in this, they would be welcome to bring one. Technical Award Holders would be expected to help with the lighting, sound or stage management for all the school productions each year, including some examination work.

Award holders will have the opportunity to audition for a number of productions each year as well as take Speech and Drama lessons as a solo, duo or group.

They will be expected to be good ambassadors for Drama around the school taking an active part in House Drama and taking every opportunity offered to visit the theatre in order to broaden their practical knowledge of the subject. Drama scholars normally find it beneficial to opt for Drama as one of the Year 9 creative subjects and to study Drama at GCSE.

Entrance forms must reach the School by 1 December

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All-rounder Awards Assessments for an All-rounder Award will take place alongside the assessments for the individual scholarships in January 2019 At Sherborne we celebrate All-round Excellence. The All-rounder Award takes into account ability in two areas of co-curricular skill (art, drama, music and sport) as well as considering academic potential.

Where it is appropriate an All-rounder Award may cover the cost of individual tuition or training for one individual lesson per week.

Any scholarship candidate can be assessed in a maximum of two skills (art, drama, music and sport); by doing so they will automatically be considered for the All-rounder award as well as the individual scholarships. Candidates will not be awarded more than one scholarship unless the circumstances are exceptional.

All-rounder Awards of up to ÂŁ3000 per annum may be awarded. Means tested Bursaries can raise considerably the effective amount of an award.

Students will undertake the same assessment as the candidates for the individual scholarships and may need to attend on more than one day. We recognise that an ‘All-rounder’ may not have reached the same level of performance but recent experience has shown that there are some very talented All-rounder candidates who have difficulty in selecting a specialty at 13+.

It is important that evidence of academic ability is sufficiently high that the All-rounder Scholar will be able to cope with a busy co-curricular programme.

Entrance forms must reach the School by 1 December

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