SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS & THE ASPIRE PROGRAMME
BUILDING CURIOSITY, AMBITION AND GENEROSITY IN EVERY INDIVIDUAL
Sir William Perkins’s School has much to offer individuals who demonstrate outstanding talents and potential in their chosen field.
In our mission to develop, extend and nurture talent, a range of scholarships are available to exceptional students who will benefit from the experiences and opportunities our scholars’ programmes offer.
We believe in developing our students’ talent, supporting them to become curious, ambitious and generous individuals, ready to take on life when they leave us.
The school supports, develops and celebrates talent in the fields of Academic, Sport and Creative and Performing Arts from Year 7 onwards though our range of Scholarship programmes.
A PROGRAMME OF DEVELOPMENT TO NURTURE AND REWARD TALENT
Academic Scholarships are awarded following the successful outcome of an interview with either the Head or Academic Deputy and attract a variable level of remission from the academic tuition fees, along with the provision of a Scholars’ programme.
Art, Drama, Music and Sport scholarship awards are made on successful completion of the individual department assessment process and attract a variable level of fee remission.
Strong candidates who are not awarded a full Academic, Music, Art, Drama or Sport Scholarship may be invited to join our ‘Aspire’ programme. This gives students the opportunity to join Scholarship activities and take up opportunities such as peer mentoring and specialist trips in recognition of their ability and commitment to their chosen field. Whilst there is no fee remission for being on the Aspire programme, it is nevertheless a prestigious opportunity and one which will allow the students to develop their specialist interest and talent extensively.
All scholarship awards are held throughout a student’s school career, but may be subject to certain conditions required by the Department making the award. For example, studying the subject at A Level may be a requirement. This will be reviewed at any time in the light of their performance in the school and commitment to the Scholars’ programme. In exchange for the privilege and enhanced programme of learning and development, Scholars will be expected to apply themselves fully, making a positive contribution to school life.
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
ACADEMIC SCHOLARS’ PROGRAMME
Opportunities to attend and participate in Academic Ambition forums, lectures and workshops every term, which allow Scholars to learn about and discuss with their peers a range of current affairs from ‘Climate Denialism’ and ‘Controversial Art’ to ‘Online Exams’ and ‘AI in the Classroom’.
Specialist trips with fellow Academic Scholars, such as to the British Library.
‘Academic Scholars’ Tea’ with the Head at the end of each term; students will be invited to discuss their academic achievements and interests over tea and cakes.
One-to-one mentor meetings with the Head, Deputy Head or Academic Ambition Co-ordinator to discuss progress and celebrate successes.
Academic monitoring and summer report by the Academic Ambition Co-ordinator.
Opportunity to develop leadership, oracy and mentoring skills.
Fee remission from the value of academic tuition.
EXPECTATIONS
OF ACADEMIC SCHOLARS
Full commitment to the Academic Ambition Programme in agreement with the Academic
Ambition Coordinator.
Regular attendance and participation in Academic Ambition forums, lectures and trips.
Represent SWPS and fellow Scholars by presenting at the Scholars’ Showcase and other similar events.
Participate in co-curricular and supercurricular activities to complement academic studies.
Help compose content for the school newsletter.
Demonstrate an aspiration and commitment to meet their academic potential, and to show enthusiasm for their ambassadorial role as an Academic Scholar.
Participate in a termly review with their mentor to discuss academic progress, review participation in the programme, and celebrate successes.
ACADEMIC ASPIRE PROGRAMME
Whilst there is no fee remission for being on the Aspire programme, it is nevertheless a prestigious opportunity and one which will allow the students to develop their specialist interest and talent extensively. Where possible, many of the Scholarship programme benefits may be enjoyed, with the exception of fee remission.
ART SCHOLARSHIPS
ART SCHOLARS’ PROGRAMME
The chance to take part in Art workshops run by practising artists from within the Department and from outside of school.
Regular showcasing of their artwork through displays, exhibitions and our Art Department website www.artdesignswps.org.uk .
Masterclasses in areas such as printmaking, darkroom photography, animation and digital imaging.
The opportunity to be involved with the design and painting of sets and props for major school drama productions.
The opportunity to develop leadership, oracy and mentoring skills.
Fee remission from the value of academic tuition.
Representing SWPS and the Art & Design Department by creating and displaying their artwork at school events.
Working as part of a team on the design and painting of sets and props for major school drama productions.
Attending workshops, trips and masterclasses.
Demonstrating an aspiration and commitment to meeting their artistic potential, and to show enthusiasm for their ambassadorial role as an Art & Design Scholar.
ART ASPIRE PROGRAMME
EXPECTATIONS OF ART SCHOLARS
Engagement with Art and Design cocurricular activities.
Putting together images, thoughts and ideas, in the form of artwork, writing, photographs and/or films, for the Art Department website.
Whilst there is no fee remission for being on the Aspire programme, it is nevertheless a prestigious opportunity and one which will allow the students to develop their artistic interest and talent extensively. Where possible, many of the Scholarship programme benefits may be enjoyed, with the exception of fee remission.
DRAMA SCHOLARSHIPS
DRAMA SCHOLARS’ PROGRAMME
Opportunities to perform in a range of productions and showcase events –including a role in the Year 8-13 School Musical for Year 7 Drama Scholars.
Opportunities to attend, perform and participate in scholarship masterclasses/ workshops/lectures every term.
Attend specialist Theatre trips with all the Drama scholars from each year group.
Access to the ‘Drama Scholars’ Forum’ .
‘Scholars’ Teas’ each half term.
Buddy Scheme; Upper School peer support.
Guaranteed places on school trips and access to GCSE/A Level Theatre trips in Year 9 where appropriate.
One-to-one coaching for auditions to National Youth Theatre such as the external Drama programmes.
The opportunity to develop leadership, oracy and mentoring skills.
Fee remission from the value of academic tuition.
EXPECTATIONS OF DRAMA SCHOLARS
Full commitment to the Drama co-curricular
offering in agreement with the Head of Drama.
Compose items for the Drama department in the school newsletter.
Take a leading role in public speaking at assemblies, services and other events. Represent SWPS and the department by performing showcase material at school events.
Attend workshops, trips or masterclasses once a term.
Participate in the Buddy Scheme; meet with upper school mentor once every half term. Be an active member of the ‘Drama Scholars’ Forum’.
Demonstrate an aspiration and commitment to meet their dramatic potential, and to show enthusiasm for their ambassadorial role as a Drama Scholar.
Participate in a termly review with a member of staff from the Drama department.
DRAMA ASPIRE PROGRAMME
Whilst there is no fee remission for being on the Aspire programme, it is nevertheless a prestigious opportunity and one which will allow the students to develop their Dramatic interest and talent extensively. Where possible, some of the Scholarship programme benefits may be enjoyed, with the exception of fee remission.
MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS
MUSIC SCHOLARS’ PROGRAMME
Opportunities to perform as a soloist at termly Scholars’ Concerts.
Opportunities to attend, perform and participate in scholarship masterclasses/ workshops/lectures every term with a specialist tutor.
Access to weekly co-curricular ensembles with specialist tutors.
Buddy Scheme; upper school peer musician support.
Guaranteed places on school trips.
The opportunity to develop leadership, oracy and mentoring skills.
Fee remission from the value of academic tuition.
EXPECTATIONS OF MUSIC SCHOLARS
Perform at termly Scholars’ Recitals. Full commitment to the Music co-curricular offering in agreement with the Director of Music.
Represent SWPS and the department through solo performance at Open Mornings.
Represent SWPS and the department at significant school events either as a soloist or part of a group.
Attend workshops or masterclasses.
Participate in the Buddy Scheme; meet with Upper School mentor once every half term.
Demonstrate an aspiration and commitment to meet their musical potential, and to show musical enthusiasm for their ambassadorial role as a Music Scholar.
Participate in a termly review with a staff mentor.
MUSIC ASPIRE PROGRAMME
Whilst there is no fee remission for being on the Aspire programme, it is nevertheless a prestigious opportunity and one which will allow the students to develop their specialist interest and talent extensively. Where possible, some of the Scholarship programme benefits may be enjoyed, with the exception of fee remission.
SPORT SCHOLARSHIPS
SPORT SCHOLARS’ PROGRAMME
One-to-one mentor meeting every half term with the Head of Sport Scholarship Programme.
Scholarship Talks every half term on subjects such as ‘Nutrition’, ‘Being a female athlete’ and ‘Mindset and dealing with performance pressure’.
Access to weekly Strength and Conditioning sessions.
Buddy Scheme; Upper school peer athlete support.
Flexibility given for sporting representation beyond school.
Provision for school representation across a wide range of sports throughout the year.
Opportunity to attend Lower School Sports Tour.
Specialist and former international coaching.
Develop leadership skills as captain, coach or official.
Fee remission from the value of academic tuition.
EXPECTATIONS OF SPORT SCHOLARS
Represent SWPS in their main sport and show willingness to develop skills in a wide
range of sports.
Represent SWPS every term, with the exception of main sport clashes of County level or equivalent.
Attend all Sport Scholarship Talks and mentor meetings.
Communicate any inability to participate in sport and providing a plan to return to sport.
Participate in the Buddy Scheme; meet with an Upper School mentor once every half term.
Contribute to the SWPS Sports Community, for example, Open Mornings and SWPS Showcase.
Demonstrate an aspiration and commitment to meet their sporting potential.
Show sporting talent alongside positivity, coachability, capacity for growth and prospective leadership potential.
SPORT ASPIRE PROGRAMME
Whilst there is no fee remission for being on the Aspire programme, it is nevertheless a prestigious opportunity and one which will allow the students to develop their specialist interest and talent extensively. Where possible, some of the Scholarship programme benefits may be enjoyed, with the exception of fee remission, mentor meetings and Strength and Conditioning training.
