ENTRANCE ASSESSMENT and SCHOLARSHIP PACK

GRADE 8 – 2021

Scholarship Applications close on 17 February 2020 General applications close on 24 February 2020

Please return this form to Michelle Nothnagel at Herschel together with:

A completed Application Form and proof of Application Fee. (You may have handed these in already) A copy of your daughter’s ID/ Birth Certificate, or Study Permit in case of non-SA citizens. (You may have handed these in already) Completed Page 1 (the next page) of this document (COMPULSORY for all applicants) The Financial Form as attached. (For Brendalyn Stempel and CV Starr Scholarships only) A copy of your daughter’s latest school report.

THE ASSESSMENT DAY PROGRAMME WILL BE SENT TO YOU ON RECEIPT OF THE COMPLETED FORMS.

I hereby confirm that my daughter,

will sit the Herschel Entrance Assessment on SATURDAY 29 FEBRUARY 2020.

SIGNED DATE

PLEASE NOTE: FAILURE TO HAND IN ALL DOCUMENTS WILL RESULT IN THE APPLICATION BEING DISREGARDED.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

GRADE 8 - 2021

APPLICANT (PUPIL) SURNAME:

APPLICANT (PUPIL) FIRST NAMES:

Are you applying for a scholarship for your daughter? YES NO

Do you require financial assistance in order to send your daughter to Herschel? YES NO Has your daughter applied for a Students for a Better Future scholarship? (It will NOT affect her chances of a receiving a Herschel scholarship) YES NO

SCHOLARSHIP(S) SELECTION

Please indicate with which scholarship(s) you are applying for

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS are awarded to the top achievers in the Entrance Assessment and are NOT applied for

HERSCHEL ALL-ROUND

SCHOLARSHIP

To be awarded to a pupil who has excelled in the sporting and/or cultural fields and has a good academic record. (The sport must be a recognized school sport)

BRENDALYN STEMPEL OLD HERSCHELIAN

SCHOLARSHIP

To be awarded to the daughter of an Old Herschelian who is not in a position to afford the full fees. Proof of financial need is necessary. Please complete the Financial Form on Pages 2-3.

• Mother’s maiden name:• Year she matriculated:

BRENDALYN STEMPEL ALL-ROUND

SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is available to a pupil who has strong academic and sporting ability and who shows an interest in cultural activities. Proof of financial need is necessary. Please complete the Financial Form on Pages 2-3.

CV STARR SCHOLARSHIPS

These will be awarded to pupils from disadvantaged groups who have achieved a high academic standard. Proof of financial need is necessary. Please complete the Financial Form on Pages 2-3.

MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

Musically talented pupils, intending to take Music as a Matriculation subject, with a minimum Grade 3 proficiency, are invited to apply for a Music Scholarship. A completed Music Scholarship Application Form must accompany this form (Pages 4-6) Applicants will be invited to attend the Music Auditions held on 2 & 3 March 2020.

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BRENDALYN STEMPEL AND CV STARR SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICANTS ONLY

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KINDLY COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS (A - D)

By signing below, you confirm that all the financial information provided on Pages 2 and 3 is true, accurate and complete:

PARENT / LEGAL GUARDIAN 1 PARENT / LEGAL GUARDIAN 2

FULL NAME: FULL NAME:

SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE:

DATE SIGNED: DATE SIGNED:

A. INCOME

PARENT/ LEGAL GUARDIAN 1 PARENT / LEGAL GUARDIAN 2

OCCUPATION

EMPLOYER

GROSS ANNUAL INCOME from:

Employment (Net salary including

allowances)

Investments

Other income

R …………………........................................

R …………………........................................

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TOTAL INCOME R R

B. STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT APPROXIMATE CURRENT VALUESFIXED PROPERTY: BOND OUTSTANDING ON:

Own residence: R …………………....................... Own residence: R ………………….......................

Other: R …………………....................... Other: R ………………….......................

Motor vehicles: R …………………....................... H.P./Lease outstanding: R ………………….......................

Investments: R …………………....................... Other borrowing/loans: R ………………….......................

Other major assets: R …………………....................... Other liabilities/creditors R ………………….......................

TOTAL ASSETS R TOTAL LIABILITIES R

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APPLICANTS ONLY

C. OTHER DEPENDENT CHILDREN:FULL NAME D.O.B EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION ANNUAL FEES

What financial assistance do you receive in respect of the children?

D. MONTHLY EXPENDITURE:

PARENT / LEGAL GUARDIAN 1 PARENT / LEGAL GUARDIAN 2 CHILDREN

RENT R R R

BOND REPAYMENTS R R R

CAR REPAYMENTS R R R

PETROL R R R

INSURANCE R R R

MUNICIPAL CHARGES R R R

CLOTHING ACCOUNTS R R R

OTHER ACCOUNTS R R R

REPAYMENT OF BANK LOANS / OVERDRAFT

R R R

REPAYMENT OF CREDIT CARD R R R

MEDICAL AID R R R

TELEPHONE: Landlines and cell phones

R R R

FOOD R R R

SUNDRIES R R R

OTHER R R R

TOTAL R R R

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APPLICANTS ONLY

MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP: GRADE 8 – 2021 General Information

VALUE

The scholarships are worth up to 70% of academic fees. Music scholarships also cover music tuition on up to two instruments / voice. The number of and length of

lessons, per week, paid for on each of the instruments, is determined by the core syllabus requirements.

ELIGIBILITY

• Candidates currently in Grade 7 wishing to enroll in Grade 8 – 2021 at Herschel, who have achieved a highstandard of performance on any recognised classical music instrument or voice, are eligible to apply for thescholarship.

• At the audition the level presented (on the principal instrument) should be a minimum of Grade 3 or higher.ABRSM, Trinity or UNISA levels are recognised benchmarks, though pieces do not have to come from thesesyllabi.

SELECTION

On the day before the practical audition, candidates will be required to write a theory assessment (the level of which

will not exceed Grade 3). They will also be required to play scales and arpeggios/technical exercises on their first

instrument (at the level of the pieces being presented), as well as do an aural test of a general musical nature.

Practical audition: The candidate will be required to play her chosen pieces for the selection panel at Herschel.

In addition she may be required to play a piece of sight-reading at the level of the pieces being presented.

Finally candidates will be required to answer questions of a general musical nature. The candidate must be

prepared to perform (on her principal instrument) up to three pieces, in contrasting styles, that reveal her

musicianship and technical ability. Candidates who play a second instrument (or who take voice as their second

instrument) should be prepared to perform their third piece on that instrument.

A timetable for both days will be communicated by the Music Department as soon as possible after the closing

dates for applications.

Candidates are expected to provide their own accompanist where the instrument/music requires this. Playingunaccompanied is generally not recommended.

Candidates are reminded to bring their own instruments with them on both days.

Copies of ALL the music to be performed must be submitted with the application form. No application form will be accepted

without these copies attached.

An important criterion in the selection of the scholars will be whether they have shown involvement andcommitment to the music programme at their current and/or previous schools, and whether they are likely tocontinue to contribute to the musical life at Herschel on a permanent basis during their years at the school.

OBLIGATIONS

The successful candidate(s) will be expected to take Music as a subject from Grade 8 to Grade 12 and will berequired to take an active part in the varied musical life at the school.

The successful candidates will benefit from the scholarship for the remainder of their schooling at Herschel upto Matriculation level, although the awards are reviewed annually and Herschel reserves the right to withdrawscholarship privileges from pupils at any time during their schooling if it is felt that their musical performanceor contribution is below that required.

Music Scholars will be required to have their instrumental tuition with a member of the Herschel full-time orinstrumental staff.

ENQUIRIES

The Director of Music, Ms Jocelyn Taylor, will be happy to provide further information or advice, and can be reached at Herschel Girls School on: Telephone: 021-670 7539 or email: jtaylor@herschel.org.co.za

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mailto:jtaylor@herschel.org.co.za

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MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

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MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM GRADE 8 – 2021

PLEASE NOTE:

THE CLOSING DATE FOR MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS IS 17 FEBRUARY 2020 AUDITIONS AND THEORY ASSESSMENTS WILL BE HELD ON 2 & 3 MARCH 2020

ALL GRADE 8 APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SIT THE ENTRANCE ASSESSMENT ON 29 FEBRUARY 2020

APPLICANT

FULL NAME

D.O.B.

CURRENT SCHOOL

PARENT / LEGAL GUARDIAN 1 PARENT / LEGAL GUARDIAN 2

FULL NAME

RELATIONSHIP TO APPLICANT

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

HOME TEL

WORK TEL

CELL PHONE

EMAIL ADDRESS

INSTRUMENTS OFFERED *It is not a prerequisite of the Music Scholarship that the applicant offers multiple instruments

INSTRUMENT 1 INSTRUMENT 2 / VOICE INSTRUMENT 3 / VOICE

INSTRUMENT

NUMBER OF YEARS STUDIED

MUSIC GRADE ATTAINED

CURRENT TEACHER

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CURRENT MUSIC TEACHER’S SIGNATURE: _______________________________________________

THEORY, AURAL and TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT 2 MARCH 2020

Candidates will be required to write a theory assessment, the level of which will not exceed Grade 3.

Candidates will also be required to play scales and arpeggios / technical exercises on their firstinstrument (at the level of the pieces being presented).

The aural component is of a general musical nature (i.e. not grade specific) Candidates are reminded to bring their own instruments with them. The time for these assessments will be communicated to all applicants by the Music Department.

REPERTOIRE AUDITION 3 MARCH 2020

Candidates are required to play for the selection panel at Herschel Girls School. Candidates must be prepared to perform (on the first instrument) up to three pieces, in contrasting

styles, that reveal her musicianship and technical ability. The minimum level required is Grade 3. Candidates who play a second instrument (or who take voice as their second instrument) should be

prepared to perform their third piece on that instrument. Candidates may be required to play a piece of sight-reading on their first instrument (at the level of the

pieces being presented).

Candidates will be required to answer questions of a general musical nature.

Candidates are expected to provide their own accompanists, where the instrument presented requiresthis.

Candidates are reminded to bring their instruments with them on both days.

PLEASE ENCLOSE WITH THIS APPLICATION FORM:

• 3 x Hard copies of all the music to be performed.• A copy of the most recent academic school report.

MUSIC THEORY, FURTHER INVOLVEMENT AND ACHIEVEMENTS

MUSIC THEORY LEVEL / GRADE ATTAINED

INVOLVEMENT IN ORCHESTRAS / CHOIRS / BANDS

OTHER MUSICAL ACHIEVEMENTS OR INFORMATION WHICH MAY BE RELEVANT (Competitions, public appearances, awards, etc.)

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GRADE 8 – 2021