Scholarships 2014

Scholarships The Governors and Headmaster of St Mary’s Shaftesbury

have the pleasure of announcing

the following scholarships for September 2014

11+ Academic Scholarships

11+ Catholic Local Primary Scholarships

11+ Music Scholarship

11+ Sports Scholarship

13+ Academic Scholarship

13+ Art Scholarship

13+ Music Scholarship

13+ Sports Scholarship

16+ Academic Scholarship

16+ Art Scholarship

Additional scholarships may be awarded at the Headmaster’s discretion to

candidates who apply for one of the above scholarships.

Deadline for registration for all scholarships:

Monday 2nd December 2013

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Key datesSaturday 11th January 2014

Entrance examinations for 11+, 12+ and 13+ candidates

13+ and 16+ Art Scholarship portfolios to be delivered to school

Academic Scholarship examinations for 11+ candidates

Catholic Local Primary Scholarship examinations for 11+ candidates

Tuesday 14th January 2014

11+ and 13+ Sports Scholarships

Wednesday 15th January 2014

11+ and 13+ Music Scholarships

Thursday 16th January 2014

13+ and 16 + Art Scholarships

Friday 17th January 2014

Academic Scholarship examinations for 13+ candidates

(internal candidates also sit papers)

Monday 20th January 2014

Sixth Form Academic Scholarships - external interviews

Sixth Form Academic Scholarships - internal interviews

External candidate scholarship examinations

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Academic Scholarships awarded at 11+ and 13+ will normally continue through to the end of the Sixth Form. Academic Scholarships are offered at up to 10% of full day or boarding fees.

11+ Academic Scholarships (for entry into Upper III - Yr 7 in September 2014)

The selection process is as follows:

Internal/external candidates The candidate is expected to attain a high standard in the school entrance examinations.

The candidate will have an interview with a member of the Senior Management Team on the day of the entrance examination.

St Mary’s will request a testimonial and academic report from the present school.

11+ Catholic Primary Schools Scholarships (for entry into Upper III - Yr 7 in September 2014)

The Local Catholic Primary Academic Scholarship is a closed external scholarship open only to children at the following schools: St Mary’s Marnhull, Wardour Primary, Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School Wincanton and St George’s Warminster.

A day scholarship may be awarded annually to a Catholic girl of academic merit, who would

otherwise not seek admission. The scholarship will be for up to 50% of the fees, in accordance with parental means, and will normally continue through to the end of the Sixth Form subject to a satisfactory annual review.

13+ Academic Scholarship (for entry into Upper IV - Yr 8 in September 2014)

The selection process is as follows:

Internal/external candidates

The candidate is expected to attain a high standard in the school entrance examinations and will be asked to attend for additional academic examinations and interview the following week.

The candidate will have an interview with a member of the Senior Management Team on the day of the entrance examination.

St Mary’s will request a testimonial and report from the present school. Or, if an internal candidate, her school reports for the year and last set of examination results will be taken into account.

Common Entrance mock results, and any other available supporting evidence, will also be taken into account in the awarding of Academic Scholarships.

These scholarships will be awarded in February but are subject to confirmation following the publication of Common Entrance results in June.

Academic Scholarships

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“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.

Benjamin Franklin”5

The scholarship is offered for the two years of Sixth Form study. The scholarship is open to both internal and external candidates.

External Candidates The candidate’s mock examination results will form the basis of the selection process together with:

Candidates will be asked to attend academic examinations and an interview with a panel which may include the Head, Deputy Head, Head of Sixth Form, Director of Studies and/or some Heads of Departments.

There will be a series of examinations consisting of a general intelligence paper, a general essay paper and papers for two of the four AS subject choices. If one of the choices is a Modern Foreign Language, an oral component will be included.

Internal Candidates

The candidate’s mock examination results will form the basis of the selection process together with:

A letter of application from the candidate – to be submitted to the Head by the closing date.

An interview with a panel which may include the Head, Deputy Head, Head of Sixth Form, Director of Studies and/or some Heads of Departments. The interviews will take place the week after the examinations.

Scholarship candidates are expected to achieve at least eight GCSE passes, with Grade A in at least the three A-Level choices. Sixth Form Scholars are expected to make a significant contribution to the life of the school.

Sixth Form Academic Scholarship(for entry into Lower VI - Yr 12 in September 2014)

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“The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work.

Émile Zola”8

One scholarship is offered at 13+ and one at 16+ at up to 10% of full day or boarding fees, to girls whose work shows genuine promise and an evident interest in the visual arts.

Art Scholarships(for entry into Upper IV - Yr 9 and Lower VI - Yr 12 in September 2014)

An award made at 13+ will continue throughout the Sixth Form if the scholar studies Art for A-Level.

The selection process is as follows:

Initially all candidates will be required to submit a portfolio of work on the Entrance Examination Day.The ‘portfolio’ should contain varied examples both of work produced under guidance as part of the normal creative work programme in school and of pieces which have been done purely for interest in free, undirected time either at school or at home. Any type of work is acceptable (fabrics, pottery, constructions, collage, photography, etc.) but there should be some painting and drawing and pieces should be clearly dated and labelled as guided (G) or undirected (U). There is no prescribed number of pieces but quality rather than quantity is the essence and a maximum of 20 items should be more than adequate to do justice to a candidate.

Candidates successful in the initial selection will then be required to be successful in the school’s entrance examination (external candidates) and attend an interview and sit a practical examination within the Art Department.

It is expected that a girl awarded an Art Scholarship at 13 + will study Art for GCSE, and at AS and A2, and a student awarded an Art Scholarship at 16+ will study Art at AS and A2. Should an Art Scholar decide not to continue with Art as an examination subject then the scholarship will be reviewed.

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One scholarship is offered at 11+ and one scholarship at 13+ at up to 10% of full day or boarding fees plus tuition fees for two instruments. These scholarships will normally continue through to the end of the Sixth Form.

The candidate (if external) is required to be successful in the School’s entrance examination.

The following are guidelines to the standard required in two instruments; it would be an advantage if one of these instruments is the piano. However, potential as a musician is more important than actual grades achieved and not having reached the levels indicated below should not prevent a scholarship application being made.

11+ Main instrument Grade 4 Second instrument Grade 1/2 13+ Main instrument Grade 5 Second instrument Grade 2/3

To continue with the scholarship into the Sixth Form the scholar should have reached these standards:

Main instrument Grade 7/8Second instrument Grade 4/5

The candidate needs to have the ability to sing, to have experienced choral singing, to be able to sight read, and to have a good foundation in the theory of music.

Awards made at 11+ and 13+ are reviewed annually and it is expected that satisfactory progress will be made as well as a positive contribution to the musical life of the school through participation in choirs, orchestras or other ensembles.

Candidates who apply for a Music Scholarship are required to perform two contrasting pieces on their main instrument/voice and one piece on their second instrument/voice. Candidates must also offer to sing an unaccompanied song or hymn of their own choice.

Sight reading is expected on the main study only. Documentary evidence of examinations passed in both practical and theoretical grades must accompany an application.

Tests in general aural awareness will also be given. This may take the form of studying an unseen piece of music for 20 minutes and then performing it. Candidates will take part in other musical activities on the day.

It would be expected that a Music Scholar will study Music for the relevant public examinations at GCSE and A-Level.

Music ExhibitionsExhibitions are awarded throughout an academic year to cover the tuition fees for at least one instrument. Candidates should show a lively interest in all areas of the musical life of the school as well as showing promise on their chosen instrument(s).

Music Scholarships(for entry into Lower III - Yr 7 and Upper IV - Yr 9 in September 2014)

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One scholarship is offered at 11+ and one at 13+ at up to 10% of full day or boarding fees. These scholarships will normally continue through to the end of the Sixth Form.

The following are guidelines to the standard required:

The candidate (if external) is required to be successful in the School’s entrance examination.

The candidate should demonstrate a high standard of performance in at least two major sports and must have the ability to perform successfully with girls two years older in the major sports. County representation is an advantage.

Major sports: Hockey, Netball, Tennis, Athletics and Swimming. Ability in Gymnastics and Dance may also be taken into consideration.

Awards made at 11+ and 13+ are reviewed annually and it is expected that satisfactory progress will be made as well as a positive contribution to the sporting life of the school through participation in teams, clubs and activities. A positive attitude in general to school life is also to be expected.

Full commitment to the department and any fixtures or events.

The candidate is expected to be a role model for others to follow their example, demonstrating a positive attitude towards training and team spirit and maintaining sportsmanship on and off the pitch/court.

Candidates who apply for a Sports Scholarship will be assessed in the following:

Team Games: Candidates will be expected to play an accomplished game for their age in their chosen position and show an awareness, and understanding of at least one other position. Athletics: Candidates should all have last season’s performances and best times available. There may be time trials/jumps and throws assessed on the day.

Tennis: Current standard will be assessed through the performance in a singles game and game awareness, potential and fitness are also considered.

Swimming: Candidates will participate in an assessed swimming session on the day.

Skills Circuit: Candidates will be asked to perform a series of basic skills in order to assess current components for fitness – speed, agility, coordination, etc.

Candidates will undergo a short interview with members of the PE Department. Candidates are expected to be conversant with rules, tactics and training schedules for their sports relevant to their age and standard and to be familiar with current topics of debate in the world of sport.

Sports Scholarships(for entry into Upper III - Yr 7 and Upper IV - Yr 9 in September 2014)

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Sports ExhibitionsSports Exhibitions are awarded to assist with expenses incurred in the pursuit of excellence in sport; the amount is £300, given as a payment of £100 each term. Candidates should show a lively interest in the sporting life of the school.

Candidates will submit a written record of all their sporting achievements and any positions of sporting responsibility they have held during their time at school.

(Candidates should bring their own kit and equipment)

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Conditions of scholarshipsObligations of the pupil: a pupil who is awarded a scholarship is required to work hard, to contribute positively to the life of the school, to be a credit to the school and to set a good example to others.

Obligations of the parent(s): the parents are expected to support and encourage the pupil to reach her full potential and to uphold the aims and good name of the school.

Review of scholarships: all scholarships (except at Upper V* - Yr 11) will be reviewed annually following the summer examinations. If a pupil has fallen below the required standards in terms of progress and/or conduct there will be a consultation with the parent(s) and pupil followed by a written warning. If, at the end of the next term, the required standards have not been met then the scholarship will be withdrawn. *Academic scholars in Upper V will have their scholarships reviewed following the mock examinations in January.

To discuss scholarships and bursaries in more detail please contact the Registrar:

Mrs Charlotte Stephensregistrar@st-marys-shaftesbury.co.uk01747 857102

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The award of a scholarship recognises a candidate’s exceptional promise in academic work, music, sport or art.

• Scholarships are open to both internal and external candidates.

• Scholarships are awarded at 11+ (entry into Upper III - Yr 7), 13+ (entry into Upper IV - Yr 9) and 16+ (entry into the Sixth Form).

• All scholarships provide up to 10% fee remission (day or boarding) with further financial assistance of up to 40% by way of a means tested bursary. (Requests for a bursary form may be made through the Registrar).

• All scholarships are normally tenable to the end of the Sixth Form, subject to the completion of satisfactory annual reviews, and provided the relevant public examinations are taken.

• Sixth Form scholarships are normally tenable for two years and are subject to an annual review.

• In the case of external candidates, a request will be made by St Mary’s to the current school for a full testimonial in support of the application.

• In order to avoid your daughter being entered for a scholarship examination in which she has little chance of success, it is wise to take the advice of her present school.

• External candidates will only be considered for scholarships if they are already registered and St Mary’s is the intended destination for the candidate i.e. first choice senior school.

General Information

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