The Scholarship
- The scholarship is awarded to a prospective year 7 pupil who displays a marked talent or potential for, and a noteworthy commitment to, Art.
- The Art scholarship may be awarded to any girl who successfully passes the entrance assessment for year 7.
- The scholarship value is usually up to 10% of the annual school fee and is expected to be held continuously from year 7 to year 13.
- The scholar’s progress and involvement in Art in the school will be reviewed annually and the award may be withdrawn if this is unsatisfactory.

The Application
- The application form must be completed and returned to the school by Friday 11 November 2022.
- Candidates must submit a sketchbook and portfolio containing ten pieces of their own work. This must be clearly labelled and brought to the main school reception on the week commencing 14 November 2022. We will be in further contact with applicants regarding the collection of their portfolios
- The work can have been made in any material; ideally it should contain a range of media and subject matter. We are looking for both skill and creativity. A photograph of fragile or three-dimensional pieces will suffice.
- The portfolio components can have been made at home and/or at school but must provide evidence of direct observational drawing skills.
- Candidates will be notified if they have or have not been selected for the practical assessment and interview after the deadline.

The Assessment
Shortlisted candidates will be invited in for a drawing assessment and interview on Tuesday 6 December. Details will be confirmed by email.

Outcome
- Applicants will be informed of the decision when they receive their entrance examination results in February.
- The Head of Art’s decision is final. Brief written feedback for all shortlisted candidates will be included in the letter informing you of the outcome.

The Scholarship
- The scholarship is awarded to a prospective year 7 pupil who displays a marked talent or potential for, and a noteworthy commitment to, Drama.
- The Drama scholarship may be awarded to any girl who successfully passes the entrance assessments for year 7.
- The scholarship value is usually up to 10% of the annual school fee and is expected to be held continuously from year 7 to year 13.
- The scholar’s progress and involvement in Performing Arts in the school will be reviewed annually and the award may be withdrawn if this is unsatisfactory.

The Application
The application form must be completed by Friday 4 November 2022, including:
- Details of your daughter’s latest exam grade certificates (if applicable, copies may be requested)
- At least one reference that comment on achievements, potential and commitment, alongside any other relevant information
- Candidates will be notified if they have or have not been selected for an audition after the deadline.

The Audition
The format of the audition will be designed to allow each pupil an equal opportunity regardless of experience. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an audition on either the morning or afternoon of Friday 9 December.
The auditions will be held in a small workshop group, offering each pupil the opportunity to perform individually and with others. The workshop will last approximately one hour. Applicants will be required to prepare a poem or monologue of no more than one minute in length for the audition.
In the case of COVID-19 restrictions, candidates will be asked to submit a recording with set requirements, details of which will be outlined in a letter following the application deadline.

Outcome
Applicants will be informed of the decision when they receive their entrance examination results in February.
The Director of Drama’s decision is final. Brief written feedback for all shortlisted candidates will be included in the letter informing you of the outcome.

The Scholarship
- The scholarship is awarded to a prospective year 7 pupil who displays a marked talent or potential for, and a noteworthy commitment to, Music.
- The Music scholarship may be awarded to any pupil who successfully passes the entrance assessments for year 7.
- The scholarship value is usually up to 10% of the annual school fee and is expected to be held continuously from year 7 to year 13.
- The scholar’s progress and involvement in Music in the school will be reviewed annually and the award may be withdrawn if this is unsatisfactory.

The Application
- The ability to offer more than one instrument, or one instrument plus voice, will be considered an advantage.
- An applicant will have reached at least Grade 4 standard on at least one instrument.
- The application form must be completed and returned to the school by Friday 11 November 2022, including details of your daughter’s latest exam grade certificates (copies may be requested) and at least one reference from a named instrumental teacher and school music teacher/Head of Music that comment on achievements, potential and commitment, alongside any other relevant information

The Audition
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to audition on Wednesday 7 December
A copy of the music your daughter will be playing at the audition must be brought into school, marked for the attention of the Registrar, by Monday 5 December. Only copies on A4 paper, without staples or tape, will be accepted and they will not be returned. An accompanist will be provided, if required. Music for accompaniment should also be submitted on 5 December.
In the case of COVID-19 restrictions, candidates will be asked to submit a recording with set requirements, details of which will be outlined in a letter following the application deadline.

Outcome
The Director of Music’s decision is final. Brief written feedback for all shortlisted candidates will be included in the letter informing you of the outcome. Please keep this important information for future reference.

The Scholarship
- The scholarship is awarded to a prospective year 7 pupil who is a good all-rounder and displays a marked talent for, and a noteworthy commitment to, Sport and Physical Education.
- The successful applicant will also have qualities of leadership with the potential to develop and utilise these skills within school.
- Shortlisted pupils will most likely be involved in a sports club outside of their school in at least one sporting discipline.
- The Sport scholarship may be awarded to any girl who successfully passes the entrance assessment for year 7.
- The scholarship value is usually up to 10% of the annual school fee and is expected to be held continuously from year 7 to year 13.
- The scholar’s progress and involvement in Sport in the school will be reviewed annually and the award may be withdrawn if this is unsatisfactory.

The Application
The application form must be completed by Friday 11 November 2022, including details of any certificates or awards won for sporting endeavours (if applicable, copies may be requested) and at least one reference that comment on achievements, potential and commitment, alongside any other relevant information. These should be from your daughter’s school PE Department and any coaches for activities outside of school

The Assessment
Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the process for the assessment by Friday 25 November. The assessment will take place on Friday 2 December 2022. Candidates are not required to prepare anything for the assessment but should wear their PE kit.

Applicants will be expected to:
- Demonstrate a good level of fitness across a range of small fitness tests.
- Demonstrate their skills in a range of activities. This will include an assessment of basic skills in a number of our main sports including netball and cricket.
- Play in a conditioned or full game in at least one sport. If they are more of a performer, they can choose to perform a short gymnastics or dance routine.
- Undergo a short interview about their sporting life so far and display basic knowledge of the major sports, rules etc

What the scholar will receive
As well as a discount on fees, all successful applicants will automatically be enrolled onto our High Performance Programme. The programme aims to help athletes to realise their potential by achieving a good sport/study/life balance and by tracking and monitoring their progress. Members of the programme will take part in a variety of different half termly seminars and workshops covering a range of sports performance topics, delivered by both internal and external experts. This provides your daughter the opportunity to deepen her understanding and application of areas such as time management, fitness training, motivational strategies, sports psychology and emotional/social well being. There is also the opportunity to use in school PE time to complete homework and/or school work or attend their out of school training. This proves helpful for those who spend a large amount of time out of school training and competing. This is awarded on a case by case basis. Please note if your daughter is not successful in securing a scholarship, there is the opportunity for her to join the High Performance programme at the start of each academic year.

Outcome
Applicants will be informed of the decision when they receive their entrance examination results in January.
The Director of Sport’s decision is final. Brief written feedback for all shortlisted candidates will be included in the letter informing you of the outcome. Please keep this important information for future reference.