Dean Close St John's Scholarships & Awards by Dean Close School

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Scholarships and Awards

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Scholarships at 11+ St John’s on-the-Hill offers outstanding opportunities to its scholars

St John’s combines traditional values and high academic standards with a modern approach to learning. St John’s not only nurtures academic, sporting, artistic and musical talents, but also friendship, integrity and mutual respect. We value our scholars highly, looking to all award holders to enhance the school community. By their attitude as well as their actions they enrich the life of the school. We believe that any true sense of achievement comes from on-going application and our scholars’ lives should reflect both dedication and

commitment, as they give time and energy to their particular award areas, without detracting from their involvement in other aspects of school. In this way, they become role models for their peers, whilst making the most of their talents and learning lifelong lessons of leadership.

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11+ Scholarships and Awards

St John’s offers scholarships, exhibitions and bursaries to talented young people. The areas of talent which are recognised at age 11 for Year 7 entry are: Academic, Art, Drama, Design Technology, Music and Sport. Awards of up to 20% of full fees can be made and these can be supported (up to a total Award of 100%) by bursaries where financial need is demonstrated. The number of awards given in each category depends upon the calibre of the applicants.

As St John’s on-the-Hill is part of The Dean Close Foundation, a scholar can carry their scholarship on to Dean Close Senior School, until the end of Year 13. Awards are subject to academic endeavour, good behaviour and a full commitment to the life of the school. They are rarely revoked; however, they are reviewed annually. Exhibitions and Head’s Awards continue to the end of Year 8.

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Academic

Scholarships are awarded annually according to academic excellence and perceived potential. St John’s takes great pride in the success of its most academically able pupils, and academic scholars are responsible for setting the standard for their peers. What is expected of an 11+ academic scholar: • to maintain and extend their high standards of academic effort and performance

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Art

What is expected of an 11+ art scholar: • to demonstrate confident technical abilities and show knowledge of a wide range of art mediums, techniques and processes • to maintain an excellent work ethic, have a positive attitude and approach to art making • to attend art clubs and work independently on their own projects

Candidates will be required to produce a portfolio/ body of work which demonstrates a range of their abilities, experiences and achievements. Their portfolio should be a collection of around 10 pieces of work, using a variety of media and produced over the past 12 months. Candidates will be invited to talk to the Head of Art and Design and the Head about their work and they will be expected to show knowledge of particular artists/styles and have an opinion about their interests and future artistic careers. Candidates will also complete a short practical session on the day. All new pupils will undertake baseline testing in English and Maths to ensure correct setting.

St John’s Art and Design Department aims to inspire future artists, providing pupils with an exciting and innovative environment where they will develop their creative thinking and technical abilities. Pupils wishing to be an 11+ art scholar must have an obvious passion for art and show a particular interest and ability in artist activity. They must be able to demonstrate their commitment, enthusiasm and potential whilst showing imagination and sound technical ability with a variety of media and processes. Candidates will be expected to show not only a strong level of technical/drawing skills, but also an imaginative, enthusiastic and original approach to the subject, which suggests great potential to develop in future years.

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Design and Technology

Design Technology awards are for candidates who demonstrate a lively interest and commitment to design work, as well as proven ability through a variety of skills and a good understanding of processes and materials. The Art and Design Department gives students the opportunity to learn about design, using various tools and materials, as well as a range of problem solving activities. Scholars are challenged with design projects and have the opportunity to pursue their own projects and ideas. Candidates will be invited to attend a day of assessment which will include:

• portfolio presentation • design test • interview with the Head and the Head of Art and Design Candidates are required to bring a portfolio providing evidence of past achievements in the form of past projects and drawings. Experience of a wide range of materials is beneficial. Candidates are encouraged to present work completed independently, either in school or at home that showcase the candidates own abilities and skills. In the design test - candidates will have an hour to design a product/object that meets a design brief. Candidates will be judged on their ability to generate original and creative ideas and also how they are able to communicate these ideas in the form of sketched designs. All new pupils will undertake baseline testing in English and Maths to ensure correct setting.

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Drama

Drama at St John’is a lively, exciting and thriving discipline, which aims to instil an appreciation and enjoyment of performance and communication thus maximising the potential of all pupils. Being involved in drama means being part of a vibrant community under the guidance of the Head of Drama who brings professional theatre experience to support pupils. What is expected of an 11+ drama scholar: •

to demonstrate an obvious enthusiasm for, and understanding of, theatre

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an ability to take direction, where chosen audition pieces will be discussed and alternative responses to the texts are suggested

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a standard of performance which demonstrates dramatic ability and intellectual understanding above and beyond the pupil’s age.

Candidates will be required to: •

memorise and perform an age appropriate monologue from a published play or adaptation from a novel, two minutes in duration.

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Memorise and perform a poem of about 20 lines

The chosen material should contrast in mood and theme, allowing a range of emotional responses appropriate to the text. •

perform a reading from sight a play script

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discuss a play they have seen

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discuss their interest in drama and theatre, giving details of their theatrical experience as a performer and theatre goer

Candidates are also asked to bring in a portfolio of their involvement in drama. This might include reviews of plays seen, programmes from productions that they have been in

Drama scholars will be involved in the Year 8 production which occurs at the end of the Lent Term. Previous productions have included Beauty and the Beast, The Wizard of Oz and The Lion King. There will also be opportunities to assist in other school productions, for example working backstage and getting involved with lights/sound. Scholars are encouraged to showcase their talents in Christmas and Summer Concerts.

Successful candidates are expected to take extracurricular Speech and Drama lessons and to demonstrate support for all drama activities and productions at St John’s. All new pupils will undertake baseline testing in English and Maths to ensure correct setting.

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Music

St John’s has a well-equipped Music School in which the Director of Music is supported by a large group of peripatetic teachers. The Music Department aims to nurture, inspire and enable all budding musicians at any age. Music scholars, in particular, are expected to participate in the many musical ensembles that take place each term. These include Chamber Choir, orchestra and symphonic winds.

Scholars have access to a team of well-qualified and experienced musicians including a member of the Welsh National Opera and a prize winning composer. The Music Department also welcomes in professionals to perform for parents and pupils. Scholars will be expected to perform regularly as

soloists in assemblies and church services as well as accompanying hymns and junior performances. Scholars will also represent the school at external concerts.

11+ entrants should possess an innate musical ability together with a promising level of technical accomplishment. The school is looking for children with potential who have made the most of opportunities they have been given to date, rather than for advanced examination grades. Music scholars need to have a genuine love of music and the determination to work hard at developing their musical abilities to achieve their full potential.

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Sport

The sports scholarship programme aims to foster the development of a scholar’s athletic potential through a programme designed specifically for the individual, to support and monitor preparation, progression and performance during their time at St John’s. Award holders are supported by a team of highly qualified and experienced educationalists who work alongside them providing guidance, advice, support and the opportunities to achieve their true athletic potential. This award is offered to pupils with good athletic potential who would benefit from the opportunities, facilities and coaching that the school provides. St John’s has extensive facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, large sports hall, tennis courts, Astro pitch, cricket pitch and netball courts.

For a sports scholarship, the school is seeking pupils who possess physical ability in areas such as speed, balance, stamina, agility and coordination, and who show talents in specific areas of physical education and games.

What is expected of a sports scholar:

• to act as role models and leaders on and off the field • to set high standards for themselves and their peer group • to work to the best of their ability with effort and determination at all times • attendance and commitment to all school training and fixtures • to work with a positive attitude towards achieving identified, challenging and realistic goals • to share best practice with peers and fellow athletes • to assist best practice with coaches, teachers and practitioners

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Applicants should: • provide at least one reference from a relevant individual, eg. county coach, PE teacher, club coach giving details of skills, achievements and potential of the candidate for their major sport • provide a confidential Headteacher’s report (for external candidates) • support their application with evidence of past achievements All new pupils will undertake baseline testing in English and Maths to ensure correct setting.

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St John’s on-the-Hill Castleford Hill, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 7LE

01291 622045 shakeshaftr@stjohnsonthehill.co.uk

Rachael Shakeshaft Director of Studies

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