Haileybury Scholarships 2024 by HaileyburyUK

Scholarships

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Scholarships

The Scholarship Programme at Haileybury is a fantastic opportunity for those pupils who excel academically or possess exceptional talent and potential in a particular discipline to develop their skills and passions whilst making a powerful contribution to our vibrant and forward looking School.

We understand the importance of treating every scholar as an individual and our scholarship programme is tailored to bring out the best in everyone and ensure they progress and thrive. Scholars have school mentors to ensure their continual development and support throughout their time at Haileybury. They will have regular meetings with staff to set goals, review and make the most of the opportunities on offer.

Our scholars are role models within the School and set an example for others in their conduct and attitude. They play an active role in life at Haileybury, upholding our values and ethos and acting as ambassadors for the School.

Scholarships are typically available for pupils entering at 11+, 13+ and 16+. The assessment dates for entry in September 2024 can be found at the end of this booklet.

I look forward to meeting you and discussing how our scholarship programme can benefit your son or daughter.

Martin Collier Master

Academic Scholarships

An academic scholar is expected to be a leader; this means regularly attaining high grades but also it means much more than that.

Academic leaders stand out in the classroom by their inquisitive natures, their love of learning, their willingness to embrace challenges and their enthusiasm for sharing their knowledge with their peers. When it comes to work outside the classroom, they regularly go beyond the work set, reading widely and delving into topics of interest beyond the curriculum.

Being an academic scholar doesn’t come with any fixed obligations however, scholars who want to, are very much encouraged to apply to be part of our academic enrichment groups (and being a scholar adds considerable weight to such an application).

In the Lower School these groups focus on trying to develop inquisitive, questioning learners via reading and literature. In the Main School these groups look to broaden pupils’ horizons by covering a range

of topics (across all subjects) beyond the scope of the regular curriculum. By the Sixth Form, many of our pupils will have started to identify subject areas where they want to specialise and so the enrichment groups focus on developing key research skills before supporting pupils to complete a research project (which will typically be externally assessed) in a subject of their choice. We expect excellent feedback from teachers in terms of both attitude to learning and attainment from scholars throughout their time at Haileybury.

Scholarships are typically awarded for the duration of a pupil’s time at Haileybury. However, they are reviewed on an ongoing basis and if a scholar is struggling to maintain the expected standards when it comes to attitude to learning over a period of time they will, in the first instance, be supported and mentored to help them try to rectify this. However, if improvement still isn’t forthcoming, scholarships will on occasion be withdrawn.

Being an academic scholar doesn’t come with any

ﬁxed obligations

Academic

APPLICATION PROCESS

At 11+ and 16+ there is no application process for an academic scholarship.

At 13+, there is a different selection process based around a scholarship assessment day at Haileybury. Pupils who have performed well in their 13+ entrance papers will be invited to the assessment day but other pupils are also welcome to put themselves forward for the assessment day if their current school supports their application.

Sports Sports Scholarships

Haileybury has an enviable reputation for sport. The range of opportunities is great and varied with every pupil in the School taking part in sporting activities three times each week as a minimum. For those who have a real appetite for sport (scholars and many other pupils alike), there are many additional opportunities each week beyond the base minimum and it would be entirely possible to incorporate sport into a pupil’s weekly schedule on a daily basis, were it their desire.

age groups made it to the last eight in the country for cricket, along with reaching the national plate semi final for rugby, and winning the southern schools’ league championship for U16 boys’ football.

We have over 20 sports available to our pupils, however, within this broad sporting curriculum we have focus sports and it is predominantly, though not entirely exclusively, in these areas for which scholarships will be considered: cricket, hockey, netball (for girls), rugby (for boys), swimming and football.

All pupils have the chance to represent the School with numerous teams offered at all ages and abilities. Approximately 10% of the pupil’s play representative sport at county, regional/academy level, with several achieving national recognition each year. Our teams enjoy great success at all levels too, for example in the 2022/23 season, the U15C boys’ rugby enjoyed their second consecutive unbeaten season, along with U15B and C girls’ hockey and U18 3rd VII & 5th VII netball doing likewise. Five national titles have been won in 2022/23, (lacrosse, swimming, fencing, rackets) and national finals have been reached in hockey (boys’ and girls’), boys’ skiing and three boys’

Our sport scholars are expected to be leaders on and, equally as crucially, off the pitch. They are invited to join the High Performance Programme (HPP) which offers a unique opportunity to develop one’s sport at a level above what one might term a standard A team session. The aim of the HPP is to enable an individual athlete to achieve his/her own personal sporting ambition which may be to represent their country and follow the career path of a full-time professional athlete and might equally as legitimately be to excel in their own specialism(s) at School 1st team level sport.

The programme incorporates three central aspects: technical, conditioning and enrichment. Each scholar, assuming the invitation to join the HPP is accepted, will enjoy a weekly 1:1 or small group session with their sporting mentor to work on the technical/tactical side of their game; they will also be able to spend time each week with our Head of Athletic Development to condition their body appropriately in our excellent performance gym. The enrichment programme also enables pupils to work with experts in nutrition, sleep, mental preparation for competition and body language, in order to give them the best chance to understand the mindset and approach of a professional athlete. Examples include workshops to cook one’s own naturally sourced protein bars, seminars with experts in the benefit of sleep, and mentors such as Adam Peaty’s coach who met our athletes to offer tips on the mental side of sport.

Graduates from our High Performance Programme have moved into top level sport:

Scarlett Spavin (England U21 Hockey, Durham University),

Zara Everitt (London Pulse Netball Captain, England Roses, Oxford University),

Sam Billings (Kent and England Cricket, Loughborough University),

Jamie George (Saracens, England and British Lions Rugby),

Nick Isiekwe (Saracens and England Rugby),

Nick Page (Ireland Hockey, Loughborough University),

Lizzie Bird (GB athletics: Olympics, European and Commonwealth Championships, Princeton University),

Tabitha Collier (England U18 Hockey, Yale University),

Oscar Piastri (McLaren F1).

OUR COACHING STAFF INCLUDE:

Michael Owen (Wales and British Lions Rugby),

Rob Schilling (Southgate and USA hockey),

Dani McFarlane (Mavericks and England Netball),

Rupes Kitzinger (Surrey and Dorset Cricket),

Izzy Collis (England U19 Cricket),

Bella Daniels (Exeter University S&C).

Sports

Scholarships are offered after the assessment days which take place, for the following academic year, in November for 16+ and 11+ and January at 13+.

The award stands for the pupil’s period of study at Haileybury. Typically the assessment days would include: a fitness test, an interview with the Director of Sport, showcase of sport(s), tour of the School with current scholars, a chance to enjoy the golf simulator and the rackets court.

Please do follow @HaileyburySport twitter for up to date information on the latest sporting highlights and to garner a flavour for what Haileybury Sport is all about. Please feel entirely free to make contact with the Director of Sport: Andy Searson (a.searson@haileybury.com) to ask about anything regarding Haileybury sport.

APPLICATION PROCESS

APPLICATION PROCESS

Music scholarships are awarded on the basis of an audition and interview.

Applicants are required to prepare two contrasting pieces; one may be on a second instrument.

Applicants should also bring a portfolio of achievements and a letter of reference from their current Head of Music or instrumental teacher.

Applicants will also be given aural and sight reading tests. There is the expectation that pupils will have taken national Music Grade Examinations.

Candidates usually offer two instruments.

Music

Music Scholarships

At Haileybury, Music Scholarships are seen as a reﬂection of the commitment, drive and passion of our most talented and musicallyambitious pupils.

Music Scholarships are designed to offer the specialist musician the prestige and training worthy of such an award, Haileybury Music Scholars are the backbone of the School’s musical activity.

For our Scholars, the Music Department offers a bespoke package of training and experience, including numerous opportunities to sit with, perform alongside, watch or learn directly from professional musicians, both from inside and outside the School.

Workshops, concert trips, masterclasses, visits to conservatoires, consultation lessons and performing with a full-size professional symphony orchestra are all part of the Haileybury Music Scholar experience, as are opportunities to experience elements of musicmaking not commonly taught at secondary level (e.g. conducting).

Awards can include music lessons on one to three instruments (at the discretion of the Director of Music). While attainment, technique and creative flair are key requisites, potential and aspiration are just as important. Haileybury’s Music Department is just as interested (if not more so) in seeing and hearing from young musicians with the hunger, drive and creativity to be the best musician they can possibly be, regardless of how many grades or exams have been taken.

For any musician, perseverance and rigour are key ingredients to success, as is the ability to think independently.

Please do follow @HaileyburyMusic twitter for up to date information on the latest music highlights

Drama Scholarships

Drama Scholarships represent the commitment, talent and passion of our most capable and ambitious pupils.

We are particularly interested in hearing from young performers who have the experience, hunger, and creativity to be the best actors they can possibly be, able to enhance their own skills and the reputation of Haileybury. Designed to provide the aspiring performer the creative opportunity and training worthy of such an award, Haileybury Drama Scholars are the backbone of the School’s Dramatic output.

For our Scholars, the Drama Department offers a package of training and experience, including numerous opportunities to train with, watch or learn directly from industry professionals, both inside and outside the School.

Workshops with practitioners in the fields of casting, acting, design and direction; plus theatre trips, master-classes, visits to theatre schools, dance classes, singing classes, LAMDA tuition and two large scale theatrical performances per year are all part of the Haileybury Drama Scholar experience, as are opportunities to experience elements of technical theatre not commonly taught at secondary level (e.g. lighting, sound and theatre design).

Our on-site Ayckbourn Theatre boasts two technicians providing a wealth of technical and design experience and bringing professional production values to our performances.

Please follow @HaileyburyDrama twitter for up to date information on the latest drama highlights.

Haileybury Drama Scholars are the backbone of the School’s Dramatic output

Drama

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants for a Drama Scholarship will be interviewed and asked to demonstrate excellence in their preferred area of performance.

Applicants are required to prepare a performance to perform to the assessor. Each applicant must also bring a portfolio of their experiences and achievements and be prepared to discuss this during the interview.

Awards can include LAMDA or Dance lessons (at the discretion of the Director of Drama).

At 13+ previous experience is important but not essential. There is also the expectation to study Drama at GSCE and beyond.

At 16+ GCSE Drama (grade 7+) or equivalent and relevant experience essential expectation to study Drama at A level or IB.

Art

Art Scholarships

Art scholars at Haileybury are passionate young artists who are keen to develop and reﬁne their skills through a weekly extension program.

Our program aims to introduce pupils to new media, to develop existing skills and to encourage independence and ambition. Art scholars meet termly with the Head of Department to discuss their progress and suggest ideas for competitions, events and trips.

In addition to their weekly sessions, art scholars are expected:

To complete independent work in their art scholar sketchbook

To represent their house in internal competitions

To represent the School in external competitions

To attend all art exhibitions

To contribute to at least one exhibition across the year

To act as ambassador for the subject inside and outside of the art school

APPLICATION PROCESS

To be considered for an art scholarship at Haileybury, applicants must submit a portfolio of work evidencing technical skill and creativity.

We would like to see examples of artwork that has been inspired by artists, artwork in a range of media and artwork that shows a good grasp of traditional media.

Applicants should ensure to include work created in their personal time as well as work completed in school, workshops or clubs. Experimental sketchbooks are welcomed to support portfolios.

Applicants will sit a drawing task, a creative task and have an interview with the Head of Art to discuss their portfolio and interest in art. 16+ pupils will also complete a short written assessment.

Design and Technology Scholarships

Scholarships offered in DT reflect significant creative or innovative talent and an independence of thought.

Haileybury is particularly interested in hearing from pupils who have the passion, technique and creativity to stretch themselves, push the boundaries and contribute to the artistic and creative life of the School.

At Haileybury, there is no house style – pupils are encouraged to explore to develop their own personal style and aesthetic.

Scholars gain significantly from the additional enrichment they receive.

This may include:

• Trips to museums, galleries and universities

• Lectures from experts in their respective field

• Nationally-recognised competitions

• Extended use of the School’s facilities

Design Technology scholars are those who really show the potential to offer significant capability and innovation. The qualities we seek from potential Scholars include some or all of the following:

• A solid portfolio of material showing a real interest, technical capability and creative flair

• An ability to think differently or objectively about the world around them

• A fundamental interest in Design Technology and the eloquence to talk around or about subjects they are interested in

• Evidence of success