SPORT SCHOLARSHIPS

Sport Scholars train hard and lead John Lyon’s teams on a competitive stage in fixtures against other schools in a variety of sports.

Our Sport Scholarship Programme helps produce exceptional young sportspeople, who are dedicated to their particular discipline and committed to the School’s healthy lifestyle philosophy. The programme aims to touch on all eight of our School Values, but with a particular focus on Excellence, Ambition and Resolve.

Eligibility

Sport Scholarships are awarded to those who have experience of playing at a very high level (eg: academy, county or development squad) and/or are able to make a significant contribution to a range of sports, and/or demonstrate the potential to develop into an outstanding athlete in their time at the School. To apply, a Sport Scholarship application form should be completed by parents. This application also has a section for the candidate to complete in their own words. Sport Scholarships are also subject to an assessment day, details of which will be provided to those candidates invited to attend.

Rewards and Expectations

Upon selection, Sport Scholars will be invited to a special induction day. During this visit, they will tour the Sports department and observe the range of facilities available to them, including the25-metre swimming pool, well-equipped sports hall, fitness studio, indoor and outdoor cricket nets andhard court on site, as well as two pavilions and our very own 65-acre sports pitches at Sudbury Fields.

Every Sport Scholar will receive a set of individually tailored personal targets on a termly basis, based on their strengths and areas that could be improved upon.

Each Scholar will benefit from regular meetings with the Director of Sport, will be part of teams and will be expected to take part in seminars, lectures and conditioning sessions. They will alsoreceive a full gym induction, strength and conditioning sessions, specialist training and fitness testing.

Scholars are expected to perform consistently at the highest level in curriculum PE and Games, recognise the School will have priority on their extra-curricular time, make an impact when representing the School and assist in developing Sport at the School.

Teachers and Mentors

Our Sport Scholarship Programme will be overseen by the Director of Sport, who sets the overall structure of the programme and keeps the central record of Scholars’ progress.

The Director of Sport will offer each Scholar 1:1 guidance and support and will review progress, monitor entries into Scholarship Journals, assess levels of commitment, set future targets and provide written feedback, termly to the Head of Scholars and annually to parents.