3rd Form Scholarships Leaflet

3RD FORM SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

FOR 2020 ENTRY

SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS Candidates should have reached county representative level or above in at least one sport and, ideally, offer ‘A’ Team level sport in all three terms.

They will be asked to show their ability/potential on the assessment day. Each candidate should submit a CV of their sporting achievements over the last three years. They will be interviewed by the Headmaster and the Head of Sport Co-ordination. Reports will be required from county/representative coaches and from their present school.

Closing date for entry: Monday 18th November 2019 Date of Assessment: Monday 2nd December 2019

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarship Papers will be set in English, Mathematics, French, History, Geography and Science. There will also be a Verbal Reasoning Test. Candidates may also offer optional papers in Latin and RS. All candidates will be interviewed by the Headmaster.

Closing date for entry: Wednesday 29th January 2020 th Date of examination: Monday 24 to Wednesday 26th February 2020

MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS In addition to any financial award, successful music scholars will receive free tuition on two instruments. Candidates should offer two instruments (which may include voice) and are expected to be the equivalent of Grade 5/6 standard or above on their first instrument.

Candidates will be required to play two contrasting pieces on their first instrument and one piece on their second. They will be tested on scales, arpeggios, sight reading and aural skills. Candidates will be interviewed by the Headmaster and the Director of Music.

Closing date for entry: Date of audition:

Monday 6th January 2020 Monday 20th January 2020

Music Exhibitions Assistance towards the cost of instrumental lessons may be awarded to candidates who have not yet reached the standard for a full scholarship but who show real musical potential. The assessment for Exhibitions is the same as for Scholarships.

ART SCHOLARSHIPS Candidates will be asked to undertake a practical test, and they will also be interviewed by members of the Art Department and the Headmaster.

Candidates will need to produce a portfolio of work completed over the past year.

Closing date for entry: Date of Assessment:

Monday 6th January 2020 Monday 27th January 2020

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS Candidates will be asked to undertake a practical test, and they will also be interviewed by the Head of Design and Technology and the Headmaster.

Candidates will need to produce a portfolio of work completed over the past year.

Closing date for entry: Date of Assessment:

Monday 6th January 2020 Monday 27th January 2020

DRAMA SCHOLARSHIPS All candidates are required to show a strong and proven interest in theatre and performance. Candidates will be expected to audition by selecting two minute monologues of their own choosing, and to partake in a practical workshop with other pupils where creativity, collaboration and problem solving will be assessed.

Closing date for entry: Date of assessment:

Monday 6th January 2020 Monday 27th January 2020

ALL ROUNDER AWARDS Candidates are expected to show talent in two areas outside the classroom. If sport is offered, ‘A’ Team experience is expected. If music is offered, candidates should be of Grade 5 standard in one or more instruments (which may include voice). Candidates will be interviewed by the Headmaster. They will also show their ability of promise in their chosen areas of activity.

Sport element to be shown on: Monday 2nd December 2019 Music element to be shown on: Monday 20th January 2020

3RD FORM SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS APPLICATION FORM This form should be completed by the parents of the candidate and signed by the Head of their current school.

Please send to: The Admissions Registrar, King's Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0ED. Name of candidate: Date of birth: Tel. No: Name of parents: Address:

Email: Present school: Since:

Please indicate which scholarship or award you are entering for: Academic

Optional Papers: RS

All Rounder

Sport

Art

Latin Design & Technology

Drama

Music

For All Rounder Awards, please name the two activities to be assessed: 1: 2: For Sports Scholarships, please name the two sports to be assessed: 1: 2: For Music Scholarships, please name the two instruments including voice to be assessed: 1st Instrument: Latest Grade: Mark: 2nd Instrument: Latest Grade: Mark: Continued over page

Please use the space below for any information you think might be relevant to this application.

Please note: 1 It is a condition of every scholarship or award given that its value remains confidential

between the successful candidate's parents and the School.

2 All candidates sitting for scholarships or awards must already be registered for entry

to King's Bruton.

3 Candidates may enter for a maximum of two scholarships/awards.

4 The maximum financial value of any non means-tested scholarship or award or

combination thereof is 20% of fees.

Further details may be obtained from: The Admissions Registrar, King's Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0ED. Tel: 01749 814251 Email: registrar@kingsbruton.com Signed: Parent Date Signed: Head Teacher Date (Must be signed by Head Teacher of current school to endorse application).

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