Introducing the Sixth Form Exhibition Awards Programme Entry September 2024
Helping your daughter be the girl she wants to be. We are delighted to introduce our new Sixth Form Exhibition Award Programme for girls joining Year 12 in 2024. It is our responsibility to create an environment that encourages excellence and educates tomorrow’s leaders, trailblazers and world-shapers which is why we believe in supporting and rewarding the brightest, most talented, gifted and dedicated girls, regardless of their financial circumstances. Part of the Girls’ Day School Trust family, Newcastle High School for Girls has a history of ensuring all our pupils fulfil their potential. Across our family of schools,
one in five girls benefit from some form of financial assistance, either through a scholarship or bursary. This brochure explains more about the new exhibition awards available for entry to Year 12 in September 2024* which is in addition to our Sixth Form Scholar and Bursary Awards. The application deadline for all awards is Monday 11th December 2023. Late applications cannot be considered. If you would like to apply for an Exhibition Award, please contact our Admissions Manager, Miss Howe, on 0191 201 6511, or email admissions@ncl.gdst.net. www.newcastlehigh.gdst.net *The awards shown in this brochure are available for 2024 entry only.
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Exhibition Award for Art and Design for entry into Year 12 only
The Exhibition Award for Art and Design We offer one specialist award for a girl joining Year 12 who is gifted and talented in Art and Design and shows significant potential. The value of the Exhibition Award is a fixed sum remission of school fees of up to £1,000 per year for the duration of Years 12 and 13 at NHSG and is intended to help support the pupil to pursue her development in Art and Design. Making an application
Next steps
In addition to completing the school application form
Applicants will be invited to a meeting with our Head
(external applicants only), girls applying for this award
of Art and Design where they will be required to
must complete a separate Exhibition Award application,
demonstrate their interest in Art in the outside world and
providing information about their Art interests and
in Art and Design as well as present their portfolio.
involvement to date. Girls applying for the Exhibition Award for Art and Design
Please note:
must take at least one from A Level Fine Art, Textiles and
As well as taking an Art subject at A Level, a girl
Graphics, and should have an interest in visiting galleries
receiving an Exhibition Award for Art and Design will
and exhibitions outside of school. Girls will be required
be expected to be a proactive member of our Art and
to have created a portfolio demonstrating their own
Design co-curricular programme throughout her time at
work in any genre of Art and Design (drawing, painting,
NHSG and to support the running of an Art and Design
photography, textiles, graphics etc).
club within School.
Overall, the applicant should have a genuine love of,
Your daughter may only apply for one Exhibition Award.
and ability, in Art and Design. Applicants will need to demonstrate how they can actively contribute to Art and Design at NHSG. Applications must be made by Monday 11th December 2023.
An Exhibition Award may be combined with a NHSG Scholar Award (but not a Head’s Scholar Award) and/or a Bursary Award. Applications received after 11th December 2023 will not be considered for an Exhibition. The School’s decision on awards is final and will be confirmed in March 2024.
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Exhibition Award for Dance for entry into Year 12 only
The Exhibition Award for Dance We offer one specialist award for a girl joining Year 12 who is gifted and talented in Dance and shows significant dancing potential. The value of the Exhibition Award is a fixed sum remission of school fees of up to £1,000 per year for the duration of Years 12 and 13 at NHSG and is intended to help support the pupil to pursue her development in Dance. Making an Application
Next steps
In addition to completing the school application form,
Applicants will be invited to a meeting and audition
(external applicants only), girls applying for this award
with our Head of Dance where they will be required to
must complete a separate Exhibition Award application,
demonstrate skills and technical knowledge.
providing information about their Dance achievements to date. Girls applying for the Exhibition Award for Dance must take A Level Dance and should currently be enrolled on a pre-vocational training programme, for example Royal Ballet Associates, Phoenix Dance Academy, Gateway Youth or the Dance City CAT or be accessing dance through private dance schools. Applicants will need to demonstrate how they can actively contribute to Dance at NHSG.
Please note: As well as taking Dance at A Level, a girl receiving an Exhibition Award for Dance will be expected to represent the School in Dance, be part of the pupil leadership team, take part in school performances and be a proactive member of our Dance co-curricular programme throughout her time at school. You may only apply for one Exhibition Award. An Exhibition Award may be combined with a NHSG
Applications must be made by Monday 11th December
Scholar Award (but not a Head’s Scholar Award) and/
2023.
or a Bursary Award. Applications received after 11th December 2023 will not be considered for an Exhibition. The School’s decision on awards is final and will be confirmed in March 2024
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Exhibition Award for Drama for entry into Year 12 only
The Exhibition Award for Drama We offer one specialist award for a girl joining Year 12 who is gifted and talented in Drama and shows significant acting and performing potential. The value of the Exhibition Award is a fixed sum remission of school fees of up to £1,000 per year for the duration of Years 12 and 13 at NHSG and is intended to help support the pupil to pursue her development in acting. Making an application
Next steps
In addition to completing the school application form
Applicants will be invited to a meeting and audition with our
(external applicants only), girls applying for this award must complete a separate Exhibition Award application, providing information about their Drama achievements to date. Girls applying for the Exhibition Award for Drama must take A Level Drama and Theatre, and should have currently participated in drama/theatre clubs, and have played a significant role in a production on stage. Overall, the applicant should have a genuine love of performance and acting and be keen to develop their skills through Sixth Form. Applicants will need to demonstrate how they can actively contribute to Drama at NHSG. Applications must be made by Monday 11th December 2023.
Head of Drama where they will be required to demonstrate skills in the performance of a pre-prepared monologue.
Please note: As well as taking Drama at A Level, a girl receiving an Exhibition Award for Drama will be expected to take part in school performances and be a proactive member of our Drama co-curricular programme throughout her time at NHSG. Your daughter may only apply for one Exhibition Award. An Exhibition Award may be combined with a NHSG Scholar Award (but not a Head’s Scholar Award) and/or a Bursary Award. Applications received after 11th December 2023 will not be considered for an Exhibition. The School’s decision on awards is final and will be confirmed in March 2024.
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Exhibition Award for Music for entry into Year 12 only
The Exhibition Award for Music We offer one specialist award for a girl joining Year 12 who is gifted and talented in Music and shows significant potential. The value of the Exhibition Award is a fixed sum remission of school fees of up to £1,000 per year for the duration of Years 12 and 13 at NHSG and is intended to help support the pupil to pursue her development in music. Making an application In addition to completing the school application form (external applicants only), girls applying for this award must complete a separate Exhibition Award application, providing information about their Music achievements to date. Girls applying for an Exhibition Award for Music must take A Level Music and should play at least one instrument (which may include voice) and have achieved a minimum of Grade 6 Distinction in a music examination, or equivalent. They should also be able to demonstrate a degree of natural musicianship and love of music. Applicants will need to demonstrate how they can actively contribute to Music at NHSG.
Next steps Applicants will be invited to a meeting and audition with our Head of Music where they will be required to demonstrate skills and technical knowledge as well as discuss areas of music they are particularly passionate about.
Please note: As well as taking Music at A Level, a girl receiving an Exhibition Award for Music will be expected to take part in school concerts and performances and be a proactive member of our Music co-curricular programme throughout her time at NHSG. Your daughter may only apply for one Exhibition Award. An Exhibition Award may be combined with a NHSG
Applications must be made by Monday 11th December
Scholar Award (but not a Head’s Scholar Award) and/or
2023.
a Bursary Award. Applications received after 11th December 2023 will not be considered for an Exhibition. The School’s decision on awards is final and will be confirmed in March 2024.
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Exhibition Award for Sport for entry into Year 7 only
The Exhibition Award for Sport We offer one specialist award for a girl going into Year 12 who is a high performing athlete in one or more sports. The value of the Exhibition Award is a fixed sum remission of school fees of up to £1,000 per year for the duration of Years 12 and 13 at NHSG and is intended to help support the pupil to pursue her sporting development. Making an application
Next steps
In addition to completing the school application form
Applicants will be required to submit video evidence of
(external applicants only), girls applying for this award must complete a separate Exhibition Award application, providing information about their sporting achievements to
recent performances and will be invited to an interview with our PE team.
date.
Please note:
Girls applying for the Exhibition Award for Sport should
A girl receiving an Exhibition Award for Sport will be
compete in at least one sport outside of school, play for a recognised club and train consistently. They should be able to evidence their participation and achievements to date. Applicants will need to demonstrate how they can actively contribute to sport at NHSG. Applications must be made by 11th December 2023
expected to represent the School in at least one sport and be a proactive member of our sport co-curricular programme throughout her time at NHSG. Your daughter may only apply for one Exhibition Award. An Exhibition Award may be combined with a NHSG Scholar Award (but not a Head’s Scholar Award) and/ or a Bursary Award. Applications received after 11th December 2023 will not be considered for an Exhibition. The School’s decision on awards is final and will be confirmed in March 2024.
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Additional Information for all award applicants
Additional Information All offers for an award will be made in writing and subject to the terms and conditions included within that offer. The offer will be final and no further adjustments will be made. The tenure of any award is intended to be for the duration of the girl’s school career at NHSG, provided that her academic progress, commitment and dedication, general conduct and contribution to the School remains at a high level. On accepting an award, parents and, where appropriate, pupils will be asked to sign an agreement which will outline in detail their obligations. This agreement will remain in place throughout the time the pupil remains at NHSG. There will be a mid-year and end of year review of each awardee to ensure that all obligations are being met. In general: Pupils in receipt of an award are required to contribute significantly to the School and the particular areas set out in their offer letter and agreement. They are required to work hard and contribute positively to the life of the School and set a good example to other pupils. Parents of award recipients are expected to work in partnership with the School and support and encourage their daughters to uphold their obligations. Failure to meet these obligations may lead to the withdrawal of the award. All information is correct at the time of publication of this brochure, but may be subject to change.
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Contact us: Senior School Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 3BA 0191 201 6511
admissions@ncl.gdst.net
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