SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS
SHERBORNE GIRLS SCHOLARSHIPS
Sherborne Girls is a school where each pupil is celebrated for their unique merits, strengths and talents. Our dedicated, professional staff ensure that every pupil under our care flourishes in all areas of school.
With exceptional academic, pastoral and co-curricular provision, from the moment a pupil joins us, they are encouraged to explore new subjects, think freely, broaden their horizons, step outside of their comfort zone and immerse themselves in clubs, societies and activities, music and sports to foster proactive global citizenship.
We welcome Scholarship applications from any pupil who possesses a passion for learning, a desire to challenge and be challenged, a keenness to share knowledge as well as develop their own, and who are unafraid of expressing their individuality, standing for their beliefs, while appreciating the importance of humility, listening and reflection.
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RUTH SULLIVAN HEAD
“I feel extremely honoured to be a Scholar at Sherborne Girls, and it helps me understand my role and how I contribute to the community. I really enjoyed the Girls Go Gold event and the sports webinars with famous athletes.”
SERAPHINA, SPORTS SCHOLAR
A SHERBORNE GIRLS SPORTS SCHOLAR
Every pupil at Sherborne Girls is provided with an engaging, enriching and physically active programme that encourages them to develop a lifelong love of movement and fitness, whilst pushing them to fulfil their potential. There are extensive opportunities to engage with a range of sports and other physical activities through the core curriculum, co-curricular clubs, formal and informal competitions and individual coaching.
Our Sports Scholars are those within each year group who show exceptional sporting or athletic ability and potential, and strength and talent in a particular discipline. They have a natural love of sport, a collaborative team spirit, a genuine desire to develop their sporting ability and a commitment to the pursuit of this.
As sport leaders within the School, our Sports Scholars are expected to prioritise their sport in co-curricular activities, developing their skills and representing the School in competitions
and sports fixtures as appropriate. As Scholars they share their passions and interests with the wider community, inspiring others to develop their own sporting aspirations whilst role modelling the benefits of sport within the community. They lead in creating sporting opportunities for others as well as themselves and spend time reflecting upon their personal journey of development, aspirations for the future and next steps towards achieving their performance goals.
“I
have valued the opportunity to learn about how sport helps our mental health and our body, as well as how to prevent injury. I loved doing Strength and Conditioning with L5 (Year 9) and the other Junior Scholars.”
LANA, SPORTS SCHOLAR
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AS A SPORTS SCHOLAR:
As a Sports Scholar, we will provide you with a range of exciting, challenging and thought-provoking opportunities that will require you to think more deeply about the world of sport and your own performance, whilst deepening your knowledge and understanding of how to improve and achieve your potential.
Sports Scholars at Sherborne Girls will:
• Be overseen by the Director of Sport and the Head of Athletic Development.
• Have at least twice termly Scholars’ Sporting Enrichment sessions. These may include discussions, webinars, presentations or workshops, which will stimulate and encourage sporting enquiry, thinking, collaboration, development and the opportunity to be inspired. Sessions are led by visiting speakers, specialist School staff and, occasionally, pupils.
• Receive one-to-one mentoring with a member of the Sports Department to focus on performance goals, progress towards these within their aspirations.
• Be part of a Sports Scholars group across the School, where they will have the opportunity to access a Sixth Form Mentor to help them achieve their goals.
• Receive a weekly bespoke Strength and Conditioning session in addition to team lifts, where the programme will be tailored to their individual performance needs and aspirations.
• Be able to access a Sports Conference or Educational Visit/‘Away day’ once each academic year, with the purpose of broadening their knowledge of factors affecting performance, accessing and engaging with trailblazers in women’s sport and/ or meeting elite athletes.
• Access and engage with performance analysis, through the use of VEO technology, to highlight strengths and areas of improvement within their sport.
• Undertake regular fitness testing to monitor performance improvements and adjust training accordingly.
• Be taught how to track mood and energy levels in relation to their menstrual cycle and learn about its effects on training and performance
• Be supported by respective Heads of Individual Sports in accessing local clubs, talent pathways and other external sporting opportunities to develop performance. Where feasible, this can include specialist coaching in their chosen sport as part of a small scholars group (up to four sessions in one term only).
BECOMING A SPORTS SCHOLAR AT SHERBORNE GIRLS
We would be delighted to hear from you if you feel you demonstrate the qualities that we are looking for: a passion for sport, an inquisitive mind, a willingness to listen as well as speak, team spirit, resilience and performance potential.
When applying for a Sports Scholarship, you will be invited to Sherborne Girls for a separate Sport Scholarship Day which will be exciting, rewarding, challenging and fun.
During the Sport Scholarship Day, you will be assessed in two sporting disciplines from a range of Sports the School offers. You will take part in a fitness assessment and be interviewed by a senior member of the Sport Department. You are invited to bring a portfolio of your sporting achievements; photos, certificates and references to discuss during your interview.
All Awards are subject to review by the School and whilst the expectation is that the recipient retains this throughout her time at Sherborne Girls, her performance and conduct will be reassessed at key points. If this should fall below the necessary standard and commitment required of Scholars, the School reserves the right to withdraw the pupil’s Scholarship status and associated benefits.
“For me being a Scholar means that I am a role model to others and I have a responsibility to play and try as hard as I possibly can.”
AMELIA, SPORTS & DRAMA SCHOLAR
FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPORTING ENRICHMENT
Sherborne Girls provides a full and varied co-curricular programme beyond the classroom, where physical activity complements wellbeing, team spirit cultivates compassion, and a healthy body promotes a healthy soul. Alongside our dedicated Sports Scholars Groups and specialised development and performance training for your primary sports (cricket, football, hockey, lacrosse, netball, tennis), you will be encouraged to take advantage of opportunities to explore and dive deeper into the activities you love including:
ADVENTUROUS ACTIVITIES
Archery
Coasteering
Climbing
Cycling
High Ropes
Kayaking
Orienteering
Parachuting
Riding
Sailing
Shooting
Skiing.
DANCE
developing posture, alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination and grace through your choice of a wide variety of styles including ballet, contemporary, lyrical, musical, street and jazz.
PERSONAL
GYM AND SWIMMING SESSIONS
using all the muscles in the body to stay fit and improve wellbeing, working on your personal fitness goals.
RECREATIONAL CLUBS
Athletics
Badminton
Basketball
Cricket
Indoor Hockey
Running
Summer Hockey
Squash
Trampolining and Volleyball.
BURSARIES
In line with our commitment to broadening access to a Sherborne Girls education for all, our Sports Scholarships and Awards carry kudos and prestige but no financial value. Should financial support be necessary, Academic Scholarship applicants are encouraged to apply for a means-tested bursary which currently supports 71 pupils, 7 of whom are on 110% transformational bursaries.
FACILITIES
The School’s excellent sporting facilities include a 25m six lane swimming pool, 2 squash courts, 27 tennis courts (including grass courts), a newly surfaced floodlit astro pitch, newly surfaced grassed lacrosse pitches, climbing and bouldering walls, a superbly equipped fitness suite and a high performance gym. All of these facilities are located on site and as full members of the Oxley Sports Centre girls have access to the facilities throughout the day, evening and weekend.
“Sports Scholars should demonstrate excellence in one or more sports, ideally competing at club or, preferably, county level within a high-performance pathway. These Scholars will exemplify exceptional leadership, an unwavering work ethic, and a relentless commitment to acting on feedback for continuous improvement. This includes a dedication to their athletic development, through rigorous engagement in a strength and conditioning programme. A Sports Scholar should also have a good level of physical fitness, including cardiovascular endurance, speed and power.”
HANNAH PARKIN, DIRECTOR OF SPORT
For general admissions enquiries, further details about scholarships, or to discuss your application, please contact the Admissions Team:
Sherborne Girls
Bradford Road, Sherborne
Dorset DT9 3QN, United Kingdom
+44 (0)1935 818224
admissions@sherborne.com
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