STAHS Scholarships Brochure by STAHS

SCHOLARSHIPS ASPIRE

DearPotentialSTAHSScholar,

STAHSisambitious Thepursuitofbold ideasinanenvironmentwherecreativity, innovationandsuccessareencouragedand celebratediscentraltoourvalues AtSTAHS, wechallengeourselvesandeachotherto striveforexcellenceinallwedo

TheSTAHSScholarshipProgramme embodiesthisspiritofchallengeand ambition STAHSScholarsplayavitalrolein demonstrating,modellingandchampioning thevaluesthatareatthecoreofmakingus oneoftheUK’sleadingindependentschools

WehavehighexpectationsofourScholars, andrightlyso;theyarehighlycapableand talentedpupilsintirelesspursuitoftheir passions Weprovidethemwithatailormadeprogramme,includingmentoring guidance,collaborativeandindependent projectanddevelopmentopportunitiesand specialistsupportintheirchosenfield

Wehaveanumberofspecialistareasof scholarshipavailableandvariouspointsat whichincomingorcurrentpupilscanapply tobecomeaSTAHSScholar Although STAHSScholarsspecialiseinoneormore areasofscholarship,weexpectthemalsoto maintaintheirinterestsinotheraspectsof schoollifebeyondtheirscholarshipsubject, givingfullcommitmenttotherangeof opportunitiesonofferatourvibrantschool

Weawardscholarshipstothosewhostrive tobetheverybesttheycanbeandwhoset anexampleforourotherpupils.Welook forathleteswhonotonlysucceedonthe pitch,butalsocarrythemselveswith integrity,representingthespiritofteamwork offthepitch Weseekskilledartists, passionatemusiciansandconfidentactors whoproducethehighestqualityworkand whosetechnicalandartisticprowesscan beclearlydemonstratedonstageorinan exhibition Weareinsearchofacademics whoseinterestsandtalentcannotbe confinedtothetaughtcurriculum Ifthese statementsapplytoyou,Iencourageyouto applytobecomeaSTAHSScholarandwish youtheverybestofluckinyourapplication AmberWaite

PROGRAMMEOVERVIEW

WHOISASTAHSSCHOLAR?

ScholarsatSTAHSarelikelytohaveinnateabilityandtalent,butfarmoreimportantly,theyhaveagenuineloveoflearningand astrongcommitmenttotheirareaofspecialism Scholarsregularlygoaboveandbeyondintheirwork–notoutofasenseof duty,butbecausetheyfeelcompelledtostrivetoachievetheveryhighestofstandards Scholarsdemonstratepassionand enthusiasmforlearningandimprovingthroughthechallengestheytakeon,thesuper-andco-curricularactivitiesthey participateinand–particularlyintheSixthForm–theleadershipopportunitiestheyseize Scholarsmayormaynothave careeraspirationsintheirspecialistarea,buttheyarekeentodeveloptheirskillsbecausetheylovewhattheydo

WHATTYPESOFSCHOLARSHIPARETHERE?

Candidatesmayputthemselvesforwardforasmanyscholarshipsastheymeetthecriteriafor;theexceptionbeingYear7 AcademicScholarshipcandidateswhoareidentifiedbasedontheiradmissionsexaminationsoracademicrecordatSTAHSPrep andareinvitedtotheAcademicScholarshipAssessmentDay EntrypointsforSTAHSscholarshipsareinYear7,Year10and Year12,withassessmenttakingplacetheprecedingacademicyear Thenumberandtypeofscholarshipsawardedeachyear willbeattheSchool’sdiscretionandinformationcanbefoundintheSTAHSAdmissionsPolicydocumentBursariesand Scholarships,whichisavailableonourwebsiteatstahsorguk/admissionsorbyrequestfromtheAdmissionsTeam (admissions@stahsorguk) Itisrecommendedthatinternalcandidatesspeakwiththeirrelevantsubjectteachersorthe AssistantHeadAcademicDevelopmentforadviceonwhethertoapplyforascholarship OurScholarshipProgrammeis inclusive,withmanyeventsandactivitiesopentoallpupils Candidatesareremindedthattherearenumerousopportunitiesfor allpupilstodemonstratescholarshipeveniftheyarenotformallynamedaScholar STAHSisproudofourpupils’widerangeof impressiveaccomplishmentsandweencourageandsupportallpupilsindevelopingtheirskills,interestsandleadership regardlessofwhetherornottheyhavebeenawardedascholarship

Academic

Art

Debating

DesignandTechnology

Drama

Music-DuCaneInstrumental

Music-DuCaneChoral

Sport

THE1889CLUB

AcademicScholarsatSTAHSbecomemembersofalearnedsociety:the1889Club,namedinrecognition oftheSchool’sfoundingyear.The1889Clubhasthreedivisions,eachofwhichhasalivelyand distinctiveprogramme.

VeraAtkinswasatalentedlinguistwhojoinedtheSpecialOperationsExecutive(SOE)inthe1940s,abranchofBritishMilitary Intelligenceresponsiblefortrainingandsendingagentsoverseas OurYear7toYear9AcademicScholarsarenamedafter Atkinsinhonourofherremarkableefficiencyandintelligence,whichwasaccompaniedbydeephumanityandasenseof responsibilitytoprotecttheagentsshewassendingtopossibledeath Aclevercryptographer,shewouldofteninterpret seeminglyindecipherablemessagesthathaddefeatedalltheeffortsofofficialdecoders

Inadditiontotheirparticipationinthewiderangeof1889Clubactivitiesandevents,AtkinsScholarsareintroducedtohigh levelacademicthinkingskillsandbeginlearningtechniquesinresearchmethodologythatwillbeusedbyScholarsthroughout theirtimeatSTAHS Theirworktowardsindependentresearchculminatesintheproductionofapieceofshortformmedia

DorothyHodgkinwonthe1964NobelPrizeinChemistryforherworkonthestructuresofvitaminB12andpenicillin She remainstheonlyBritishwomantohavewonaNobelPrizeinscience,yetrejectedtheideathatshewasarolemodelforother womenorthathercareerwasheldbackbecauseshewasawoman OurYear10andYear11AcademicScholarsarenamed afterherbecauseshewasarealpolymathwhoactedwithintegrity Notjustascientist,butalsoahumanitarian,Hodgkinwas awardedtheLeninPeacePrizeinrecognitionofhereffortstobringtogetherscientistsfromtheeastandwestinpursuitof nucleardisarmament

HodgkinScholarscontinuetoengagewiththebroader1889Clubprogramme,whilstalsofurtheringtheirresearchandcritical thinkingskillswiththesupportoftheHeadofHodgkinScholars TheSTAHSTEDx-styleeventfeaturesHodgkinScholars presentingtoaliveaudience,inadditiontoshowcasingtheirresearchinTheNavyBook,ourannualScholars’anthology

EngagingintheacademicScholars'programmesinceYear7hashelpedmedeveloptheskillsofthinkingcritically, expressingmythoughtsconfidentlytomypeersandexploringmyacademiccuriosityinnewways. Ihavereallyenjoyed partcipatinginindividualandgroupprojectssuchasthecreationofapodcastoraTEDx-styletalkwhereIwasabletopursue myintereststhroughnovelandexcitingapproaches.TherangeofopportunitiesprovidedtomebytheScholars'programme havereallyshapedmyacademiccompetencesovertheyears,enablingmetohonemyexistingskillsanddevelopnewones. Indeed,itwasthroughtheScholars'programmethatIwasabletorealisemypassionfordebating-askillthatIwillnow carrythroughtherestofmyacademicjourneybeyondSTAHS.

Anoushka,DeBeauvoirFellow

Oneisnotborn,butratherbecomes,awoman’,wroteexistentialist philosopherSimonedeBeauvoirinherworkTheSecondSex, publishedin1949 Itwasanimmediatesuccessandinspired thousandsofwomenatthetime Itspublicationisconsideredthe startingpointofsecond-wavefeminism Inakeyexamtoallowher toteachphilosophy,shecamesecondonlytoJean-PaulSartre–andhewasre-sittingtheexam!Thetwowentontobecomeboth romanticandintellectualpartners STAHSSixthFormAcademic ScholarsarenamedinherhonourasdeBeauvoirinspiresusto perseverewithhavingourvoicesheard,aswellasremindingusof theimportanceofdebateinrefiningone’sviews

TheDeBeauvoirFellowshipisthepinnacleofthe1889Club,withFellowsleadingonmanyoftheClubeventsandactivities

FromtheOxfordUnion-styledebatesto‘TheFix’teamchallengetosolveareal-worldsocialproblem,DeBeauvoirFellowsare modelsofintellectualpursuit LiketheAtkinsandHodgkinScholars,DeBeauvoirFellowsproduceanin-depthindividualproject orextendedessay,plusanacademicposterthatisshowcasedattheMaryLuceyResearchSymposiuminNovemberofYear13 TheSymposiumisattendedbyguestjudgesandprestigiousprizesareawardedforthebestwork,whichisthenpublishedin theSTAHSannualScholars’Anthology,TheNavyBook

TheAtkinsScholars(Year7toYear9)

TheHodgkinScholars(Year10andYear11)

TheDeBeauvoirFellows(SixthForm)

THESTAHSATKINSSCHOLARSHIP

AvailablefromYear7

AtkinsScholarsaremembersoftheexclusive1889Clubandhaveaccesstothemyriadscholarlyactivities,workshopsand eventsonofferthroughtheClubeachyear.Theresearch,criticalthinkinganddebatingskillslearnedthroughtheAtkins Scholarshipnotonlypreparepupilstotakeonambitiousacademicchallengeslaterinlife,butalsoprovidethesolid foundationonwhichtheHodgkinScholarshipisbuilt.

SelectioncriteriaforAtkinsScholarships

Demonstrateintellectualcuriosity,dexterityof thinking,independenceandintegrity

Enjoylisteningtoandlearningfromothers Canquicklyunderstandandmastercomplex concepts

Canclearlyandpersuasivelyarticulatetheirideas

Workequallywellcollaboratingwithothersor independently

Areacademicallyambitious,withhighlevelsof achievementandattainment

Aretypicallyplacedwithinthetop10-15%ofthe STAHScohortintermsofbaselineacademictesting andcumulativeexaminationresults

AssessmentprocessforAtkinsScholarships

AtkinsScholarshipapplicationsarebyinvitationonly:

»STAHSPrepSchoolpupilsareselectedbythe HeadofPrep,basedoncurrentandrecent academicdata,toattendtheAcademicScholarship AssessmentDay

»Externalcandidatesareautomatically consideredforanAcademicScholarshipwhenthey sittheSTAHSentranceassessments–thereisno needtoapplyseparatelyforanAcademic ScholarshipTypically,thetop10-15%ofthe candidatecohortareinvitedtoattendtheAcademic ScholarshipAssessmentDay

PupilsinvitedtoattendtheAcademicScholarship AssessmentDaywillparticipateinanumberof interestingandstimulatingactivitiesrangingfrom discussiontoproblem-solvingandcreative-thinking tasksThroughtheseactivities,wewillassessthe candidates’criticalthinkingskills,abilitytoprocess andassimilatecomplexinformation,literacyand expositionalskillsWegatheralotofinformation–butthechildrensimplyhavefun!

AspartoftheAcademicScholarshipAssessment Day,allcandidateswillparticipateinashort interviewwithamemberoftheSeniorLeadership Team

AcompellingrationaleforbecomingaScholar Evidencethatthecandidateisintellectuallycurious, thinksforthemselfandiskeenandquicktograsp concepts

Exceptionalabilitytolistenandlearnfromothers

Clearandarticulatepresentationofideas

Adesiretolead,collaborateandparticipatein debating,publicspeaking,independentresearchand competitions

OpportunitiesforAtkinsScholars

InvitationtoattendtheAtkinsResidentialTripin OctoberofYear7

Attendanceatworkshopsandcompetitionsboth withintheSchoolandonaregional,nationaland eveninternationallevel

Invitationtoengageincommunityprojects

Supportinthecompletionofanindividualproject whichispresentedpubliclyinashortformmedia format

Additionalsuper-curricularsupportinareasof academicinterest

Awardsandrecognitionevents

10%tuitionfeeremission

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ExpectationsofAtkinsScholars

MaintainaboveaverageEffortandEngagementin Learninggrades

RoutineattendanceatScholars’taughtsessions (colloquia)

ActasambassadorsfortheSchool,the1889Club andSTAHSacademics,forexamplebyassistingwith OpenDaysandotherevents

Fullengagementinworkshops,competitionsand 1889Clubevents

CompletionofanindividualprojectinYear9 (followingappropriateprogressmadetowardsthis projectinYears7and8)toanacceptablestandard Maintainapositivebehaviourrecord,includinggood attendance,punctualityandexcellentpersonaland academicconduct

Actasarolemodeltootherpupilsandbeacreditto theSchool

THESTAHSHODGKINSCHOLARSHIP

AvailablefromYear10

HodgkinScholarsaremembersoftheSTAHSlearnedsociety,the1889Club.HodgkinScholarsbegintoworkmoreclosely withstaffandDeBeauvoirFellowsthroughparticipationinworkshops,off-timetableconferences,eventsandcharitable activities

TheHodgkinScholarshipprogrammebuildsontheacademicskillslearnedthroughtheAtkinsScholarship (althoughbeinganAtkinsScholarisnotaprerequisitetobecomingaHodgkinScholar)anditcontinuestodevelophigh-level thinkingandanalyticalskills,debatingandpublicspeakingskillsandoffersincreasedacademicfreedomtoindependently exploretheirownareasofinterest

HodgkinScholars...

Demonstrateintellectualcuriosity,dexterityof thinking,independenceandintegrity

Enjoylisteningtoandlearningfromothers

Canquicklyunderstandandmastercomplex concepts

Thinkacrossdisciplines,drawingontheirknowledge toformulatenewideasandsolveproblems

Canclearlyandpersuasivelyarticulatetheirideas Workequallywellcollaboratingwithothersor independently

Areacademicallyambitious,withhighlevelsof academicattainment

Haveanimpressiverecordofachievementbothin andoutofschool

AssessmentprocessforHodgkinScholarships

AtkinsScholarsretaintheirScholarshipstatusand becomeHodgkinScholars,providedtheycontinueto meettherequirementstomaintaintheirawardNo additionalapplicationisrequired,butcurrent Scholarsareexpectedtounderstandandadhereto therequirementsoftheHodgkinScholarship

CurrentpupilsareinvitedtoapplyforHodgkin ScholarshipsduringYear9,bysubmissionofan applicationformThebestapplicationswillbe shortlistedforinterviewbasedonthecriteriabelow

Prospectivepupilsareinvitedtoapplyfor scholarshipswhentheyregisterforaplaceat STAHS

Ifinvitedtointerview,candidateswillpresenttothe selectionpanel(consistingoftheHead,DeputyHead AcademicandAssistantHeadAcademic Development)onapre-agreedscholarlytopicoftheir choiceThispresentationwillbefollowedby questionsassessingacademicbehaviours,mindset andpotential

Thepanelwillmaketheirdecisionbasedonthe criteriabelow Oncetheselectionprocessis complete,candidatesinvitedtointerviewwillreceive aletterstatingwhethertheyhavebeenoffereda HodgkinScholarshipornot Onrareoccasions,they maybehighlycommended Thelatteraccoladeis bestowedatthePrincipal’sdiscretiontothe candidateorcandidatesrankedjustbelowtheofferholder(s)foraScholarship Itenablesthatindividual orthoseindividualstotakeupaScholarship,should avacancylaterarise

SelectioncriteriaforHodgkinScholarships

AcompellingrationaleforbecomingaScholar Evidencethatthecandidateisintellectuallycurious, thinksforthemselfandiskeenandquicktolearn Theirthinkingoftheworldisnotsingularlyfocused Substantiveengagementinacademicactivities outsidetheclassroom

Abilitytoformulateandaddressaclearly-defined researchquestiononatopicoftheirchoice,toshow depthofthoughtaboutchallengingmaterial,andto demonstratetheirloveoflearning(assessedthrough apresentationatinterview)

Ademonstrabledesiretolead,collaborateand participateindebating,publicspeaking,independent researchandcompetitions

Pleasenotethatitistypicallyarequirementforinternal candidatestobeinthetop10-15%oftheiryeargroupin termsofattainmentandapproachtolearningandto haveapositivebehaviourrecordHowever,meeting theserequirementsdoesnotguaranteethatacandidate willbeshortlistedforinterviewandscoresinclasstests arenotfactoredintothefinalstagesofselection

OpportunitiesforHodgkinScholars

InvitationtoattendScholars’tripsandvisits

Attendanceatworkshopsandcompetitionsboth withintheSchoolandonaregional,nationaland eveninternationallevel

Leadershipincommunityprojects

Supportinthecompletionofanindividualprojectand presentationofTEDx-styletalk

Additionalsuper-curricularsupportinareasof academicinterest

Awardsandrecognitionevents

10%tuitionfeeremission

ExpectationsofHodgkinScholars

Maintainabove-averageEffortandEngagementin Learninggrades

RoutineattendanceatScholars’taughtsessions (colloquia)

Fullengagementinworkshops,competitionsand 1889Clubevents

ActasambassadorsfortheSchoolandSTAHS academics,forexamplebyassistingwithOpenDays andotherevents

Actasambassadorsforthe1889Club,including participatingandleadershipinAtkinsScholars’ eventsandtrips,asappropriate

Completionofanindividualprojectandpresentation atSTAHSTEDx-styleeventtoanacceptablestandard Maintainapositivebehaviourrecord,includinggood attendance,punctualityandexcellentpersonaland academicconduct

Actasarolemodeltootherpupilsandbeacreditto theSchool

THESTAHSDEBEAUVOIRFELLOWSHIP

AvailablefromYear12

DeBeauvoirFellowsworkcloselywithstaffandScholarsinallyeargroups,engagingininterdisciplinaryprojects,leading workshops,off-timetableconferencesandcharitableactivities.TheDeBeauvoirFellowshipprogrammebuildsonthe academicskillslearnedthroughtheHodgkinScholarship(althoughbeingaHodgkinScholarisnotaprerequisitetobecoming aDeBeauvoirFellow).TheFellowshipcontinuestodevelophigh-levelthinkingandanalyticalskills,debatingandpublic speakingskillsandoffersincreasedacademicfreedomtoindependentlyexploreideas.

DeBeauvoirFellows...

Demonstrateintellectualcuriosity,dexterityof thinking,independenceandintegrity

Enjoylisteningtoandlearningfromothers

Canquicklyunderstandandmastercomplex concepts

Canclearlyandpersuasivelyarticulatetheirideas

Workequallywellcollaboratingwithothersor independently

Areacademicallyambitious,withhighlevelsof academicattainment

Haveheldorareinpursuitofleadershippositionsin oroutsideofSchool

AssessmentprocessforDeBeauvoirFellowships

HodgkinScholarsretaintheirscholarshipstatusand becomeDeBeauvoirFellowsprovidedtheycontinue tomeettherequirementstomaintaintheir scholarshipNoadditionalapplicationisrequired,but currentScholarsareexpectedtounderstandand adheretotherequirementsoftheDeBeauvoir Fellowship

PupilsareinvitedtoapplyforDeBeauvoir FellowshipsduringYear11,bysubmissionofan applicationformThebestapplicationswillbe shortlistedforinterviewbasedonthecriteriabelow

Prospectivepupilsareinvitedtoapplyfor FellowshipswhentheyregisterforaplaceatSTAHS Ifinvitedtointerview,candidateswillpresenttothe selectionpanel(consistingoftheHead,DeputyHead AcademicandAssistantHeadAcademic Development)onapre-agreedscholarlytopicoftheir choiceThispresentationwillbefollowedby questionsassessingthinkingskillsandintellectual curiosity

Thepanelwillmaketheirdecisionbasedonthe criteriabelow Oncetheselectionprocessis complete,candidatesinvitedtointerviewwillreceive aletterstatingwhethertheyhavebeenoffereda Fellowshipornot Onrareoccasions,theymaybe highlycommended Thelatteraccoladeisbestowed atthePrincipal’sdiscretiontothecandidateor candidatesrankedjustbelowtheoffer-holder(s)fora Fellowship Itenablesthatindividualorthose individualstotakeupaFellowship,shouldavacancy laterarise

AcompellingrationaleforbecomingaFellow Evidencethatthecandidateisintellectuallycurious, thinksforthemselfandiskeenandquicktolearn Theirthinkingoftheworldisnotsingularlyfocused Substantiveengagementinacademicactivities outsidetheclassroom

Ademonstrabledesiretolead,collaborateand participateindebating,publicspeaking, undergraduate-styleresearchandcompetitions

Invitationtocurrentandprospectivestudents awardedFellowshipstoattendtheDeBeauvoir RetreatweekendinFebruaryofYear11

Attendanceatworkshopsandcompetitionsboth withintheschoolandonaregional,nationaland eveninternationallevel

Leadershipincommunityprojects

One-to-onesupportfromanAcademicMentor

Opportunitiestoworkwithandlearnfromleading expertsintheirareasofacademicinterest

Completionofanundergraduate-styleresearch projectandparticipationintheexternallyjudged MaryLuceyResearchSymposium

ParticipationinScholars’tripsandvisits

Additionalsuper-curricularsupportinareasof academicinterest

Awardsandrecognitionevents 10%tuitionfeeremission

Maintainabove-averageEffortandEngagementin Learninggrades

ActasambassadorsfortheSchoolandSTAHS academics,forexamplebyassistingwithOpenDays andotherevents

Actasambassadorsforthe1889Club,including participationandleadershipinAtkinsandHodgkin Scholareventsandtrips,whereappropriate RoutineattendanceatScholars’taughtsessions (colloquia)

Fullengagementinworkshops,competitionsand 1889Clubevents

CompletionofanindividualprojectinYear13and presentationofresearchintheSymposium Maintainapositivebehaviourrecord,includinggood attendance,punctualityandexcellentpersonaland academicconduct

Actasarolemodeltootherpupilsandbeacreditto theSchool

ExpectationsofDeBeauvoirFellows

OpportunitiesforDeBeauvoirFellows

THESTAHSARTSCHOLARSHIP

AvailablefromYear10

ArtatSTAHSsupportsapupil’screativity,independenceandexpressionand–especiallyatAlevel–encouragesrisk-taking, criticalthinkingandextensiveresearch.ArtiscelebratedthroughouttheSchoolandovertheentireacademicyear:from galleryshowingsandexhibitionstoworkwithourArtistinResidence,thereisalwayssomethinggoingon.STAHSartists enjoyabright,naturally-litandspaciousspecialiststudyspacetoworkin,withaccesstoallmannerofmediaandequipment withwhichtoproducetheirwork.

STAHSArtScholars...

Demonstratehighlevelsoftechnicalskilland potentialinArt

WilltakeGCSEArt(Year10Scholars)andAlevelArt (SixthFormScholars)

DisplayanenthusiasmforanddedicationtoArtthat surpassesregularexpectations,including independentworkandstudythroughparticipationin clubs,competitionsandeventsoutsideoftheschool

Haveakeendesiretorefinefurtherandimprove theirskillsinpainting,drawingandtheuseofother media

ArelikelytobeconsideringpursuingArtbeyond SixthForm

AssessmentprocessforSTAHSArtScholarships

Candidatessubmitanapplicationform Thisrequests informationaboutclubsandactivitiesthattheyare involvedin,relevantcompetitionentriesandother informationtheyfeelisrelevanttotheirapplication Candidatesareaskedtosubmittheirportfolioaweek beforetheinterviews Thisshouldincludeaselection ofworkdoneinschool(includinghighlightsoftheir GCSEportfoliowhereapplicable),arttheyhave createdindependentlyofthisandexamplesof preparatorywork(sketchbooks)

TheArtDepartmentrankstheportfoliosbasedonthe selectioncriteriabelowandthehighestscoring candidateswillbecalledtointerview

SelectioncriteriaforArtScholarships

Exceptionaltechnicalskills

Varietyandself-motivationshownbyengagement withtheirownworkandinterestsbothinandoutside ofschool

Aportfoliothatdisplaysthecharacteroftheartistas curiousabouttheworldandkeentolearn

Potential

Cleararticulationofthethoughtthatgoesintotheir work,interestintheworkofothersandcritical engagementwithartisticmethods

Apositivebehaviourrecordandexcellentpersonal andacademicconduct

Candidateswillparticipateinanin-personassessmentof theirportfolio,wheretheywillbeaskedtodiscussthe technicalandacademicaspectsoftheirworkCandidates willbeinterviewedbytheHeadofArtandanother memberoftheArtDepartment

AsanArtScholar,Ihavebeengiventheplatformandopportunitiestopursue myowncreativeendeavoursbeyondthecurriculum.SettingupSTAHS'very firstArtHistoryClubhasbeenadefinitehighlightoftimeasanArtScholarso far.EngagingwithotherartscholarsandstudentsacrosstheSeniorSchool andPrephasenabledmetosharemyinterestsandspreadmyloveforart beyondthestudio.

Oncetheselectionprocessiscomplete,candidates invitedtointerviewwillreceivealetterstatingwhether theyhavebeenofferedanArtScholarshipornot Onrare occasions,theymaybehighlycommended Thelatter accoladeisbestowedatthePrincipal’sdiscretiontothe candidateorcandidatesrankedjustbelowtheofferholder(s)foraScholarship Itenablesthatindividualor thoseindividualstotakeupaScholarship,shoulda vacancylaterarise

ExpectationsofArtScholars

Engagementinbothcurricularandco-curricularArt lessons,workshopsandactivities

Commitmenttoparticipationinannualexhibitions bothinandoutofschool

ActasambassadorsfortheSchoolandtheArt Department,forexamplebyassistingwithOpenDays andotherevents

EngagewithandcontributetoSTAHSArtOutreach programmes

Maintainapositivebehaviourrecord,includinggood attendance,punctualityandexcellentpersonaland academicconduct

Actasarolemodeltootherpupilsandbeacreditto theSchool

OpportunitiesforArtScholars

Invitationstoattendexhibitions,professional workshopsandlectures

FreeadmissiontotripsrunbytheArtDepartment (SixthFormScholars)

Receiptofspecialistone-to-oneorsmallgroup trainingintheirareaofspecialism

Attendcourses,forexampleportfolioandlife drawingworkshopsandcourses

10%tuitionfeeremission

THESTAHSDEBATINGSCHOLARSHIP

AvailablefromYear12

BecomingaSTAHSDebatingScholarismorethanjustmasteringtheartofargumentation;it’saboutembracingleadership, honingpublicspeakingskills,andinspiringothers.DebatingScholarschampionourethosofrespectfulandinformeddebate, leadourinclusiveandfriendlystudentsocietiesandnurturethenextgenerationofyoungdebaters.Throughregulartraining sessions,andaprogrammeofinternalandexternalcompetitions,weaimforalltoachieveexcellenceinanalyticalreasoning, andconfidenceinpublicspeaking.

DebatingScholars...

Haveapassionforpublic-speaking

Constructexceptionallywell-reasonedarguments andcommunicateclearlyandpersuasively Enjoylisteningtoand,attimes,challengingothers

Havethedrivetoinspireandcoachfellowstudents indebatingskills

Haveawillingnesstotakeonboardfeedbackand improve

Workequallywellcollaboratingwithothersor independently

AssessmentprocessforbecomingaDebatingScholar

CurrentpupilsareinvitedtoapplyforaDebating ScholarshipduringYear11,bysubmissionofan applicationform Thebestapplicationswillbe shortlistedforinterviewbasedonthecriteriabelow Prospectivepupilsareinvitedtoapplyfor Scholarshipswhentheyregisterforaplaceat STAHS

Ifinvitedtointerview,candidateswilldelivera presentationtotheselectionpanel(consistingofthe HeadofDebatingandamemberoftheSenior LeadershipTeam)ondevelopinganaspectof debatingatSTAHS Theprecisetitlewillbesharedin advance Thiswillbefollowedbyquestionsassessing debatingbehaviours,mindsetandpotential Candidateswillalsocompeteinadebateinaformat whichissimilartoBritishParliamentaryStyle Thepanelwillmaketheirdecisionbasedonthe criteriabelow Oncetheselectionprocessis complete,candidatesinvitedtointerviewwillreceive aletterstatingwhethertheyhavebeenoffereda DebatingScholarshipornot Onrareoccasions,they maybehighlycommended Thelatteraccoladeis bestowedatthePrincipal’sdiscretiontothe candidateorcandidatesrankedjustbelowthe offerholder(s)foraScholarship Itenablesthat individualorthoseindividualstotakeupa Scholarship,shouldavacancylaterarise

SelectioncriteriaforDebatingScholars

AcompellingrationaleforbecomingaDebating Scholar

Outstandingdebatingability,includingexcellent technicalknowledge,andanastuteunderstandingof theworkingsofadebateandhowtowin

Awillingnesstotakeonboardfeedbackanddevelop currentskills,bothattrainingandatcompetitions

Adesiretobeanambassadorfordebating,including marketingprogrammes,coordinatingcompetitions andencouragingotherstojoinin

Awillingnesstostepinandsupportteam-mates

Theabilitytocoachothersinthekeydebatingskills Akeennesstofosteranenvironment(bothatSTAHS andatcompetitions)thatencouragesimprovement, beingcomfortablewithfailure,andself-development

Pleasenotethatitistypicallyarequirementforinternal candidatestohavebeenregularlyinvolvedindebatingat STAHSandtohaveapositivebehaviourrecordHowever, meetingtheserequirementsdoesnotguaranteethata candidatewillbeshortlistedforinterview

ExpectationsofDebatingScholars

RuntheYear7-8DebatingClub,introducingstudents todebating,teachingthemtheMacestyle,and encouragingenthusiasmandteamwork CommittoSixthFormdebatinginschool,aswellas attendanceataminimumofoneexternalcompetition aterm

Coordinateand/orjudgeinternalcompetitions(for example,aYear7-8competition)

Engagewithourpartnershipprogrammestosupport debatinginlocalprimaryschools

ActasambassadorsfordebatingatSTAHSandof theschoolatcompetitions,fosteringacultureof good-spiritedcompetitionandcollaboration Maintainapositivebehaviourrecord,includinggood attendance,punctualityandexcellentpersonaland academicconduct

OpportunitiesforDebatingScholars

Supportinthedevelopmentofadvanceddebating skills

Opportunitiestolearnhowtojudgeandcoordinate internaldebatingcompetitions

Aguaranteedplaceonprestigiouscompetitionteams (theESUMaceteam,forexample)

Fundingforaplaceatanexternallyrunsummer residentialcoursesuchasTheESUDebateAcademy 10%tuitionfeeremission

THESTAHSDESIGNANDTECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP

AvailablefromYear10

AtSTAHS,provisionofDesignandTechnologyeducationissecondtonone.Wegenuinelyvaluetherangeofopportunities andthebreadthofskillsthatcanbedevelopedthroughthestudyofDesignandTechnology.FromFoodPreparationand Nutrition,to3DDesignandTextiles,STAHSpupilsareabletotrytheirhandsatanumberofcreativeandtechnicalpursuits throughourDesignandTechnologycurriculum Thecross-curricularlinksbetweenDesignandTechnology,Art,Mathsand theSciencesareparticularlystrongatSTAHS–it’snowondersomanyofourpupilsgoontowinhighlysought-afterplaces atprestigiousuniversitiesstudyingcoursessuchasArchitecture,Engineering,FashionandTextiles,Nutrition,FoodScience andProductDesign.

STAHSDesignandTechnologyScholars...

Demonstratetalent,passionandpotentialinDesign andTechnology

WilltakeGCSE3DDesign,GCSETextilesorGCSE FoodPreparationandNutrition(ifappointedfrom Year10)andAlevel3DDesignorAlevelTextiles(if appointedfromYear12)

DisplayanenthusiasmforanddedicationtoDesign andTechnologythatsurpassesregularexpectations Haveakeendesiretorefineandimprovefurther their3Dandtextiledesign,foodpreparationand nutritionand/orengineeringskills

ArelikelytobeconsideringpursuingaDesign, EngineeringorFoodPreparatonandNutritioncourse orcareerbeyondSixthForm

AssessmentprocessforSTAHSDesignandTechnology Scholarships

DesignandTechnologyScholarshipswillbeawarded topupilsstudyingeitherFoodPreparationand Nutrition,TextilesDesignor3DDesign Candidatessubmitanapplicationform Thisrequests informationaboutclubsandactivitiesthattheyare involvedin,competitionentriesandotherinformation theyfeelisrelevanttotheirapplication Candidatesmustsubmitaportfoliooftheircurrent andrecentworkinanyofthethreedisciplines They areaskedtosubmittheirportfoliosalongsidetheir applicationform

TheDesignandTechnologyDepartmentshortlists candidatesforinterviewbasedonthequalityoftheir portfolio,scoredusingtherelevantcriteriabelow

SelectioncriteriaforDesignandTechnology Scholarships

Exceptionalskillsetinthecandidate’schosen discipline

Akeendesiretorefineandimprovedesigns Communicationofenthusiasmfordesignand technology

Evidenceofdedicationthatsurpassesregular expectations

Apositivebehaviourrecordandexcellentpersonal andacademicconduct

Potentialtobeanoutstandingambassadorforthe Department,forexample,bykickstartinginitiatives andsupportingyoungerpupilsandactingasarole model

Wearekeentoseeprojectsthatcandidateshave partakeninbeyondtheclassroomthatdemonstratethe motivation,passionandambitiontheyhaveforthe subject

CandidateswillbeinterviewedbytheHeadofDesignand TechnologyandaspecialistteacherwithintheDesign andTechnologyDepartment

Oncetheselectionprocessiscomplete,candidates invitedtointerviewwillreceivealetterstatingwhether theyhavebeenofferedaDesignandTechnology ScholarshipornotOnrareoccasions,theymaybe highlycommendedThelatteraccoladeisbestowedat thePrincipal’sdiscretiontothecandidateorcandidates rankedjustbelowtheoffer-holder(s)foraScholarshipIt enablesthatindividualorthoseindividualstotakeupa Scholarship,shouldavacancylaterarise

ExpectationsofDesignandTechnologyScholars

Engagementinbothcurricularandco-curricular DesignandTechnologylessons,clubs,workshops andactivities,egSTEMweek,TEDx-styletalks

ActasambassadorsfortheSchoolandtheDesign andTechnologyDepartment,forexampleonOpen Daysandevents,kickstartinginitiativesand supportingyoungerpupilswithtasks

ScholarsshouldaimtoraisetheprofileoftheDesign andTechnologyDepartmenttotherestoftheSchool byattendingortakingpartinDepartment-ledevents, engagingandaidingDepartmentrunclubs,suchas GarmentEngineering,FoodArtistry,Architectureand Robotics,whilstalsosupportingwithdisplayswithin theDepartment

Maintainapositivebehaviourrecord,includinggood attendance,punctualityandexcellentpersonaland academicconduct

Actasarolemodeltootherpupilsandbeacreditto theSchool

OpportunitiesforDesignandTechnologyScholars

FreeadmissiontotripsrunbytheDepartment,which includeworkshopsrunbylocalSTEMambassadors, orspeakersexhibitions,professionalworkshopsand lectures

AutomaticentrytotheRotaryDTorYoungChef competitions(Years10and11)

InvolvementintheRoboticsTeam

Receiptofspecialistone-to-oneorsmallgroup trainingintheirsubjectspecialism

Contributiontowardsmaterialsforfinalprototype 10%tuitionfeeremission

AsaDesignandTechnologyscholar,IfeelthatIhavebeensupportedinawaythatI canfullyembracemycreativityandbeconfidentinexploringtopicswhichIam passionateabout.Alongsidethis,Ihavehadmanyopportunitiestoparticipatein eventstobroadenmyknowledgebeyondthescopeoftheclassroom,gainingskills andexperiencewhichIcantransfertomyhighereducationandfuturecareer.

Charlotte,DesignandTechnologyScholar

THESTAHSDRAMASCHOLARSHIP

AvailablefromYear7

DramaatSTAHSvaluesbothacademicandperformancedisciplines.Studentsaccessarich,diverseprogramme,gaining experienceanddrawinginspirationfromprofessionaltheatrepractitioners.DramaScholarsareproactiveparticipants, leadingprojects,mentoringothersandembracingchallenges–theyarethetheatremakersoftomorrow,whetheras playwrights,directors,performersortechnicians,andthriveonthefreedomthisaffordsthem.Aswellasacting,stagecraft andtechnicaltheatreskills,thetransferableskillsofcreativity,problem-solving,teamworkandleadershiparedeveloped overavarietyoftheatricalgenres.

Thereareampleopportunitiesforactors,directors,choreographers,stagemanagersandotherstoshowcasetheirtalents throughouttheacademicyearthroughanumberoflarge-andsmall-scaleproductionsandcompetitions.Fromradioplaysto monologuestofull-blownmusicalproductions,therearesomanywaysinwhichpupilscanseeandtakepartintheatreat STAHS.

Demonstratetalent,passionandpotentialinDrama

WilltakeGCSEDrama(ifappointedfromYear10) andAlevelDrama(ifappointedfromYear12)

DisplayanenthusiasmforanddedicationtoDrama thatsurpassesregularexpectations,including independentperformanceexperiencethrough participationinclubs,dramagroups,competitions andeventsoutsidetheSchool Haveakeendesiretorefineandimprovefurther theiracting,performance,stagecraftandtechnical theatreskills

ArelikelytobeconsideringpursuingDramabeyond SixthForm

AssessmentprocessforSTAHSDramaScholarships

Candidatesmustsubmitanapplicationformdetailing relevantdramaexperienceandprovideareference fromtheircurrentschoolorindependentdrama group

Atinterview,candidateswillbeaskedtoperform eithergivenorself-chosenmonologues CandidateswillbeinterviewedbytheDirectorof DramaandHeadofAcademicDrama

Candidatesarerequiredtobringaportfoliotoexhibit thehighlightsoftheirexperiencetodate Theywill beaskedtodiscusshowtheyrehearsedtheir performancesandalivetheatreproductionseen Candidateswillbeexpectedtoreflectonthe importantqualitiesofaScholarandwhattheywould bring,andhopetogain,fromtherole

Personalinterpretationofmonologueissensitiveto context

Skillsaredeployedwithexceptionalcontroland engagetheaudience

Excellentself-reflectionandappraisal

Articulatediscussionoftheartisticintentionsof productionsseen

AcompellingrationaleforbecomingaDrama Scholar

Apositivebehaviourrecordandexcellentpersonal andacademicconduct

Oncetheselectionprocessiscomplete,candidates invitedtointerviewwillreceivealetterstatingwhether theyhavebeenofferedaDramaScholarshipornot On rareoccasions,anExhibitionmaybeawarded,atthe discretionoftheHead Suchanawardincludesthesame opportunitiesasScholarstoperformandreceive specialisttraining,includingparticipationin masterclasses,workshopsandprojectswiththeatre practitioners,andinvitationstoprofessionalproductions

SelectioncriteriaforDramaScholars

ExpectationsofDramaScholars

Adequateprogressismadeindrama(targetsareset andworkedtowardswiththesupportoftheDirector ofDrama)

PerformanceinSchoolproductionsandfull commitmenttotherehearsalscheduleforthese

Participationinmasterclassesandtraining workshops

Participationinthetheatricalcouncilmeetingeach halfterm

SupportingDepartmentinitiativessuchasthe Podcast

EngagewithandcontributetoSTAHSDrama outreachprogrammes

ActasambassadorsfortheSchoolandtheDrama Department,forexamplebyassistingwithOpenDays andotherevents

OngoingsupportofSTAHSDrama,including assistanceandattendanceatproductionsinwhich theymaynothaveaperformingrole

Maintainapositivebehaviourrecord,includinggood attendance,punctualityandexcellentpersonaland academicconduct

Actasarolemodeltootherpupilsandbeacreditto theSchool

OpportunitiesforDramaScholars

Opportunitiestoperforminavarietyofproductions throughouttheyear

Invitationstoattendarangeofprofessional productions

Opportunitiestodevelopskillsthroughtheatre masterclassesandworkshopssuchasworkingwith ourArtistinResidence

ParticipationintheSTAHSTheatreCompanyand bespokeprojectssuchasWritetheGirl

Entryintolocalandnationalcompetitionsand festivals

AccesstoArtsAwardQualifications

Opportunitiestoleadprojectsanddevelopindividual interestsandpassions

Awardsandrecognitionevents

10%tuitionfeeremission

ThroughouttheDramaScholarshipprogrammethisyearIhavereceivedamazingopportunities.I particularlyenjoyedourplay‘RebelliousWomen’thatwascommissionedforus.Inotonlylearnt aboutthesufferingthesewomenwentthroughbutalsotheempowermentthatcamewiththe movement.Thiswasveryinspirationaltomeasayoungwomanaspiringtobeanactor.

Kirsten,DramaScholar

'BeingaDramaScholarhasgivenmesomanyopportunitiestoexplorepartsoftheatrethatInever would have thought to look into. It's been a real privilege to meet and work with industry professionalsaswellastalentedfellowstudents.' Rosan,DramaScholar

STAHSDuCaneScholarshipsarenamedafterMollieDuCanewhowasagreatenthusiastforandsupporterofthemusical lifeofStAlbans Bornin1909,MolliewasthegranddaughterofDeanWalterLawrance,oneofthefoundersoftheHigh School SheattendedtheSchoolandwentontobecomealong-servinggovernorandChairmanofthe OldGirls’Association

CANDIDATESFORTHEDUCANE INSTRUMENTALSCHOLARSHIP

AvailablefromYear7,Year10andYear12

MusicisintegraltodailylifeatSTAHS Ourcurricularandco-curricularmusicprogrammeenablespupilstodevelopinto well-roundedmusicianswhopossessbothexcellentmusicalandauralskillsaswellastechnicalproficiencyontheir instruments AcrosstheSeniorSchool,approximatelyhalfofallpupilsparticipateinensemblesandorchestras,andthey havenumerousopportunitiestoperformtogetherandindividuallyinourmanyconcerts,masterclassesandsoloperformance evenings.Wehaveacommitmenttodevelopingchambermusiciansandpupilshavetheopportunitytoperformwithandlead chamberensemblesfromYear7.STAHSoffersInstrumentalScholarshipsinYear7,Year10andYear12.

CandidatesfortheDuCaneInstrumentalScholarship

HaveusuallyreachedthestandardofGrade5on theirprincipalstudypriortoYear7,althoughthereis noformalminimumrequirement Similarly,at14+ mostcandidatesplayatGrade6standardorabove and,at16+,Grade7orabove Singingmaybe presentedasasecondstudy

Demonstrateahighabilityinsight-readingandaural tests

Arepassionateaboutdevelopingtheirmusicalskills furtherinperformance,compositionandlisteningand appraising

ArecommittedtoperformingregularlyinSchool ensemblesandconcertsandattendingotherevents hostedbytheMusicDepartment

AssessmentprocessforSTAHSInstrumental Scholarships

Applicationisbysubmissionofanapplicationform Althoughnotcompulsory,areferencefromthe candidate’smusicteachercanaccompanythisform

InstrumentalScholarshipcandidatesmustperform onepieceoneachoftheirinstrumentsandsingan unaccompaniedsong

Candidateswillbetestedinsight-readingandaural ability

CandidateswillbeinterviewedbytheDirectorof Music

SelectioncriteriaforInstrumentalScholars

Excellenttechnicalproficiencyontheirfirststudy instrumentaswellasevidenceofexpressive phrasingandshadingofthemusic

Excellentauralabilitiesandsight-readingskills Evidenceofwidermusicalknowledge,listeningand interestinthesubject

CommitmenttostudyingmusicattheSchooland takingupperformanceopportunitiesprovidedbythe MusicDepartment

Oncetheselectionprocessiscomplete,candidates invitedtointerviewwillreceivealetterstatingwhether theyhavebeenofferedaDuCaneScholarshipornot On rareoccasions,anExhibitionmaybeawarded,atthe discretionofthePrincipal Suchanawardcomeswith freeindividualtuitioninoneinstrument/voiceatschool duringtermtime Inaddition,theprogrammeincludes thesameopportunitiesasScholarstoperformand participateinprofessionalmasterclassesandspecialist supportinimprovingmusicalperformance,composition andlistening

ExpectationsofInstrumentalScholars

Adequateprogressismadeoninstruments(targets aresetandworkedtowardswiththesupportofthe DirectorofMusic)

Routineattendanceatrehearsals

Performanceinmostofthemajorconcertsand eventsthroughouttheSchoolyear,withanyabsence agreedinadvancewiththeDirectorofMusic ActasambassadorsfortheSchoolandtheMusic Department,forexamplebyassistingwithOpenDays andEvents

Positiveengagementwithmasterclassesand individualtuition

Maintainapositivebehaviourrecord,includinggood attendance,punctualityandexcellentpersonaland academicconduct

Actasarolemodeltootherpupilsandbeacreditto theSchool

OpportunitiesforInstrumentalScholars

ParticipationintheSymphonyOrchestra(and possiblyChamberOrchestra)andvariouschoirs Participationinavarietyofensemblesandchamber music

Performinginarangeofconcerts

Receiptofspecialisttuitionandmasterclasses Invitationtoprofessionalconcertsandrecitals PerformanceinSchoolservices,includingthoseheld off-site,forexampleatStAlbansAbbey Awardsandrecognitionevents 10%tuitionfeeremission

BeingaMusicScholarhasgivenmeaplethoraofopportunitieswithintheMusic DepartmentatSTAHS.Ihavebeenabletohonemyloveofperformanceandtake partinsoloconcertsaswellascompetitions.NotonlythisbutIcanthenpasson whatIhavelearntasamentortoyoungeraspiringmusiciansbyleadingorchestra sectionalsandgroups.ItisareallyrewardingexperiencewhichIhaveverymuch enjoyedsofar.

THESTAHSDUCANECHORAL SCHOLARSHIP

AvailableinYear7andYear10

DuCaneChoralScholarshipsarecurrentlyawardedinYear7,Year10andYear12.

ExpectationsofChoralScholars

Demonstrategoodintonationandagooddeveloping vocaltone

Demonstrateahighabilityinsight-singingandaural tests

Arepassionateaboutdevelopingtheirmusicalskills furtherinperformance,compositionandlistening andappraising

Applicationisbysubmissionofanapplicationform Althoughnotcompulsory,areferencefromthe candidate’smusicteachercanaccompanythisform Candidatesmustperformtwocontrastingsongsof theirchoiceinanygenre,whichshouldhavepiano accompanimentTheywillalsohaveanopportunity toplayapieceoftheirchoiceonaninstrument

Candidatesshouldalsoprepareaverseofone unaccompaniedsongsuchasafolksong

Candidateswillbetestedinsight-singingandaural ability

CandidateswillbeinterviewedbytheDirectorof Music

SelectioncriteriaforChoralScholars

Excellentintonation

Afree,authenticvoice

Excellentauralskillsorexcellentsight-singingskills

Aloveofperforming

Evidenceofwidermusicalknowledge,listeningand interestinthesubject

CommitmenttostudyingmusicattheSchooland takingupperformanceopportunitiesprovidedbythe MusicDepartment

Adequateprogressismadeinmusic(targetsareset andworkedtowardswiththesupportoftheDirector ofMusic)

Routineattendanceatrehearsals

Positiveengagementwithmasterclassesand individualtuition

Maintainapositivebehaviourrecord,includinggood attendance,punctualityandexcellentpersonaland academicconduct

Actasarolemodeltootherpupilsandbeacreditto theSchool

OpportunitiesforChoralScholars

ParticipationinatleasttwooftheSchoolchoirs

Participationinaconsortgroup

Performanceinarangeofconcerts

Receiptofspecialisttuitionandmasterclasses Invitationtoprofessionalconcertsandrecitals

PerformanceinSchoolservices,includingthoseheld off-site,forexampleatStAlbansCathedral Awardsandrecognitionevents

10%tuitionfeeremission

THESTAHSSPORTSCHOLARSHIP

AvailablefromYear7

OurSportsScholarsleadbyexampleandrepresentSTAHSatalllevelsInreturnwecultivatenotjustathleticprowessbut alsoleadershipskills,outstandingsportsmanship,andall-roundresilience.Webelieveindevelopingmulti-disciplinary talents,ensuringstudentsthrivebothonandoffthefield.OurScholarspartakeintheEliteAthleteSupportProgramme whichofferspersonalizedguidancefromdedicatedteachersandexpertcoachestohelpthemdevelopphysicallyand psychologically,empoweringthemtoachievetheirpersonalsportingambitions.AsidefromourScholars’programmesthere arealsoampleopportunitiesforallpupilstoenjoyrecreationalandcompetitivesport,bothatateamandindividuallevel

Multi-disciplinarySportScholarshipsareofferedinYear7,Year10andYear12.Ourmainsportsarenetball,lacrosse,and footballwithnumerousfixturesagainstotherlocalandregionalschools,andregularsuccessatnationallevel.Wealsohave strengthsincricket,swimming,aesthetics(gymnastics,trampolininganddance),tennisandathletics.

Weknowthattheviewoftalentinanygivensportisanever-changinglandscape

Themajorityofsportingdisciplines haveathletedevelopmentmodelsthatexplicitlyrequireyoungathletestospecialiselater.Asaresult,Sport ScholarshipsatSTAHSareawardedtostudentswhodemonstratemulti-disciplinaryexcellence,including gamesmanship,teamworkskillsandreceptivenesstocoaching,ratherthanprowessinaparticularsportalone.

AssessmentprocessforSTAHSSportScholarships

Demonstrateanexceptionallevelofabilityor potentialinSport

DisplayanenthusiasmanddedicationtoSportthat surpassesregularexpectations

Haveapassionandenthusiasmforlearningand improving

Arereliableandmakethemostofopportunitiesfor leadershipinSport

Arebothindividuallymotivatedandexcellentteam players

AreactivelyparticipatinginSportandplayingata competitivelevel(typicallyperformingintheir school’s‘Ateam’foratleastoneofthemajor competitivesportsavailableatSTAHSand,forSixth Form,typicallyplayingatcountyleveloraboveinat leastoneoftheSchool’smajorcompetitivesports) or,forYear7SportScholars,inpossessionof significantpotential

ArelikelytobeconsideringpursuingSportbeyond theSixthForm

Candidatesmustsubmitanapplicationform,a sportingportfolioandtwosportingreferences(from asportscoach,Headteacher,DirectorofSportorPE teacherwhoknowsandcanreliablycommentonthe candidate’ssportingability)

CandidatesinYear6areexpectedtoattendour initialassessmentmorninginlateNovember, consistingoffootball,netball,lacrosseandrelated activitiesTheywillbeassessedinbroadcategories suchasco-ordination,speed,staminaandagility Shortlistedcandidatesfromthismorningareinvited toasecondassessmentdayinJanuaryTheywill undertakeaseriesofmotorabilityassessmentsto ascertainathleticpotentialThesewillincludethe Andersontest,Illinoisagilityrun,30msprinttestand Dallasrowtest,amongstothersGamesmanshipwill beassessedinlacrosse,footballandnetball,and studentswillbeinterviewedbytheDirectorofSport toassesstheirmotivation

CandidatesinYears9and11willbeassessedinone ormoreofthemainSTAHSteamsportsduringa squadtrainingsessiononthesamedayAll candidateswillhaveanindividualorgroupinterview withtheDirectorofSport

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SelectioncriteriaforSportScholars

Candidateswillbeawardedscholarshipsbasedon performanceintheactivitieslistedaboveSpecificallywe arelookingfor:

Excellentmotorabilityskills

Excellentgameandspatialawarenessin multidisciplinaryactivities

Demonstrationofstrongteamworkskillsand developingleadershipskills

Receptivenesstocoaching

AclearpassionandunderstandingofSport

Anunwaveringdesiretobeapositiveambassador forSport

InternalcandidatesinYears9and11willhavea trackrecordofregularlyrepresentingSTAHSin teamsportsatcountylevelorabove

Oncetheselectionprocessiscomplete,candidates invitedtointerviewwillreceivealetterstatingwhether theyhavebeenofferedaSportScholarshipornotOn rareoccasions,theymaybehighlycommendedThe latteraccoladeisbestowedatthePrincipal’sdiscretion tothecandidateorcandidatesrankedjustbelowthe offer-holder(s)foraScholarshipItenablesthat individualorthoseindividualstotakeupaScholarship, shouldavacancylaterarise

ExpectationsofSportScholars

Routineattendanceattrainingsessions

RegularlyrepresentingtheSchoolinfixtures andtournamentsbothatSTAHSandaway Continueddemonstrationofexceptionalsporting ability(forexample,routinelyrepresentthe SchoolinaWinterandSummersport,oneof whichmustbeinanAteam/equivalent)

Demonstrationofhighstandardsoffairplay, bothinroutinetrainingandgamessessionsand whenrepresentingtheSchoolatfixtures

ActsasanambassadorforthePhysical EducationDepartmentbyassistingwithOpen Daysandwelcomingvisitingsportsteamsto fixturesandeventsatSTAHS

Maintainapositivebehaviourrecord,including goodattendance,punctualityandexcellent personalandacademicconduct

Actasarolemodeltootherpupilsandbea credittotheSchool

Awillingnesstostepintosupportteammates andtheDepartmentisexpected

OpportunitiesforSportScholars

Receiptofspecialistone-to-oneorsmallgroup mentoringandsupport

OpportunitiestorepresenttheSchoolinanumberof local,regionalandnationalcompetitions ParticipationintheEliteAthleteSupport Programme

Sportsleadershipopportunities Awardsandrecognitionevents 10%tuitionfeeremission

BeingaSportScholaratSTAHShasgivenmearangeofopportunitiessuch asspecialiststrengthandconditioningprogrammesandopportunitiesto coachyoungeryears.Ithasalsoencouragedmetotakepartinlotsofschool sportsandIhavemadewhatIhopewillbelifelongfriendsasaresult.

APPLICATIONANDASSESSMENT

YEAR7

CurrentSTAHSpupilsshouldcomplete theappropriateapplicationformforthe scholarshiptheyarepursuingbythe deadlinedateintheautumnoftheyear precedingthescholarshipentrypoint

Schoolentryassessmentsforexternal candidatestakeplaceinJanuary

Candidateswillbeinformedofwhether theirscholarshipapplicationisbeing progressedtoassessmentstagebythe endofDecember

MostScholarshipAssessmentDaysare heldinJanuaryforbothinternaland externalcandidates(withaninitial assessmentmorningforSport ScholarshipinNovember)

OffersofSchoolplacesforprospective candidateswillbemadeinFebruaryand thesewillincludetheoutcomeof scholarshipapplications

CurrentSTAHSpupilswillreceivethe outcomeoftheirscholarship applicationsinFebruary

Externalcandidates:Acceptanceofa placeatSTAHSandacceptanceof anyscholarshipawarded,alongwith acceptancedeposit,mustbemadeby thedeadlinedateinMarch

Internalcandidates:Acceptanceof anyscholarshipawardedmustbe madebythedeadlinedateinMarch

YEAR10

CurrentSTAHSpupilsshouldcomplete theappropriateapplicationformforthe scholarshiptheyarepursuingbythe deadlinedateinthespringofthe academicyearprecedingthescholarship entrypoint

ScholarshipAssessmentDaysareheld attheendofFebruaryorthebeginning ofMarchforbothinternalandexternal candidates Schoolentryassessments forexternalcandidatestakeplacein February/March

OffersofSchoolplacesforprospective pupilswillbemadeinMarchandthese willincludetheoutcomeofscholarship applications

CurrentSTAHSpupilswillreceivethe outcomeoftheirscholarship applicationsinMarch

Externalcandidates:Acceptanceofa placeatSTAHSandacceptanceof anyscholarshipawarded,alongwith acceptancedeposit,mustbemadeby thedeadlinedateinApril

Internalcandidates:Acceptanceof anyscholarshipawardedmustbe madebythedeadlinedateinApril

YEAR12

Prospectivepupilsshouldcompletethe standardapplicationformforentryto STAHS,paytheapplicationfeeand, whereapplicable,submittheapplication formforthescholarshiptheyare pursuingbythedeadlinedateinthe autumnoftheyearprecedingentry CurrentSTAHSpupilsshouldcomplete theappropriateapplicationformforthe scholarshiptheyarepursuingbythe deadlinedateintheautumnoftheyear precedingthescholarshipentrypoint

Candidateswillbeinformedofwhether theirscholarshipapplicationisbeing progressedtoassessmentstageby earlyNovember ScholarshipAssessmentDaysareheld inNovemberforbothinternaland externalcandidates Schoolentryassessmentsforexternal candidatestakeplaceinNovember

OffersofSchoolplaceswillbemadein Decemberandthesewillincludethe outcomeofscholarshipapplications CurrentSTAHSpupilswillreceivethe outcomeoftheirscholarship applicationsinDecember

Externalcandidates:Acceptanceofa placeatSTAHSandacceptanceof anyscholarshipawarded,alongwith acceptancedeposit,mustbemadeby thedeadlinedateinJanuary

Internalcandidates:Acceptanceof anyscholarshipawardedmustbe madebythedeadlinedatein December

Manycommonquestionsareaddressedhere,butshouldyourequireanyadditionalinformation,please contactourAdmissionsteamonadmissions@stahs.org.ukor01727792509. Whocanapply?

Scholarshipsareavailabletobothinternaland externalcandidatesforentryintoYear7,Year10 andYear12(SixthForm) Mostscholarshipsare availableatallentrypoints,butArtandDesign andTechnologyScholarshipsareonlyavailable forentryintoYear10andSixthFormand DebatingScholarshipsareonlyonofferforentry intoSixthForm Inexceptionalcircumstances, pupilsmaybeconsideredforscholarshipoutside theseentrypoints Wewelcomescholarship applicationsfromallinterestedfamilies; however,evenifyourchildmeetstheapplication criteria,thismaynotresultinaninvitationto attendtheAssessmentDays Pleaseprovideas muchdetailasyoucanintheapplicationform aboutyourchild’scurrentperformancetoaidus inourselectionprocess

Whatdoesascholarshipinclude?

Scholarsarerecognisedbyawardofa tuitionfeeremissionandaccesstothe specificdevelopmentpathwayassociated withthescholarship(s)awarded Thisprovidesadditionalsupportand opportunitiesforpupilstodeveloptheirpassion fortheirsubjectorpursuit,tochallengethem tosetandachieveambitiousgoals,andensure theirwellbeingbyprovidingsupportwith balancingthemanycompetingdemandson theirtime

Isthereascholarshipassessmentfee?

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No Youonlyneedtopaythegeneralapplication feeforentryatthepointofinitialapplicationto STAHS Thescholarshipassessmentitselfis consideredpartoftheapplicationprocedureand isofferedatnoadditionalcharge CurrentSTAHS pupilswillhavenoapplicationfee

Canachildapplyformorethan onescholarship?

Yes Itispossibletoapplyformorethanone scholarship,providedthecandidatemeetsthe statedcriteriaforeach Successfulpupilsmay holdthestatusofamultiplescholar Any candidateapplyingformorethanone scholarshipmayneedtoattendassessmentson morethanoneday Thetuitionfeeremission associatedwithscholarshipsisnon-cumulative; therefore,multiplescholarshipholderswillonly receivethefeeremissionforoneoftheir awards

HowmuchfundingwillIreceive?

STAHSscholarshipscarryanominaltuitionfee remissionof10%inrecognitionofexcellencein apupil’sparticularareaofscholarship Many familiesverykindlydonatethis10%tuitionfee remissiontotheSTAHSBursaryFund,thus enablingustoofferaSTAHSeducationtobright andtalentedyoungpeopleforwhoman independenteducationwouldotherwisebe impossible Familiesareencouragedtoapplyfor Bursaryfundingshouldtheyrequireadditional financialsupportfortheirchildtoattendSTAHS BursaryAwardsaregrantedonthebasisof financialneedandoffersupportofupto100%of tuitionfees Formoreinformation,pleasesee theBursariespageintheAdmissionssectionof ourwebsite(stahsorguk/admissions) orcontacttheAdmissionsteamfordetails (admissions@stahsorguk)

HowlongwilltheAwardslast?

Onceinreceiptofascholarship,apupilis expectedtoretaintheawardforaslongas theyremainatSTAHSandprovidedthey continuetomeettherequirementstokeeptheir award Scholarshipsarereviewedannuallyand pupilprogresswithrespecttotheirscholarship isreportedhome

WhatdoIneedtosupplywithmy scholarshipapplication?

Pleasereadtheapplicationrequirements carefullyandensurethatallrequiredreferences andportfoliosaresubmittedwiththeapplication Ifyouareunsureoftherequirements,please contactadmissions@stahsorguk Physical portfolioswillbereturnedingoodtime

MychildisapupilatSTAHSPrep,but hasnotbeenselectedforAcademic Scholarshipassessment–canIappeal thisdecision?

Thereisnoabilitytoappealthisdecision However,ifyouwouldlikeyourchildtobe consideredforanAcademicScholarshipandthey havenotbeenselectedbythePrepSchoolfor assessment,youcanaskforthemtositour entranceassessment Yourchildwillthenbe consideredforinvitationtotheAcademic Scholarshipassessmentbasedontheirresultsin theentranceassessment

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CanIappealthedecisionnottoaward mychildascholarship?

No Thereisnoscholarshipappealsprocess

CanInegotiateorappealthelevelof fundingawardedwithmychild’s scholarship?

No AllSTAHSscholarshipsaretypicallyoffered anominaltuitionfeeremissionof10% If additionalfundingisrequired,familiesare encouragedtoseekBursarysupport Additional informationcanbeobtainedfromthe Admissionsteam

Ifmychildisnotawardedascholarship, cantheystillparticipateinthe scholarshipactivities? 7 8 9

Ifmychild’sscholarshipapplicationis notsuccessful,willtheyhaveanother opportunitytoapply?

Yes Ifyourchildisunsuccessfulinobtaining ascholarshipinYear7orYear10,theymay applyforanyoftheavailablescholarships aheadofjoiningYear10orYear12,as applicable Pastapplicationsarenotconsidered whenassessingpupilsforYear10orSixthForm scholarships

Ifmychild’sscholarshipapplicationis notsuccessful,willthisimpactontheir chanceofadmissiontoSTAHS?

No Admissionsdecisionsandscholarship decisionsareindependentprocessesandare decidedbyseparatepanels

IfmychildisofferedaScholarship Assessment,doesthismeanthatthey havebeensuccessfulintheiradmission applicationforSTAHS?

No STAHSScholarshipAssessmentsare sometimesheldbeforetheAdmissionsPanel hasmettomaketheiradmissionsdecisions Therefore,itispossiblethatachildmaybe assessedforascholarshipandsubsequentlynot beofferedadmissiontoSTAHS

Therearenumerousopportunitiesforallpupils todemonstratescholarshipeveniftheyarenot formallynamedaScholar STAHSisproudofthe widerangeofimpressiveaccomplishmentsour pupilsachieveandweencourageandsupportall pupilsindevelopingtheirskills,interestsand leadershipregardlessofwhetherornotthey havebeenawardedascholarship

IfmychildisawardedanExhibition, howisthatdifferentfroma Scholarship?

Occasionally,wemayawardanExhibitionto pupilswhohavenarrowlymissedouton achievingaScholarship Exhibitionsgiveaccess totheScholars’Programme(andfreetuitionin oneinstrument/voice,iftheyhavebeen awardedforMusic However,theydonotcome withfeeremission

FurtherdetailsregardingtheTermsand ConditionsofSTAHSscholarshipscanbefoundin theAdmissionsPolicyandintheBursariesand Scholarshipsrelateddocumentavailableonthe School’swebsiteatstahsorguk/admissionsor onrequestfromtheSTAHSAdmissionsTeam (admissions@stahs.org.uk).