Scholarship and Bursary FAQs

SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES TOWNSVILLE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES 2021

THE VALUE OF LEARNING

TOWNSVILLE GRAMMAR SCHOOL | SCHOLARSHIPS + BURSARIES

APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR 2021 We offer a range of Scholarships and Bursaries for students from Years 7-12, providing partial remission of fees. Applications for 2021 are now invited.

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS Available for students (both internal and external) entering Years 7 and 11 in 2021.

Round 1 Closing date - Monday, 10 February ACER Scholarship Test - Saturday, 29 February, from 8:30am-12:30pm.

MR TIMOTHY KELLY

Round 2 Closing date - Monday, 18 May Supplementary Scholarship Test - Thursday, 4 June, from 2:00-5:00pm.

PRINCIPAL

THE VALUE OF LEARNING Townsville Grammar School has an enduring reputation as the educational leader in Northern Queensland, with consistently leading NAPLAN results (both Primary and Secondary), Year 12 outcomes and IB scores. Each year we offer a schedule of Scholarships and Bursaries for day and boarding students and we are once again pleased to offer these opportunities for 2021.

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Academic Scholarships

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IB Diploma Scholarships

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General Excellence Bursaries

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Music Bursaries

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Dance Bursaries

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Sport Bursaries

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Boarding Bursaries

IB DIPLOMA SCHOLARSHIPS Available to students undertaking the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and entering Year 11 in 2021. The scholarship is awarded for Years 11 and 12 and is available for both internal and external candidates.

Closing date - Thursday, 17 September

MUSIC BURSARIES Available to students entering Years 7 - 11 in 2021 for both external and internal candidates.

Round 1 (external candidates) Closing date - Monday, 20 April Auditions - Saturday, 9 May from 9:00am-1:00pm Round 2 (internal and external candidates) Closing date - Thursday, 17 September Auditions - Saturday, 10 October from 9:00am-1:00pm

Scholarships and Bursaries provide partial remission of fees for eligible students. Scholarships and Bursaries require students to sit an exam or an audition. Please refer to the information listed in this brochure, or on our website, for details regarding application dates and requirements.

There are a number of Open Days and enrolment events at our three Townsville Grammar School Campuses throughout 2020. Parents are also welcome to arrange a personal tour of the School, by contacting our Director of Enrolments.

GENERAL EXCELLENCE BURSARIES Available to external students entering Year 7 in 2021.

Closing date: Applications are accepted year round

SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS Available to students entering Years 7-11 in 2021.

Closing date - applications are accepted year round.

DANCE BURSARIES

In 2020, Townsville Grammar School introduced a Family Fee Cap for full-fee paying students from Prep-Year 12. This, in addition to our Scholarships & Bursaries Program, provides families with several options to access a Grammar education.

Townsville Grammar School offers Dance as a subject in Years 10-12.

This Bursary is available to students entering Year 10 in 2021.

Closing date - Thursday, 17 September Auditions - Arranged by appointment

We invite you to discover the value of learning at Townsville Grammar School.

BOARDING BURSARIES

NAPLAN 2019 Source: myschools.gov.au

Available for students entering Years 7 and 8 in 2021. These are for Years 7-10 when students can reapply for consideration for Senior School.

Closing date - Friday, 31 July

RANKED IN THE TOP 4% OF SCHOOLS IN QUEENSLAND. We were once again pleased to be ranked as the leading school for NAPLAN results in the Northern Queensland region for 2019, for both primary and secondary.

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Ranked #1 for Primary & Secondary in Townsville.

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Ranked #14 in Queensland for Secondary, out of approx.

900 schools.

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Ranked #27 in Queensland for Primary, out of approx.

1200 schools.

SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES FAQS What happens after my child sits the Scholarship exam?

Once your child has completed their exam, your work is done. All exam papers are returned to ACER in Melbourne, the papers are marked and results returned to us with a ranking order for each child. We will notify successful candidates once the results have been returned. You will receive a personal results sheet to the email address with which you registered. Offers begin in April and continue for several months.

What if my child is unsuccessful in obtaining a Scholarship offer? How do we enrol him/her?

Your child can still be enrolled at Townsville Grammar School – even if they do not receive a Scholarship. The overwhelming majority of students at Grammar are not Scholarship holders.

How do IB Scholarships work?

IB Scholarships are for those students who undertake the IB Diploma Programme in Years 11 & 12. They are not available for students undertaking the QCAA syllabus set of subjects. They are also allocated as a partial remittance of fees. The IB Scholarship is the only scholarship that can be held concurrently with an Academic Scholarship.

How many Scholarships are offered and for how much?

The number of Scholarships offered depends upon the test performance of students each year. For top ranking students we offer a 50% reduction in fees. There is a limited Scholarship Fund upon which we draw. The aim of this funding is to assist as many families as possible to be able to access a Grammar education for their children. Hence, most offers are usually between 10% and 20% reduction in Tuition fees.

GENERAL ENROLMENT FAQS What are the “start-up” extra costs for enrolment?

In addition to the Tuition Fees each year there are some start up fees: $110 Application fee and $300 Confirmation fee. These are ‘once only fees’ for the life of your child’s enrolment.

Can I organise an interview with the Principal and Director of Enrolments, if I prefer a more personalised Q & A session?

A personalised tour and/or interview can be arranged at any time. Contact Kristell Scott, our Director of Enrolments via telephone 4722 4973, or email enrolments@tgs.qld.edu.au How do I find out more about the International Baccalaureate Programme for Year 11 & 12?

The IB Diploma Programme is a very special program. Have a look at the International Baccalaureate Organisation website (www.ibo.org)and, if you think your child fits the IB Learner profile, call us and we can make an appointment for you for a tour and an interview with our IB Coordinator.

If my child is in Year 6 at the Junior School, do I need to enrol at North Ward?

If your child currently attends Townsville Grammar School you do not need to re-enrol for them to come to the North Ward Campus. They are automatically enrolled until the end of Year 12, unless otherwise advised.

YEAR 12 OUTCOMES 2019

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OP1-5

5.62%

34.83%

OP1-10

OP1-15

61.8%

88.77%

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55

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Based on results from OP and IB students. IB results have been * Based on to results from OP and IB students. IB results have been converted to OP equivalents. converted OP equivalents.

OPEN DAYS & ENROLMENT EVENTS 2020 We offer a number of opportunities throughout the year to visit us for Open Days, Experience Days and Information Nights.

You are also very welcome to arrange a personal tour of any of our three Campuses, by contacting our Director of Enrolments:

SENIOR SCHOOL & BOARDING North Ward Campus: Years 7-12 + Boarding

JUNIOR SCHOOLS

Annandale Campus: EEC + Prep-Year 6 North Shore Campus: EEC + Prep-Year 5 (Year 6 will be offered in 2021)

TERM 1

TERM 3

Senior School Open Night (North Ward Campus) Thursday, 12 March 3:30-6:30pm

Year 7 (2021) Parents Information Evening (North Ward Campus) Thursday, 23 June 6:00-7:30pm

Junior School Open Morning (Annandale & North Shore Campuses) Saturday, 14 March 9:00am-11:00am

Principal’s Open Morning (Annandale Campus – Junior School) Wednesday, 12 August 9:00am-11:00am

Prep Experience Morning (Annandale & North Shore Campuses) Friday, 27 March 9:00am-11:00am

Principal’s Open Morning (North Ward Campus – Senior School) Thursday, 13 August 9:00am-11:00am

TERM 2

Principal’s Open Morning (North Shore Campus – Junior School) Friday, 14 August 9:00am-11:00am

Boarders Experience Day (North Ward Campus) Sunday, 19 April - Monday, 20 April Junior School Experience Day (Annandale & North Shore Campuses) Thursday, 4 June Normal school day

Prep Information Evening Wednesday, 19 August, 6:00-7:00pm (Annandale Campus) Thursday, 20 August, 6:00-7:00pm (North Shore Campus) Junior School Experience Day (Annandale & North Shore Campuses) Thursday, 27 August Normal school day

TERM 4 EEC (Pre-Prep) Information Evening Tuesday, 1 September, 6:00-7:00pm (Annandale Campus) Wednesday, 2 September, 6:00-7:00pm (North Shore Campus)

EVERY OPPORTUNITY. TOWNSVILLE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

North Ward Annandale North Shore EEC + PREP - YEAR 12

DIRECTOR OF ENROLMENTS Mrs Kristell Scott Phone: (07) 4722 4973 Email: enrolments@tgs.qld.edu.au