Scholarship
New Hall School offers scholarships and awards at Year 7, Year 9 and Sixth Form entry. Year 7 and Year 9, scholarships are assessed separately for boys and girls and each scholarship is offered in both the Boys’ Division and Girls’ Division. Assessment is based on performance in the New Hall entrance assessments as appropriate to the point of entry. The current Headteacher’s report/reference and interview also play an important part of the assessment process. Following the scholarship assessments, students will be ranked accordingly and scholarships will be offered to the best performing students overall. Preference may be given to full/weekly boarders and Catholics, where candidates of a similar ability are being considered for scholarships.
The school celebrates the honour of all scholarship achievements and students who win scholarships gain an important benefit in terms of the public recognition, media coverage, school references, university admissions and job applications. There is a Gifted & Talented (G&T) Programme and scholars who are placed on the G&T Register are afforded additional target setting, monitoring and reporting.
Most scholarships will have a fee remission attached to them, which will normally be in the range 10%-50% of fees. All scholarships are net of prompt payment discount. The total value of the scholarships awarded will depend on the available funds. In the event that parents do not require the fee remission attached to a scholarship in order to afford the school fees, they are invited to donate part or all of the fee remission to a designated bursaries fund. Subject to the availability of funds, an additional means-tested remission up to 100% of fees may be awarded to a recipient of a scholarship, if the fees would otherwise be unaffordable.
Scholarships are currently under review and will be amended for 2012 entry.
Year 7 Scholarships & Special Talent Awards for the Academic Year 2011-2012
Scholarship candidates follow the normal entrance procedure (assessments in English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning and a general interview where students are invited to prepare a short presentation on a subject of their choice) and, dependent on the type of scholarship, a further assessment.
Candidates for an Academic or Open Scholarship will be required to provide an additional presentation on a given topic. Candidates for an Open Scholarship would also be expected to attend at least one other scholarship assessment (i.e. Music, Sport or Drama) or be able to demonstrate/provide evidence of a special talent. Candidates for Drama, Sport or Music Scholarships would be expected to provide details of their experience and attainment with the initial scholarship application form and will be required to attend an additional assessment, relevant to the type of scholarship.
For entry in September 2012, assessments will take place for both boys and girls in January 2012.
The following scholarship categories may be awarded at Year 7 entry:
Academic Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to the student who excels academically. The highest achieving academic scholar will be awarded the Year 7 Hawley Academic Scholarship
Open Scholarship (All Rounder). This scholarship is awarded to a student who is likely to contribute exceptionally well to the overall life of the school. The recipient is likely to be in the top quartile academically, with major extra-curricular strengths. Students will be selected from the scholarship assessments and the current Headteacher’s reference will be given careful consideration. Students applying for this scholarship must also sit the academic scholarship and at least one other scholarship (i.e. Drama, Music or Sport). The highest achieving student will be awarded the Year 7 Dennett All Rounder Scholarship.
Diocesan Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a Catholic student who is currently attending a voluntary-aided Catholic primary school and who has attended this school for at least the final two years. The scholarship may be awarded for any of the five main scholarship categories for Year 7 entry ie Academic, All Rounder, Sport, Drama or Music. Applications should be supported by a Baptismal Certificate and a reference from your Parish Priest.
Catholic Independent Schools Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a Catholic student who is currently attending a Catholic independent school and who has attended this school for at least the final two years. The scholarship may be awarded for any of the five main scholarship categories for Year 7 entry ie Academic, All Rounder, Sport, Drama or Music. Applications should be supported by a Baptismal Certificate and a reference from your Parish Priest.
Drama Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to promising drama students entering Year 7. Students will be expected to attend an audition and an interview with the Head of Drama. The highest achieving drama scholar will be awarded the Year 7 St Genesius Drama Scholarship. The St Genesius scholar will be expected to take a leading role in school productions, to attend the extra-curricular classes in LAMDA acting and devising, and to be part of a select committee to promote drama throughout the school.
Music Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to promising musicians entering Year 7 and includes tuition fees for up to two instruments. The school looks for evidence of future potential as well as current achievements. Candidates will be expected to present performances in two disciplines, one of which may be singing. In addition, all candidates will be asked to sing a rehearsed piece (folk song, verse of hymn etc). The St Cecilia scholar will be expected to take a leading role in school ensemble activities, and to perform at concerts and other public events.
Sport Scholarship. The Year 7 Anderson Scholarship is awarded to the highest performing candidate. Proven sporting ability/interests will be the basis for selection and potential will also be assessed. Priority will be given to candidates who excel in at least two of the school’s major sports (rugby, hockey, netball, cricket, tennis, swimming and athletics). In the event that a student excels in only one particular sporting field, a scholarship may still be awarded. Evidence of the student’s achievements, including a testimonial from their coach as appropriate, will need to be provided before assessment takes place. Candidates will attend a general scholarship assessment session. Following this assessment, a maximum of 10 students will be selected to return to for the final selection. invited to the scholarship assessment with the Director of Sport. The Year 7 Anderson Sport Scholar will be expected to represent the school at sporting events as required by the Director of Sport.
Special Talent Award. This award will be presented to a student who excels in one area (linked to drama, music or sport) to a high level i.e. competing at county, national and international level. The award will provide the student with a financial contribution towards lessons or equipment in the area of their special talent. This award will be reviewed at the end of each academic year. Students will be asked to provide ongoing evidence of their special talent.
Scholarships are currently under review and will be amended for 2012 entry.
Year 9 Scholarships
These scholarships are assessed in January of the year of entry and are open to candidates choosing entry either by the New Hall entrance examinations or by Common Entrance.
The following scholarships categories may be awarded at Year 9:
Year 9 Academic Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to the student who excels academically.
Year 9 Open Scholarship (all rounder). This scholarship is awarded to a student who is likely to contribute exceptionally well to the overall life of the school. The recipient is likely to be in the top quartile academically, with major extra-curricular strengths. Students will be selected from the scholarship assessments and the current Headteacher’s reference will be given careful consideration. Students applying for an all rounder scholarship must also sit the academic scholarship and at least one other scholarship; either drama, music or sport.
Year 9 Catholic Independent Schools Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a practising Catholic student who is currently attending a Catholic independent school and who has attended this school for at least the final 2 years. The scholarship may be awarded for any of the 5 main scholarship categories at Year 9 i.e. academic, all rounder, drama, music or sport. Candidates will need to provide a copy of their baptismal and first Holy Communion certificates. The priest reference form must also be completed.
Year 9 Drama Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a promising drama student. Students will be expected to attend an audition and an interview with a member of the Senior Management Team and Head of Drama. The drama scholar will be expected to take a leading role in school productions, to attend the extra-curricular classes in LAMDA acting and devising, and to be part of a select committee to promote drama throughout the school.
Year 9 Music Scholarship. This scholarship includes tuition fees for up to 2 instruments. The school looks for evidence of future potential as well as current achievements. Candidates will be assessed for the Scholarship by the Director of Music at the time of the entrance examinations. The music scholar will be expected to take a leading role in school ensemble activities, and to perform at concerts and other public events.
Year 9 Sport Scholarship. Proven sporting ability/interests will be the basis for selection and potential will also be assessed. Priority will be given to candidates who excel in at least 2 of the school’s major sports (rugby, hockey, netball, cricket, tennis, swimming and athletics). Candidates will be assessed for the scholarship by the Director of Sport at the time of the entrance examinations. In the event that a student excels in only one particular sporting field, a scholarship may still be awarded. Evidence of the student’s achievements, including a testimonial from their coach as appropriate, will need to be provided before assessment takes place.
Special Talent Award. This award will be presented to a student who excels in one area (linked to drama, music or sport) to a high level i.e. competing at county, national and international level. The award will provide the student with a financial contribution towards lessons or equipment in the area of their special talent. This award will be reviewed at the end of each academic year. Students will be asked to provide ongoing evidence of their special talent.
Sixth Form Scholarships
The following scholarships categories may be awarded at Sixth Form:
Sixth Form Academic Scholarship (internal candidates). Academic Scholarships (normally 3) may be awarded by the Principal following the results of the mock GCSE examinations.
Sixth Form GCSE Achievement Scholarship (internal candidates). This is awarded by the Principal at the beginning of the Michaelmas Term. The award is made to the Year 12 entrant with the highest GCSE results. Only internal candidates and those not in receipt of other scholarships are eligible for consideration.
Sixth Form Academic Scholarship (external candidates). The Principal has the discretion to award scholarships based on academic merit to entrants to the school at Sixth Form. These scholarships are awarded in the Lent Term preceding entry and are based on interview and GCSE mock results and/or supporting school report and/or entrance examinations.
Sixth Form Open Scholarship (all rounder) (internal or external candidates). This award is to a student who is likely to contribute exceptionally to the overall life of the Sixth Form. The recipient is likely to be good academically, with major extra-curricular strengths. Students will be selected from the scholarship assessments and the current Headteacher’s reference will be given careful consideration. Students will also attend an interview with a member of the Senior Management Team.
Sixth Form Academic Boarding Scholarship (internal or external candidates). The Principal has the discretion to award scholarships, e.g. based on outstanding GCSE results, to students who are joining the Sixth Form as full or weekly boarders. These are only awarded if there is sufficient space in the boarding houses.
Special Talent Award (internal or external candidates). This award will be presented to a student who excels in one area (linked to drama, music or sport) to a high level i.e. competing at county, national and international level. The award will provide the student with a financial contribution towards lessons or equipment in the area of their special talent. This award will be reviewed at the end of each academic year. Students will be asked to provide ongoing evidence of their special talent.
Sixth Form Awards (internal candidates)
There are a number of Awards each worth £500 per annum. These are listed in the Bursaries & Scholarships Policy. The Principal has the discretion to offer an external candidate any Sixth Form Award that has not been won by an internal candidate.
The school celebrates the honour of all scholarship achievements and students who win scholarships gain an important benefit in terms of the public recognition, media coverage, school references, university admissions and job applications. There is a Gifted & Talented (G&T) Programme and scholars who are placed on the G&T Register are afforded additional target setting, monitoring and reporting.
Most scholarships will have a fee remission attached to them, which will normally be in the range 10%-50% of fees. All scholarships are net of prompt payment discount. The total value of the scholarships awarded will depend on the available funds. In the event that parents do not require the fee remission attached to a scholarship in order to afford the school fees, they are invited to donate part or all of the fee remission to a designated bursaries fund. Subject to the availability of funds, an additional means-tested remission up to 100% of fees may be awarded to a recipient of a scholarship, if the fees would otherwise be unaffordable.
Scholarships are currently under review and will be amended for 2012 entry.
Year 7 Scholarships & Special Talent Awards for the Academic Year 2011-2012
Scholarship candidates follow the normal entrance procedure (assessments in English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning and a general interview where students are invited to prepare a short presentation on a subject of their choice) and, dependent on the type of scholarship, a further assessment.
Candidates for an Academic or Open Scholarship will be required to provide an additional presentation on a given topic. Candidates for an Open Scholarship would also be expected to attend at least one other scholarship assessment (i.e. Music, Sport or Drama) or be able to demonstrate/provide evidence of a special talent. Candidates for Drama, Sport or Music Scholarships would be expected to provide details of their experience and attainment with the initial scholarship application form and will be required to attend an additional assessment, relevant to the type of scholarship.
For entry in September 2012, assessments will take place for both boys and girls in January 2012.
The following scholarship categories may be awarded at Year 7 entry:
Academic Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to the student who excels academically. The highest achieving academic scholar will be awarded the Year 7 Hawley Academic Scholarship
Open Scholarship (All Rounder). This scholarship is awarded to a student who is likely to contribute exceptionally well to the overall life of the school. The recipient is likely to be in the top quartile academically, with major extra-curricular strengths. Students will be selected from the scholarship assessments and the current Headteacher’s reference will be given careful consideration. Students applying for this scholarship must also sit the academic scholarship and at least one other scholarship (i.e. Drama, Music or Sport). The highest achieving student will be awarded the Year 7 Dennett All Rounder Scholarship.
Diocesan Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a Catholic student who is currently attending a voluntary-aided Catholic primary school and who has attended this school for at least the final two years. The scholarship may be awarded for any of the five main scholarship categories for Year 7 entry ie Academic, All Rounder, Sport, Drama or Music. Applications should be supported by a Baptismal Certificate and a reference from your Parish Priest.
Catholic Independent Schools Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a Catholic student who is currently attending a Catholic independent school and who has attended this school for at least the final two years. The scholarship may be awarded for any of the five main scholarship categories for Year 7 entry ie Academic, All Rounder, Sport, Drama or Music. Applications should be supported by a Baptismal Certificate and a reference from your Parish Priest.
Drama Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to promising drama students entering Year 7. Students will be expected to attend an audition and an interview with the Head of Drama. The highest achieving drama scholar will be awarded the Year 7 St Genesius Drama Scholarship. The St Genesius scholar will be expected to take a leading role in school productions, to attend the extra-curricular classes in LAMDA acting and devising, and to be part of a select committee to promote drama throughout the school.
Music Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to promising musicians entering Year 7 and includes tuition fees for up to two instruments. The school looks for evidence of future potential as well as current achievements. Candidates will be expected to present performances in two disciplines, one of which may be singing. In addition, all candidates will be asked to sing a rehearsed piece (folk song, verse of hymn etc). The St Cecilia scholar will be expected to take a leading role in school ensemble activities, and to perform at concerts and other public events.
Sport Scholarship. The Year 7 Anderson Scholarship is awarded to the highest performing candidate. Proven sporting ability/interests will be the basis for selection and potential will also be assessed. Priority will be given to candidates who excel in at least two of the school’s major sports (rugby, hockey, netball, cricket, tennis, swimming and athletics). In the event that a student excels in only one particular sporting field, a scholarship may still be awarded. Evidence of the student’s achievements, including a testimonial from their coach as appropriate, will need to be provided before assessment takes place. Candidates will attend a general scholarship assessment session. Following this assessment, a maximum of 10 students will be selected to return to for the final selection. invited to the scholarship assessment with the Director of Sport. The Year 7 Anderson Sport Scholar will be expected to represent the school at sporting events as required by the Director of Sport.
Special Talent Award. This award will be presented to a student who excels in one area (linked to drama, music or sport) to a high level i.e. competing at county, national and international level. The award will provide the student with a financial contribution towards lessons or equipment in the area of their special talent. This award will be reviewed at the end of each academic year. Students will be asked to provide ongoing evidence of their special talent.
Scholarships are currently under review and will be amended for 2012 entry.
Year 9 Scholarships
These scholarships are assessed in January of the year of entry and are open to candidates choosing entry either by the New Hall entrance examinations or by Common Entrance.
The following scholarships categories may be awarded at Year 9:
Year 9 Academic Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to the student who excels academically.
Year 9 Open Scholarship (all rounder). This scholarship is awarded to a student who is likely to contribute exceptionally well to the overall life of the school. The recipient is likely to be in the top quartile academically, with major extra-curricular strengths. Students will be selected from the scholarship assessments and the current Headteacher’s reference will be given careful consideration. Students applying for an all rounder scholarship must also sit the academic scholarship and at least one other scholarship; either drama, music or sport.
Year 9 Catholic Independent Schools Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a practising Catholic student who is currently attending a Catholic independent school and who has attended this school for at least the final 2 years. The scholarship may be awarded for any of the 5 main scholarship categories at Year 9 i.e. academic, all rounder, drama, music or sport. Candidates will need to provide a copy of their baptismal and first Holy Communion certificates. The priest reference form must also be completed.
Year 9 Drama Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a promising drama student. Students will be expected to attend an audition and an interview with a member of the Senior Management Team and Head of Drama. The drama scholar will be expected to take a leading role in school productions, to attend the extra-curricular classes in LAMDA acting and devising, and to be part of a select committee to promote drama throughout the school.
Year 9 Music Scholarship. This scholarship includes tuition fees for up to 2 instruments. The school looks for evidence of future potential as well as current achievements. Candidates will be assessed for the Scholarship by the Director of Music at the time of the entrance examinations. The music scholar will be expected to take a leading role in school ensemble activities, and to perform at concerts and other public events.
Year 9 Sport Scholarship. Proven sporting ability/interests will be the basis for selection and potential will also be assessed. Priority will be given to candidates who excel in at least 2 of the school’s major sports (rugby, hockey, netball, cricket, tennis, swimming and athletics). Candidates will be assessed for the scholarship by the Director of Sport at the time of the entrance examinations. In the event that a student excels in only one particular sporting field, a scholarship may still be awarded. Evidence of the student’s achievements, including a testimonial from their coach as appropriate, will need to be provided before assessment takes place.
Special Talent Award. This award will be presented to a student who excels in one area (linked to drama, music or sport) to a high level i.e. competing at county, national and international level. The award will provide the student with a financial contribution towards lessons or equipment in the area of their special talent. This award will be reviewed at the end of each academic year. Students will be asked to provide ongoing evidence of their special talent.
Sixth Form Scholarships
The following scholarships categories may be awarded at Sixth Form:
Sixth Form Academic Scholarship (internal candidates). Academic Scholarships (normally 3) may be awarded by the Principal following the results of the mock GCSE examinations.
Sixth Form GCSE Achievement Scholarship (internal candidates). This is awarded by the Principal at the beginning of the Michaelmas Term. The award is made to the Year 12 entrant with the highest GCSE results. Only internal candidates and those not in receipt of other scholarships are eligible for consideration.
Sixth Form Academic Scholarship (external candidates). The Principal has the discretion to award scholarships based on academic merit to entrants to the school at Sixth Form. These scholarships are awarded in the Lent Term preceding entry and are based on interview and GCSE mock results and/or supporting school report and/or entrance examinations.
Sixth Form Open Scholarship (all rounder) (internal or external candidates). This award is to a student who is likely to contribute exceptionally to the overall life of the Sixth Form. The recipient is likely to be good academically, with major extra-curricular strengths. Students will be selected from the scholarship assessments and the current Headteacher’s reference will be given careful consideration. Students will also attend an interview with a member of the Senior Management Team.
Sixth Form Academic Boarding Scholarship (internal or external candidates). The Principal has the discretion to award scholarships, e.g. based on outstanding GCSE results, to students who are joining the Sixth Form as full or weekly boarders. These are only awarded if there is sufficient space in the boarding houses.
Special Talent Award (internal or external candidates). This award will be presented to a student who excels in one area (linked to drama, music or sport) to a high level i.e. competing at county, national and international level. The award will provide the student with a financial contribution towards lessons or equipment in the area of their special talent. This award will be reviewed at the end of each academic year. Students will be asked to provide ongoing evidence of their special talent.
Sixth Form Awards (internal candidates)
There are a number of Awards each worth £500 per annum. These are listed in the Bursaries & Scholarships Policy. The Principal has the discretion to offer an external candidate any Sixth Form Award that has not been won by an internal candidate.
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