ROEDEAN SCHOOL (SA): ACADEMIC OPEN SCHOLARSHIP

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1 ROEDEAN SCHOOL (SA): ACADEMIC OPEN SCHOLARSHIP 1. Scholarships will be awarded based on the results of a competitive examination, open to girls presently in Grade 7. These are The Anne Cleaver, The Ella la Maitre, The Joan Raikes, and The Hoogenhout Scholarships. Details, and the criteria relating to each scholarship, are attached. The awards are subject to excellent reports on work and conduct. 2. Awards will not be made unless the standard of work in the examination is considered high enough to justify them. 3. The standard of papers set will be that expected of outstanding scholars in Grade The examination will consist of: 4.1. A paper in English incorporating comprehension, creative writing, general knowledge, general skills, and interpretation of facts and data A paper in Mathematics. NB: There is no set syllabus used for any of the above the student s general level of ability will be tested. 5. Papers will be written at Roedean School (SA) on Wednesday, 5 March In the case of girls living a very long distance from Roedean, special permission may be granted for them to write at their home schools. Requests to write offsite, must be submitted by the Principal of the school, at least a week before the examination. Provision will not be made for the examination to be written on an alternative day. 6. The financial position of the parents is not a criterion. 7. The decisions of the Bursary & Scholarship Committee in awarding the scholarships will be final and no correspondence will be entered into in this regard. 8. Mrs Williams, the Executive Headmistress, will notify the winners telephonically on 11 April 2014 and all candidates will receive a letter informing them of the winners. No correspondence will be entered into regarding the results of the scholarship examination. The scholarships will commence at the beginning of In making application, a detailed Grade 6 report will be required. In addition, any talent displayed by the candidate in the fields of music, dramatic arts, visual arts, and/or sport should be mentioned. Roedean reserves the right to request a letter of recommendation from the head of the school currently attended by the candidate. 10. Applicants must complete the enclosed application form. Unsuccessful candidates are not under any obligation whatsoever to attend Roedean School (SA). 11. The closing date for receipt of applications is 26 February Before making application to write the Roedean scholarship examination, parents should consult the head of the school currently attended by their daughter.

2 ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP FOR ENTRY INTO GRADE We invite applications from girls currently in Grade 7 to write the academic scholarship Scholarship examination application form for girls currently in Grade 7 Applicant s name: Date of birth: Parent s / legal guardian s name: Postal address: Code: Parent s tel. no Home: Work: Cell: Previous school(s): Present school: Except in special circumstances, all papers will be written at Roedean School (SA) on 5 March 2014 Applications close on 26 February 2014 Completed applications should be addressed to: The Executive Headmistress, Roedean School (SA), Private Bag X3031, Houghton 2041 OR Fax: OR scholarships@roedeanschool.co.za. Together with the following: A non-refundable registration fee of R50 (Fifty Rand) A copy of the candidate s 2013 Grade 6 year-end report If there are no written comments on the report, please enclose a letter of recommendation from the head of the applicant s school

3 ROEDEAN SCHOOL (SA) SCHOLARSHIP Name of award: Anne Cleaver academic scholarship. Value: R for 2015 Award criteria Must be Lower V (Grade 8) on entry All submissions will be treated confidentially by the Bursary & Scholarship Committee. Open to pupils of Roedean Junior School and other schools Outstanding performance in the scholarship examination A personal interview may be required The applicant, and at least one parent, should be South African citizens or have permanent residence. Roedean School (SA) reserves the right to request proof of citizenship Conditions of continued support (annual review) Behaviour the candidate must conform to the Guiding Principles of Roedean School (SA) and make a positive contribution to the school community To retain the scholarship, the student will be assessed annually on scholastic performance and her level of commitment to the school This award is subject to the candidate maintaining a high standard of work and conduct Conditions for withdrawal of award This award will be forfeited in consequence of unsatisfactory work or conduct, as determined by the Executive Headmistress acting in consultation with the Bursary & Scholarship Committee This award may be withdrawn due to non-payment of school fees

4 ROEDEAN SCHOOL (SA) SCHOLARSHIP Name of award: Ella la Maitre academic scholarship. Value: R for 2015 Award criteria: Must be Lower V (Grade 8) on entry All submissions will be treated confidentially by the Bursary & Scholarship Committee. Open to pupils of Roedean Junior School and other schools Outstanding performance in the academic scholarship examination A personal interview may be required The applicant, and at least one parent, should be South African citizens or have permanent residence. Roedean School (SA) reserves the right to request proof of citizenship Conditions of continued support (annual review) Behaviour the candidate must conform to the Guiding Principles of Roedean School (SA) and make a positive contribution to the school community To retain the scholarship, the student will be assessed annually on scholastic performance and her level of commitment to the school This award is subject to the candidate maintaining a high standard of work and conduct Conditions for withdrawal of award This award will be forfeited in consequence of unsatisfactory work or conduct, as determined by the Executive Headmistress acting in consultation with the Bursary & Scholarship Committee This award may be withdrawn due to non-payment of school fees

5 ROEDEAN SCHOOL (SA) SCHOLARSHIP Name of award: Joan Raikes academic scholarship Value: R for 2015 Award Criteria: Must be Lower V (Grade 8) on entry All submissions will be treated confidentially by the Bursary & Scholarship Committee Open to other schools pupils only Roedean Junior School pupils are not eligible Outstanding performance in the scholarship examination A personal interview may be required The applicant, and at least one parent, should be South African citizens or have permanent residence. Roedean School reserves the right to request proof of citizenship Conditions of continued support (annual review) Behaviour the candidate must conform to the Guiding Principles of Roedean School (SA) and make a positive contribution to the school community To retain the scholarship, the student will be assessed annually on scholastic performance and her level of commitment to the school This award is subject to the candidate maintaining a high standard of work and conduct Conditions for withdrawal of award This award will be forfeited in consequence of unsatisfactory work or conduct, as determined by the Executive Headmistress acting in consultation with the Bursary & Scholarship Committee This award may be withdrawn due to non-payment of school fees

6 ROEDEAN SCHOOL (SA) SCHOLARSHIP Name of award: Hoogenhout academic scholarship Value: R for 2015 Donor request: Afrikaans Home Language Speaker. This scholarship will be awarded to an identified candidate, preferably at Grade 8 level, for the duration of her Senior School career and will be re-awarded only after completion of the winner s period of study at Roedean. If a suitable candidate cannot be identified in Grade 8, then the school reserves the right to identify a suitable candidate from Grade 9 upwards. Award criteria: Preferably Lower V (Grade 8) on entry All submissions are treated in confidence by the Bursary & Scholarship Committee Open to pupils of Roedean Junior School and other schools Outstanding performance in the academic scholarship examination and/or academic examinations in the normal course of the Roedean School curriculum A personal interview may be required The applicant and at least one parent should be South African citizens or have permanent residence. Roedean School reserves the right to request proof of this Conditions of continued support (annual review) Behaviour conform to the Guiding Principles of Roedean School (SA) and make a positive contribution to the school community To retain the scholarship, the student will be assessed annually on scholastic performance and her level of commitment to the school This award is subject to the candidate maintaining a high standard of work and conduct Conditions for withdrawal of award This award may be forfeited in consequence of unsatisfactory work or conduct, as determined by the Executive Headmistress acting in consultation with the Bursary & Scholarship Committee This award may be withdrawn due to non-payment of school fees

7 ROEDEAN SCHOOL (SA) SCHOLARSHIP: SPORT Name of award: Scholarship for sport or cultural achievement Value: R for 2015 General award criteria: Must be Lower V (Grade 8) or Upper V (Grade 10) on entry Open to Roedean Junior School and other schools This scholarship may be awarded at the discretion of the Executive Headmistress, acting in consultation with the Bursary & Scholarship Committee The candidate will be selected according to the criteria of outstanding contributions, whether by way of meritorious sporting achievement or cultural achievement The applicant and at least one parent should be South African citizens or have permanent residence. Roedean School reserves the right to request proof of this Further award criteria: 1. The applicant should be of provincial standard in at least one sport and proof of provincial colours should be submitted with the application. The applicant should play at least two other sports offered at Roedean School (SA) at A-team standard 2. On receipt of an application, we will schedule an interview at which the applicant will be required to demonstrate her skills in the sports indicated on the form 3. Applications close on 26 February, 2014 and interviews will be conducted on the afternoon of 6 March and all day on 7 March No award will be made if the level of skill and/or ability demonstrated is not high enough to justify it. The award is subject to the candidate maintaining a high standard of academic work, sporting achievement, and conduct 5. Provision will not be made for the interview to be conducted on an alternative day 6. The financial position of the parents is not a criterion 7. The decisions of the Bursary & Scholarship Committee in awarding this scholarship will be final and no correspondence will be entered into in this regard 8. Mrs Williams, the Executive Headmistress, will notify the winners telephonically on 11 April 2014, and all candidates will receive a letter informing them of the winners. No correspondence will be entered into regarding the results of the interviews. The scholarship will commence at the beginning of In making application, a detailed Grade 6 report will be required. In addition, any talent displayed by the candidate in the fields of music, dramatic arts, and/or visual arts should be mentioned. We reserve the right to request a letter of recommendation from the head of the school which the candidate currently attends 10. Unsuccessful candidates are not under any obligation whatsoever to attend Roedean School (SA) 11. Before making application parents should consult the Head of the school currently attended by their daughter

8 Conditions of continued support (annual review) Behaviour the candidate must conform to the Guiding Principles of Roedean School (SA) and make a positive contribution to the school community To retain the scholarship, the student will be assessed annually on academic performance, her skill and ability in her chosen discipline, and her level of commitment to the school The award is subject to the candidate maintaining a high standard of work and conduct Conditions for withdrawal of award This award may be forfeited in consequence of unsatisfactory work or conduct, as determined by the Executive Headmistress acting in consultation with the Bursary & Scholarship Committee This award may be withdrawn due to non-payment of school fees

9 SCHOLARSHIP FOR SPORT OR CULTURAL ACHIEVEMENT FOR ENTRY INTO GRADE We invite applications from girls currently in Grade 7 to apply for the Scholarship for Sport or Cultural Achievement Application form for Sport Applicant s name: Date of birth: Parent s/legal guardian s name: Postal address: Code: Parent s tel nos Home: Work: Cell: Previous school(s): Present school: I am applying for this scholarship in the following discipline - please refer to the criteria: Please indicate which sports you play and detail provincial colours: Interviews for the Scholarship for Sport or Cultural Achievement will be conducted, by appointment, on the afternoon of 6 March and on 7 March 2014 Applications close on 26 February 2014 Completed applications should be addressed to: The Executive Headmistress, Roedean School (SA), Private Bag X3031, Houghton 2041 OR Fax: OR scholarships@roedeanschool.co.za Together with the following: A non-refundable registration fee of R50 (Fifty Rand) A copy of the applicant s 2013 Grade 6 year-end report If there are no written comments on the report, please enclose a letter of recommendation from the head of the present school

10 ROEDEAN SCHOOL (SA) SCHOLARSHIP: CULTURAL Name of award: Scholarship for sport or cultural achievement Value: R for 2015 General award criteria: Must be Lower V (Grade 8) or Upper V (Grade 10) on entry Open to Roedean Junior School and other schools This scholarship may be awarded at the discretion of the Executive Headmistress, acting in consultation with the Bursary & Scholarship Committee The candidate will be selected according to the criteria of outstanding contributions, whether by way of meritorious sporting achievement or cultural achievement The applicant and at least one parent should be South African citizens or have permanent residence. Roedean School reserves the right to request proof of this Additional award criteria: 1. On receipt of an application form and a portfolio of evidence of cultural achievement, an interview will be scheduled at which the applicant will be required to demonstrate her skills in the discipline of choice, as detailed below 2. Applications close on 26 February, 2014 and interviews will be conducted on the afternoon of 6 March and on 7 March No award will be made if the level of skill and/or ability demonstrated is not high enough to justify it. The award is subject to the candidate maintaining a high standard of academic work, cultural achievement, and conduct 4. The financial position of the parents is not a criterion 5. The decision of the Bursary & Scholarship Committee in awarding this scholarship will be final and no correspondence will be entered into in this regard 6. Mrs Williams, the Executive Headmistress, will notify the winners telephonically on 11 April 2014, and all candidates will receive a letter informing them of the winners. No correspondence will be entered into regarding the results of the interviews. The Scholarship will commence at the beginning of In making application, a detailed Grade 6 report will be required. In addition, any other talent displayed by the candidate should be mentioned. We reserve the right to request a letter of recommendation from the head of the school which the candidate attends 8. Unsuccessful candidates are not under any obligation whatsoever to attend Roedean School (SA) 9. Before making application parents should consult the head of the school currently attended by their daughter 10. The discipline of expertise, ie visual arts, music, or dramatic arts, must be taken as a subject to Matriculation level

11 Dramatic arts: An interview will be required centering on the applicant s understanding, interest, and experience in the field of the performing arts The applicant must present a prepared monologue and poem (published works) She may be requested to perform an unprepared piece Proof of any previous involvement in dramatic arts and related activities is required The applicant will be required to study dramatic arts as a Matriculation subject and participate in school productions Music: Applicants should arrive dressed in neutral black clothing. The applicant should have a musical curriculum vitae illustrating past participation An interview will be required An audition will be held to determine standard of playing minimum standard of performance must be comparable to Grade 4 A theory paper will be written comparable to Grade 2 The successful candidate should be studying subject music and playing the practical instrument at school The applicant must have participated regularly, and for a sustained period in at least one music group activity, and must continue such activity at Roedean, eg: by joining the choir, orchestra, etc The applicant will be required to study music as a Matriculation subject and participate in school musical events Visual arts: The candidate s work must bear evidence of significant integration of art into her daily life Portfolio requirements: o A minimum of three most recent art works must be presented (not mounted or framed). Three different media must have been used: eg: charcoal, watercolour, and oil, or mixed media o The works must be verified as the applicant s own original product A short curriculum vitae is required describing the applicant s activities, spanning at least two years prior to date of application Merits or certificates must be included on application The applicant will be required to engage in: o A half-hour drawing session o A fifteen minute interview Conditions of continued support (annual review) Behaviour the candidate must conform to the Guiding Principles of Roedean School (SA) and make a positive contribution to the school community To retain the Scholarship, the student will be assessed annually on academic performance, her skill and ability in her chosen discipline, and her level of commitment to the school The award is subject to the candidate maintaining a high standard of work and conduct Conditions for withdrawal of award This award may be forfeited in consequence of unsatisfactory work or conduct, as determined by the Executive Headmistress acting in consultation with the Bursary & Scholarship Committee This award may be withdrawn due to non-payment of school fees

12 SCHOLARSHIP FOR SPORT OR CULTURAL ACHIEVEMENT FOR ENTRY INTO GRADE We invite applications from girls currently in Grade 7 to apply for the Scholarship for Sport or Cultural Achievement Application form for Cultural Applicant s name: Date of birth: Parent s/legal guardian s name: Postal address: Code: Parent s tel. no Home: Work: Cell: Previous school(s): Present school: I am applying for this scholarship in the following discipline - please refer to the criteria and provide details Music Dramatic Arts Visual Arts Interviews for the Scholarship for Sport or Cultural Achievement will be conducted, by appointment, on the afternoon of 6 March and on 7 March, 2014 Applications close on 26 February, 2014 Completed applications should be addressed to: The Executive Headmistress, Roedean School (SA), Private Bag X3031, Houghton 2041 OR Fax: OR scholarships@roedeanschool.co.za Together with the following: A non-refundable Registration fee of R50 (Fifty Rand) A copy of the applicant s 2013 Grade 6 year-end report If there are no written comments on the report, please enclose a letter of recommendation from the head of the present school.