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In the academic year beginning September 2012, the Governors will award scholarships to children of outstanding ability. These are awarded for music, sport, academic, arts, cricket and in exceptional circumstances, an all-rounder, which encompasses all of the above. Scholarships involve the reduction of fees, by a percentage, which is retained throughout a pupil’s time at Taverham Hall School, subject to satisfactory progress. Scholarship tests take place in November.
Scholarships will be awarded on the results of assessments and interviews to be held in November 2012.
The closing date for applications will be end October 2012.
Applicants should be under 11 years old on 1 September 2012 and should be in Year 3 or above at the time of the test. Completed application forms should be returned to the Headmaster. Candidates will be notified of the exact arrangements in advance.
New 11+ entry point: scholarships are available at 11+ for talented and dedicated pupils, who are committed to reaching their full potential in the upper years at Taverham Hall School. Pupils must be new to the school at this entry point and we aim to reward a mix of abilities. Scholarships are available in the areas of music, art, sport and academics. The school’s 100% pass rate at CE, along with the opportunity for increased responsibility and exposure to a broad and stimulating curriculum, clearly indicate the massive benefits of an education in Years 7 and 8 at Taverham Hall School. As a result, the governors wish to offer this special opportunity to a wider range of pupils. The closing date for applications for the 11+ scholarships will be beginning November 2012.
Please contact the headmaster’s secretary on +44 (0)1603 868206 for an application form or click here to submit your enquiry online (please indicate in the ‘Comments’ box which scholarship you are interested in).
Academic Awards
External candidates are requested to provide the school with any standardised assessment or SATS results. High scores in these standardised areas of assessment; mathematics, English, reading and verbal reasoning will provide a strong indication of academic scholarship ability. The school has already standardised data for any internal candidates.
The academic scholarship papers will test pupils’ powers of reasoning, deduction, inference and creativity and consists of a written examination and an interview. Papers are set in English and Mathematics.
Music Awards
Music scholarships are offered annually at the discretion of the Governors.
Candidates should be in Year 3 or above at the time of the test. An award would normally be tenable throughout a child’s time in the school, subject to termly review as to satisfactory work and progress. The recipient will be expected to make a positive and lively contribution to the musical life of the school.
The examination has three components – instrumental, vocal and an interview. Candidates should prepare pieces on any instrument they are offering and are encouraged to bring a short song. A specific standard is not required; however children should show natural talent as well as a conscientious attitude to music. In addition to simple sight-reading and aural tests, candidates will be given an opportunity to talk about themselves and their involvement with music.
The Music Department hosts a team of ten visiting specialist teachers and a full range of orchestral instruments is offered. Tuition on guitar, voice and African drumming is also available. All pupils are encouraged to work towards the ABRSM examinations and there are numerous opportunities for musicians to perform at school. Concerts are held regularly and there is a range of extra-curricular ensembles for children to join including; Jazz Band, Junior Choir, four African drum ensembles, Orchestra, Flute Choir, Oboe Consort, Rock Band and Chapel Choir.
Children in years 3, 4, 5 and 6 have two periods of class music per week with those in years 7 and 8 receiving one lesson. Children follow a progressive study of music, involving a variety of topics, where their composition, performance and listening skills are developed.
Any further advice or information may be obtained from the Director of Music, Mr W Drew-Batty, who will be happy to meet parents of prospective candidates informally at any convenient time.
Sports Awards
Sports scholarships are offered annually at the discretion of the Governors.
Candidates should be in Year 3 or above at the time of the test. The recipient will be expected to make a positive and lively contribution to the sporting life of the school in all sports.
Candidates will be assessed across a variety of aspects of fitness including speed, endurance and agility. Candidates will have the opportunity to demonstrate their proficiency in cricket, hockey, rounders, rugby, netball and swimming. A high level of proficiency in at least one of these sports is expected. A report from their coach(es) or sports teacher is also a requirement.
The school has a very impressive Sports Hall which is currently used as the centre of excellence for Norfolk youth cricket and also home venue for the Thoroughbreds netball team. A high level of performance and ability in either of these two sports in particular could lead to a cricket or netball scholarship for the right candidate.
Fixtures take place every Wednesday throughout the term in the major games of rugby, hockey, cricket, netball and rounders with swimming matches occurring throughout the academic year.
Sport plays a major role in the life of the school with three afternoon games’ sessions and a PE lesson a week in addition to a variety of hobbies on offer including karate, canoeing and football. PE lessons include health related fitness, athletics and tennis.
Any further advice or information may be obtained from the Director of Sport, Mr I Martin, who will be happy to meet parents of prospective candidates informally at any convenient time.
Arts Awards
Arts scholarships are offered annually at the discretion of the Governors.
Candidates should be in Year 3 or above at the time of the test. The recipient will be expected to make a positive contribution to the Art department of the school.
Candidates will be assessed across a variety of aspects and will be required to bring in a small selection of examples of their work (in any media) – i.e. paintings, drawings, photos, constructions etc. A report from their current teacher is also a requirement. In addition, candidates will be given an opportunity to talk about themselves and their involvement with art and details of any competitions they have entered/won.
A specific standard is not required; however children should show natural talent as well as aspirations to excel in art. The high standards achieved by our pupils are recognised by Senior Schools who have consistently awarded Arts Scholarships to a number of pupils over the past decade. Art is taught two lessons per week. Workshops with visiting artist exploring a variety of media and techniques, trips to galleries and other places of artistic interest and entry into regional and national art competitions provides our pupils with the opportunity to expand their talents.
Any further advice or information may be obtained from the Head of Art, Mrs W Stamp, who will be happy to meet parents of prospective candidates informally at any convenient time.
Please contact us if you would like more information on our scholarships.