Boys' School Scholarships for Boys Entering Year 7 in 2022

Page created by Aaron Jimenez
 
CONTINUE READING
Boys’ School Scholarships for Boys Entering Year 7 in 2022

The Saint Kentigern Trust Board offers a number of Scholarships for boys wishing to enter Saint Kentigern Boys’ School
at the Year 7 level.

The value of the Scholarships is up to 50% of the tuition fee for Years 7 and 8.The tenure of the Scholarship is closely
monitored, with a full review at the end of each academic year. Should a boy not be committing himself properly to his
studies, the Scholarship could be withdrawn.
•   Candidates for the following Scholarships must be boys who are currently in Year 6 at a New Zealand School.
•   On receipt of the application form, the candidate’s present Principal may be asked to provide a confidential report to
    the Principal of Saint Kentigern Boys’ School.
•   Scholarship examinations will be written on Thursday 4 March 2021 at Saint Kentigern Boys’ School. The
    examinations will take a full day. This is the only date examinations can be sat and there will be no exceptions made
    to this rule. The closing date for applications to be submitted is Monday 22 February 2021. The examination scripts
    and the marks awarded will be the property of Saint Kentigern Boys’ School. Marks are not forwarded to candidates.

Year 7 JC Chalmers Academic Scholarship
The primary consideration in making this award will be a student’s performance in the Scholarship examinations
scheduled on Thursday 4 March 2021 and after an interview with the Principal of the Boys’ School. Only those candidates
who do well in the examinations will be invited to attend the interview.

All candidates will be informed of the decision of the Scholarship Committee but actual marks will not be given nor will
papers be returned. An announcement could be expected during Term 2.

Year 7 Alison All Round Scholarship
This is awarded to a boy entering Year 7 who displays all-round excellence in academic, sport and/or cultural fields.
Candidates applying for the Alison All Round Scholarship must attend the examinations scheduled on Thursday 4 March
2021. A shortlist of candidates will be selected from results gained in the examinations and from information submitted
in the initial application form. These boys will be required to attend an interview with the Principal of the Boys’ School
during Term 2.

Year 7 Old Collegians’ Jubilee and Old Collegians’ Scholarships
Each of these is awarded to a boy entering Year 7 who displays all-round excellence in academic, sport and/or cultural
fields and who also must be the child of an Old Collegian or have a family connection to an Old Collegian. Candidates
applying for the Old Collegians’ Scholarships must attend the examinations scheduled on Thursday 4 March 2021. A
shortlist of candidates will be selected from results gained in the examinations and from information submitted in the
initial application form. These boys will be required to attend an interview with the Principal of the Boys’ School along
with a representative from the Old Collegians during Term 2.

Year 7 Geoff Burgess Music Scholarship
This Scholarship is awarded to a boy entering Year 7 after an audition with the Boys’ School Director of Music
and an interview with the Principal of the Boys’ School. Candidates applying for a Music Scholarship must attend
the examinations scheduled on Thursday 4 March 2021. Candidates will need to show proficiency in one or more
instruments. They will also be expected to take an active part in performance music at the Boys’ School.

Candidates will need to show proficiency in one or more instruments. Successful candidates will be expected to perform
at Grade 3 level or better on their principal instrument. They will also be expected to take an active part in performance
music at the Boys’ School.
                                                                                                                             BR-j10507
Conditions and Regulations of Scholarships
1.   The fee for the Scholarship application is $25.00 (GST incl.) per candidate. The fee includes all categories and
     covers administrative costs. The fee is payable in cash, cheque payable to Saint Kentigern Boys’ School, internet
     banking to Saint Kentigern account BNZ 02 0108 0501202 00 or direct debit to credit card as per detail shown on
     the application form.

2.   The subjects for academic examinations are English, Mathematics and Reasoning.

3.   Scholarships are tenable for two years, provided the Principal is able to give a satisfactory report to the Trust
     Board at regular intervals of the character, diligence and progress of the scholar. In the case of an unsatisfactory
     report the Scholarship could be terminated.

4.   The Scholarship examinations will be overseen and monitored by the Principal, and the results and his
     recommendations reported to the Trust Board. In making the awards the Trust Board will, in addition to the results
     of the examination, have regard to the candidate’s previous school record and his general bearing and attitude to
     study, games and discipline. The decision of the Principal is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

5.   The Trust Board reserves the right not to award any or all of the Scholarships offered if the candidates do not
     reach the required standard.

6.   Successful candidates will be required to conform to the curriculum, expectations and rules of Saint Kentigern
     Boys’ School.

7.   Saint Kentigern Boys’ School is a Presbyterian Church School and a successful candidate is expected to participate
     fully and willingly in the Christian aspect of its curriculum.

The examination scripts and the marks awarded will be the property of Saint Kentigern Boys’ School.
Marks are not forwarded to the candidates.
Photograph to
                                                                                                            be affixed here

                             Boys’ School Scholarship Application Form
                                   for boys entering Year 7 in 2022

I wish to enter my son                                                                for the following Scholarship(s)
(please tick appropriate category(ies)).

Candidates may apply for more than one category

        JC Chalmers Academic Scholarship                                Alison All Round Scholarship

        Old Collegians’ Jubilee Scholarship                             Old Collegians’ Scholarship

        Geoff Burgess Music Scholarship

  A. Personal Details (please print in block letters)

Applicant’s Surname:                                           Given Names:

Date of Birth:                                                 Current School & Year:

Place of Birth:

Address:                                                       Ethnic Origin:

                                                               Telephone No:

Father’s Name:                                                 Mother’s Name:

Title        First Name		         Surname                      Title            First Name            Surname

Address:                                                       Address:

Home Phone No:                                                 Home Phone No:
Business Phone No:                                             Business Phone No:
Business Name & Address:                                       Business Name & Address:

Mobile:                                                        Mobile:
Email:                                                         Email:
Occupation:                                                    Occupation:

Student lives with:            both parents       mother               father                other:

                                                           1
List other schools attended:

Name of School:                                                       Years attended:

  B. Candidate Achievement

School Responsibilities: (Prefect, Library, Monitor, Peer Mediator etc.)

Positions of responsibility:

Other School Activities:

        a) Sporting

        b) Music/Cultural

        c) Other

Extra-curricular involvement:

        a) Sporting

        b) Music/Cultural

        c) Other

Cultural and/or Sporting Achievements: (please state year awarded)

Academic Prizes and/or Citizenship Awards received: (please state year awarded)

Community Involvement: (Church,World Vision, Scouts etc.)

Other information which would support this application: (please use an extra sheet if necessary)

                                                                  2
C. Music Scholarship Only

What instrument is the candidate primarily interested in? (voice, piano, violin etc.)

What standard has the candidate reached in her music studies on this instrument? (e.g. Grades in Trinity College examinations)

Name of instrumental teacher:

Can the candidate play other instruments? If so, what are they and to what level?

What musical group(s) is he currently performing with? What is his role within the group and how long has he
been involved?

What other group(s) has he been involved with in the past?

In which areas would he like to contribute to music at Saint Kentigern Boys’ School?
(In the School we currently have various choirs and instrumental groups)

  D. Old Collegians’ Scholarships Only (details of relatives who have attended Saint Kentigern)

Surname:                                                                   Given Name:

Relationship to applicant:                                                 Campus attended:

Years attended:

Surname:                                                                   Given Name:

Relationship to applicant:                                                 Campus attended:

Years attended:

Surname:                                                                   Given Name:

Relationship to applicant:                                                 Campus attended:

Years attended:

Surname:                                                                   Given Name:

Relationship to applicant:                                                 Campus attended:

Years attended:

                                                                       3
E. Why does Saint Kentigern Boys’ School appeal to you? (to be completed by the candidate)

      F. Referee Details:
 Please name one referee, other than a member of your family or your son’s present Principal, who could be approached in the event
 of your son being considered for a Scholarship.

 Name of Referee:

 Referee’s address:

 Referee’s contact no:

 Occupation of Referee:

      G. Declaration of Intent (to be completed by parent or guardian of candidate)
 I have read the description of the conditions and regulations of the Saint Kentigern Boys’ School Scholarships and agree
 to abide by them.

 I,                                                                 declare that I would like

                                                             (full name of candidate) to attend Saint Kentigern Boys’ School.

      H. Is financial hardship a factor in your application for your son to receive a Scholarship?
 YES /      NO        (Please give brief details)

 Additional information to be included:
                                                                             I authorise you to debit the application fee of $25
 Please attach / include copies of:
                                                                             to the following credit card.
 a. School reports received in the last twelve months
                                                                                 MasterCard           Visa         Amex
 b. A recent photograph attached to the first page of the application
 c. Any further information on outstanding achievements                      Card Number …………………………………….
 d. Birth certificate or Passport                                            Expiry date …………/…………
 e. $25 application fee paid via Saint Kentigern account                     Cardholder’s Name ………………………………
    BNZ 02 0108 0501202 00 or credit card details as shown                   Security Code ……………………………………
                                                                             Signature …………………………………………
Signed:

(Father)                                                                                   Date:

(Mother)

(Guardian)

PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE BOUND FOLIOS OR ANY ORIGINALS OF CERTIFICATES AND REPORTS

 This form must be completed and returned by Monday 22 February 2021 to the Principal’s PA, Saint Kentigern Boys’ School,
                                                                                                                                     BR-j10507

                 PO Box 28790, Remuera, Auckland 1541. 4  No late applications will be accepted.

                                                                4
You can also read