Scholarships for Students Entering Year 9 in 2022 - Rangi Ruru
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Scholarships for Students Entering Year 9 in 2022
Rangi Ruru Girls’ School offers scholarships opportunities to highly motivated girls entering
with abilities across many areas of life.
These areas include Academic, Music, Sport, Leadership and Cultural contributions and
talents. In order to be considered for these prestigious scholarships, girls must be willing to
contribute and participate fully in the life of Rangi Ruru, upholding our values and embracing
our spirt. These sought-after opportunities are for girls entering Year 9 in 2022.
Applicants must be New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents and currently in Year 8 to
be eligible to sit for the Year 9, 2022 Scholarship examination.
Our scholarship recipients are not only given financial support to attend Rangi Ruru, they are
immersed in programmes that ensure they reach their full potential.
Scholarships are for a portion of tuition fees, depending on the calibre and circumstances of
the student. All Scholarships are available for five years tuition, subject to continued
academic progress, application, school involvement and adherence to school values. In the
case of the Stellar Music Scholarship, continued full involvement in school music is a
requirement over the five-year scholarship tenure.
Academic Scholarships
The number and value of these scholarships is determined on an annual basis. Students
must demonstrate academic performance in our Scholarship Entrance Examination. High
performance in other academic competitions may be taken into consideration These
scholarships are offered for five years.
General Excellence Scholarships
Students must demonstrate a high level of achievement and participation in to or more of our
four identified areas: academic, leadership, sport, cultural. These scholarships are offered for
five years. If an applicant has a special strength in music as part of the Cultural component,
please note this on the application form and be prepared to attend an audition if required.
Stellar Music Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded for excellence and outstanding potential in Music, with the
number and value of these scholarships being determined on an annual basis. After
application, those short listed are invited to attend an audition lasting approximately 20
minutes. The audition will consist of a short performance of two contrasting pieces, aural tests,
sight reading and a brief discussion on the music performed/applicant involvement in music.
Shortlisted applicants must provide an accompanist at their cost or may use a backing track if
appropriate. Further details will be given to those shortlisted. These scholarships are offered
for five years.
P a g e 1|3Nancy S.B. McMillan Boarding Scholarship
For a Year 9 entering Boarding, awarded for five years at a value of $5000.00 per annum. A
girl who shows dedication to academic study and all-round abilities
General Information
The examinations will be held at Rangi Ruru Girls’ School on Wednesday 26 May with girls
required to be at the school by 1.00pm. The examinations consist of tests in English,
Mathematics, Reasoning and Creativity of a standard that can be reasonably attempted by
very academically able students in Year 8. (Each test lasts approximately 40 minutes).
All students are required to sit the Academic examination regardless of the Scholarship they
are applying for.
Full details of the examination day will be sent following receipt of your Registration form and
once registrations have closed on Friday 14 May at 4.00pm. Please note that due to the
current situation with Covid-19, Scholarship examinations and auditions are subject to
change.
Note: If your daughter is on our pre-enrolment list for entry it is still necessary to
complete and return the Scholarship Registration form.
Sample papers from previous examinations are not available.
Those shortlisted for Stellar Music Scholarship auditions will be contacted regarding their
audition time. These auditions will be held on Thursday June 3 in the Performing Arts
Building at Rangi Ruru Girls’ School.
Costs
A $100 registration fee is required for girls to sit scholarship. Those who have already
submitted a General Application for enrolment, do not have to pay an additional fee. Girls
whose mother was an Old Girl of Rangi Ruru Girls’ School are exempt from this fee. For
those students who are successful in gaining a scholarship to Rangi Ruru, this will be
credited to their account when they commence with us.
Our Fees
• Current tuition fees for Years 9 2021 are (inclusive of GST) – Day Student - $24,400
per annum (for New Zealand students)
• Boarding fees 2021 (where applicable) - $15,060 per annum
• Incidentals including uniform, stationery, outdoor education camp etc approximately
$2,500 per annum
Scholarship Offers and Results
Following the Scholarship examinations, an email confirming the process from here onwards
will be sent to all students who sat the Scholarship exam. The final process can take two
to three weeks.
Actual marks attained in the examinations remain the property of the school and are not
released to applicants. Acceptance of this proviso is a condition of the candidate’s entry and
registration for the examinations. Examination answer papers are not available.
P a g e 2|3Tenure of the Scholarship will be reviewed annually and is subject to good conduct,
adherence to the Rangi values and academic progress in keeping with the status of the
award.
To Register
Registration forms should be returned to Anita Sawyers, Enrolments Manager, by 4.00pm
on Friday 14 May 2020 by email to scholarships@rangiruru.school.nz. No late
registrations can be accepted.
Visit www.rangiruru.school.nz 59 Hewitts Road, Merivale 8014, Christchurch
P a g e 3|32 02 2 Year 9 Schol arsh ip R egistr ati on
Student Information
Surname: ___________________________________________________ First names: ______________________________________
Date of birth: ________________________________________________ Preferred name: ___________________________________
NZ Citizenship/Resident _____________________________ Current Year Level: ________________________
Country of Citizenship: _____________________ Country of Birth: _____________________ Ethnic group: ____________________
Are you a descendant of a NZ Maori? YES / NO Iwi (if known): _____________________________________
Religious denomination: _______________________________________ Application is for Day Girl or Boarder (Please circle)
School presently attending: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Previous family connections: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Information
Information from both parents is requested. Please advise us if you have a change of address, or circumstances that affect your application.
1. Mr/Mrs/Ms/Dr _________________________________________ 2. Mr/Mrs/Ms/Dr ______________________________________
Preferred name: _________________________________________ Preferred name: _______________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________________
___________________________________Postcode: ___________ ___________________________________Postcode: _________
Telephone: Home: _________________ Work: _________________ Telephone: Home: _________________ Work: ______________
Cellphone: ______________________________________________ Cellphone: ____________________________________________
Email: __________________________________________________ Email: _________________________________________________
Occupation: _____________________________________________ Occupation: ____________________________________________
Relationship to student Relationship to student
(eg mother/father/guardian): _______________________________ (eg mother/father/guardian):______________________________
Signed 1. ________________________________________________ Signed 2. ______________________________________________
(by both parties where applicable)
Date: ___________________________________________________ Date: ________________________________________________
Page 1 of 4This registration is for:
• Academic Scholarship General Excellence Scholarship
• Stellar Music Scholarship Nancy S.B. McMillan Boarding Scholarship
Please tick all that are appropriate.
Applicant information: (A small resume may be attached. Please do not submit a full CV). This section must be filled in by the
applicant.
List here areas of interest and/or achievements that you think would be of interest to the school if you were short-listed
from the examination eg ICAS results, Speech & Drama, Clubs in or out of school.
Reason for applying
List the ways in which you think you would benefit from being at Rangi Ruru Girls’ School
Page 2 of 4Parent/Guardian response:
Please indicate your reasons for applying for this Scholarship
Music (please only complete this section if you are applying for a Stellar Music Scholarship or have high ability in music
as ONE of the areas for General Excellence).
• It is anticipated that applicants shortlisted for an audition will have achieved a minimum of Grade 5/6 level or equivalent
performance experience in their main instrument/voice.
• Those wishing to present voice as their main instrument would be expected, in addition, to demonstrate performance skills on a
second instrument.
• If an applicant has a specific ability in composition (in addition to performance strengths on an instrument or voice) please
include a link to a sound file of the original music, along with, where appropriate, a hard copy of the score.
• Applicants may also include an online link to recent performance(s) if wished (youtube, sound cloud etc) to further support
their application.
Instrument/Voice Approximate Performance Experience – including examination and competition results/marks,
level/grade/number online links, as appropriate (please continue on extra paper if required and attach
of years learning to this page)
Please enclose copies (do not send originals) of recent competition/music examination reports, along with written references from
music teacher(s) supporting your application.
Name(s) and phone number(s)/email of instrumental and/or vocal teachers(s).
Instrument/Voice Teacher Name Phone/Email
Please note that not all applicants will be selected for an audition. The Principal and Director of Music will select the applicants for
shortlisting, who will then be contacted via phone and/or email with specific performance requirements for the audition, which will
be held on Thursday 3 June 2021 in the Performing Arts Building at Rangi Ruru Girls’ School.
Page 3 of 4The following documentation MUST accompany this registration for scholarship:
Completed Registration Form
Copy of NZ Birth Certificate/Passport or evidence of NZ Citizenship or Residency
Copy of most recent school report
$100 registration fee (Not required if you have already submitted a general application for enrolment or the applicant
is a daughter of an Rangi Ruru Old Girl.)
Please list below the name of a person who knows the student well (such as a teacher) who could comment on your registration and
whom you authorise the school to contact.
Name: ________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Telephone: ________________________________________________________
Relationship to applicant: ________________________________________________________
I acknowledge that the school reserves the right to seek further information from an applicant's present school as well as meeting
the applicant and her parents, before a final decision is made. I give my assurance that the above information is correct.
Student to Sign: _______________________________________________________ Date:______________________
Signed: ______________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________
Parent or Guardian
To register please return this form to the Enrolments Manager by 4.00 pm on Friday 14 May 2021 by post or email to
scholarships@rangiruru.school.nz. Please note – no late registrations can be accepted.
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