11+ Entrance Examinations and Scholarships 2015-16

11+ Entrance Examinations & ScholarshipsAcademic, Art, Design & Technology, Music and Sport

Introduction

At Cheltenham Prep, we identify and unlock talent and passions in and outside the classroom. Success at School stretches beyond academic studies, and our first class education engages children in all areas.

Cheltenham Prep is inclusive in its approach. All pupils have the opportunity to thrive academically and personally in an environment that encourages intellectual curiosity and creativity and develops independent learning to achieve their best across the curriculum and in all areas of School life. We extend and nurture the talents of our most able pupils through our scholarship opportunities at 11+ (Year 7) and 13+ (Year 9).

We recognise and celebrate academic, creative and sporting talent, looking for pupils who demonstrate commitment, leadership and service to the School community. Our scholars are pupils who combine such attributes with real talent: role models for their peers and younger pupils and beacons of excellence enriching our whole community.

Our scholars thrive from the many opportunities available to them to fully extend their talents during their time at The Prep. Such opportunities may include:

• Young Writers’ day

• Young Scientists’ day

• Author visits

• Maths challenges (internally, locally and nationally)

• Science talks and workshops

• Talks and lectures in different subject areas to enrich learning

• Visits by professional musicians eg violin workshop with Tamsin Waley-Cohen and professional recording of our music scholar soloists

• Music concerts and performances in the local community, including the Choir singing at a local care home and Evensong at Bristol Cathedral

• Drama performances, including the Shakespeare Schools’ Festival

• Trips to Art exhibitions

• Visiting artist workshops and in-house events exploring different media

• Extension for our sportsmen and women through Swim Squad, Tennis Academy, recommendations for trials for Satellite Netball, Junior Development Hockey and training at Gloucester Rugby Club

Our most able pupils further excel through our scholarship opportunities

at 11+ and 13+

Year 7 Entrance Examinations

Our Entrance Examinations take place at Cheltenham Prep in November in the form of the 11+ Entrance Day and 11+ Academic Assessments, held on a separate day.

Our 11+ Entrance Day is an ‘experience day’, focusing on the pupil journey from 11+ through to College and showcasing elements of College life. The Entrance Day is inspirational, fun and enjoyable. It also gives us the opportunity to see children integrate, interact and socialise. The day concludes with afternoon tea at College for all candidates and their families, giving everyone the opportunity to meet and speak with Prep and College staff.

Our 11+ Academic Assessments are our entry examinations which also confirm a candidate’s place in College for Year 9 entry. We use the ISEB Pre-tests in English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning (computerised tests) and we ask candidates to also complete a short hand-written task.

ISEB Pre-tests are widely used to confirm a candidate’s suitability for entry into senior schools at 13+. Each test lasts between 30 - 50 minutes with breaks in between. The tests assess an individual’s ability to reason and may be used to help predict future educational attainment. The tests also help to build understanding of individual potential and learning styles at this particular moment in a child’s educational journey.

Year 7 Scholarships

At Cheltenham Prep, excellence is encouraged across the breadth of School life, reflecting our strong commitment to the provision of an all-round education as being pivotal to the overall development of individual talents. One of the main vehicles for such encouragement is the offer of 11+ Scholarships to those who show outstanding potential.

Awards made at 11+ will normally continue throughout a child’s time at Cheltenham College, provided the pupil continues to perform and contribute to School life in the appropriate field (this includes participating in the relevant 13+ Scholarship).

Year 7 Scholarships are awarded for excellence in the following specialist areas: Academic, Art, Design & Technology, Music and Sport.

Applicants should have considerable potential; ideally, they will already be achieving the best possible results in their respective fields, whether academic or practical. In addition, applicants should be outstanding role models for other pupils at Cheltenham Prep.

Cheltenham Prep Scholars are expected to:

• make a significant contribution to all areas of School life

• participate actively in all Prep events relating to their specialism

• identify ways in which they can use their talents to contribute to the wider School community

• demonstrate leadership and initiative

• work as ambassadors for the relevant subject area, both in and out of School

• contribute to the extra-curricular activities in the School

• perform at a very high standard in their specialist area, showing exemplary commitment and dedication

A Scholarship is worth up to a maximum of 20% remission of fees and an Exhibition is a maximum of 10% remission of fees. Candidates are welcome to apply for more than one award but may not receive more than 30% remission of fees, even when they hold Scholarships or Exhibitions in two or more categories. All Scholarships and Exhibitions are tenable for as long as the pupil remains at Cheltenham College, provided that his or her progress and conduct are good.

Key Dates for September 2016 Entry

Tuesday 13 October 2015 11+ Scholarship Information Evening

Friday 13 November 2015 11+ Entrance Day

Saturday 14 November 2015 11+ Academic Assessments (External Candidates)

Tuesday 12 January 2016 11+ Academic Scholarships

Thursday 14 January 2016 11+ Art, D&T, Music Scholarships

Friday 15 January 2016 11+ Sports Scholarships

At Cheltenham Prep excellence is encouraged

across the breadth of School life

Academic Scholarship

Candidates who achieve the highest results in our 11+ Assessments will be invited to attend our Academic Scholarship assessments.

The Cheltenham Prep Academic Scholar:

• has high aspirations for his or her own education and career

• extends his or her studies beyond the classroom in creative and independent ways

• willingly shares his or her understanding and ideas with others

• benefits from teaching in sets which stretch and challenge (with dedicated scholarship sets in Year 8)

• is encouraged to take risks in his or her learning

Applicants should:

• show originality in their thinking

• be capable of challenging others’ ideas in constructive ways

• be willing to work hard and extend themselves in the classroom

Academic Scholarship Assessment:

• Mathematics paper (1 hour)

• English paper (1 hour)

• Science paper (1 hour)

• General Essay paper (45 mins)

• Group Interview

Art Scholarship

Applicants need to bring to the Art assessment day a portfolio of recent work which demonstrates their extra-curricular interest. Drawing skills should be clearly evident and sketchbooks would be useful.

The Cheltenham Prep Art Scholar:

• extends his or her studies beyond the classroom in creative and independent ways

• willingly shares his or her understanding and ideas with others

• promotes and supports all Art Department events eg Open Mornings, workshops

• benefits from individual tuition from visiting specialist artists

• enjoys access to specialist equipment to extend his or her practice and the opportunity to trial innovation

• is able to access collaborative, artistic opportunities with College

• is offered opportunities to join excursions and input into staging Art exhibitions

Applicants should:

• display a strong enthusiasm and motivation towards the subject

• demonstrate good knowledge and interest in the work of other artists

• pursue their interest in the subject in their own time, through their own work and attendance of clubs and activities

• demonstrate, through their portfolio of work, the ability to record from direct observation to a high degree; and the ability to develop a series of imaginative and innovative responses, with sensitive handling of media

• demonstrate, through the Practical Examination, the ability to draw and paint to an exceptional level

Art Scholarship Assessment:

• Practical Examination – still life drawing (1 hour)

• Presentation of a portfolio of work

Design & Technology (D&T) Scholarship

Applicants need to bring examples of any three dimensional work which has recently been produced, together with any supporting drawings (if possible) to the D&T assessment day.

The Cheltenham Prep D&T Scholar:

• extends his or her studies beyond the classroom in creative and independent ways

• willingly shares his or her understanding and ideas with others

• promotes and supports all D&T Department events eg Open Mornings, workshops

Applicants should:

• display a strong enthusiasm and motivation towards the subject

• demonstrate a good knowledge and interest in the work of other designers

• pursue their interest in the subject in their own time, through their own work and attendance of clubs and activities

• demonstrate, through the Practical Examination, the ability to produce work of an exceptional level

D&T Scholarship Assessment:

• Practical Examination – creative task (1 hour)

• Presentation of examples of work and examination piece

Music Scholarship

The Cheltenham Prep Music Scholar:

• makes a positive contribution to the musical life of the School

• participates in concerts and musical events: Orchestra, Choir, Chamber Ensembles and Jazz Ensembles as appropriate

• attends all appropriate rehearsals and supports events including music tours and recording work

• benefits from participating in scholars’ performances in Assembly, the Cheltenham Festival and other local performing opportunities (eg visiting care homes etc)

• enjoys scholars’ trips to concerts, shows and meals out

• receives scholars’ sessions with the Director of Music to develop aural / theory / appreciation / ensemble work etc

Applicants should:

• offer two instruments (one of which may be Singing)

• have reached ABRSM or Trinity Guildhall Grade 3 (or equivalent) in their first study and at least Grade 1 in their second study

Music Scholarship Assessment:

Candidates are free to perform a contrasting programme of their own choice. Candidates are required to:

• Play: (First Study) two pieces of at least Grade 3 standard and sight reading

• Play: (Second Study) one piece of at least Grade 1 standard

• Aural tests

• Panel Interview

All candidates will rehearse with the School accompanist prior to the audition

Sport Scholarship

The Cheltenham Prep Sport Scholar:

• commits to sports practices and matches for the School

• responds positively to guidance, works well in a team and is an outstanding ambassador for the School both on and off the field

• shows sporting long term development potential to be outstanding sports scholars at 18, not just at 11

• benefits from specialist coaching through The Prep, which will feed into the Scholarship Programme at College, with the opportunity to graduate to the College Talented Athlete Programme

• benefits from the School’s strong links with Gloucestershire County Cricket, Hockey, Netball and Gloucester Rugby Academy

• has the opportunity, as an A team player, to represent the School at national tournaments and to attend our overseas sports tours

Applicants should:

• have an obvious passion and aptitude for sport

• be open to feedback and mentoring, taking advice forward to develop and improve

• be playing sport at a high level in school and/or outside school (eg must be playing in at least two school A teams). Preference will be given to those involved in one or more of the School’s representative sports

• submit a Curriculum Vitae of their achievements on application. This should include a detailed reference from their Sports teacher or coach

Sport Scholarship Assessment:

Practical assessment including:

• fitness test

• agility test

• sports skills (assessed in a variety of sports and activities demonstrating adaptability in sport)

• excellence in chosen sports

Candidates will be asked to bring required clothing and equipment when confirmation of schedule is sent out.

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