COLSTON’S INDEPENDENT CO-EDUCATION UPPER SCHOOL

UPPER SCHOOL ENTRY INFORMATION ENTRY INTO YEAR 7 ENTRY INTO YEARS 8, 9 OR 10

VISIT Depending on availability of places, we may be able to accept children If you are considering joining the Colston’s family in Year 7, into these year groups any time during the academic year. Please we encourage you to visit one of our Open Mornings, either contact admissions directly to discuss entry to these year groups. 28th September or 22nd November 2019. You are also welcome to arrange a tour and meeting with the Headmaster VISIT at a time that suits you. Please see our website for details. You are welcome to visit one of our annual open morning events or to make an appointment at another time for a tour of the school REGISTRATION and meeting with the Headmaster . Please see our website for To apply for a place for your child, please complete our registration details or contact the admissions department. form and return along with your £50 registration fee. If you would like your child to be considered for a scholarship or bursary, please REGISTRATION indicate this on the registration form. To apply for a place for your child, please complete our registration form and return along with your £50 registration fee. If you would Once we receive your registration form, we will be in touch to offer like your child to be considered for a scholarship or bursary, please your child a taster day at Colston’s. We will also contact your child’s indicate this on the registration form. current school for a reference. IMPORTANT DATES CONTACT DETAILS Once the registration form has been received, we will be in touch The closing date for applications is Monday 2nd December 2019. to offer your child a taster day at Colston’s. We will also contact Whole School Open Morning Colston’s Upper School, Bell Hill, Stapleton, Bristol, BS16 1BJ There is more information on Scholarships and Bursaries later in your child’s current school for a reference. th Saturday 28 September 2019, Tel: 0117 965 5207 this brochure. Friday 22nd November 2019, TASTER DAY / ENTRANCE ASSESSMENTS Friday 1st May 2020 Headmaster: Mr Jeremy McCullough (MA Oxon) THE ENTRANCE ASSESSMENT The assessment covers: [email protected] For September 2020 entry, the entrance assessments will be on • English Comprehension Sixth Form Information Evening Saturday 18th January 2020. Should this date be inconvenient, • English Composition (a piece of descriptive, creative Thursday 10th October 2019 Admissions: 0117 992 3194 please get in touch with the admissions department to see if an or persuasive writing) [email protected] alternative date can be arranged. • Mathematics Deadline to Register for Year 7 • Verbal and Non-Verbal reasoning Entrance Examinations in January Finance Office: 0117 965 3376 The assessment covers: Monday 2nd December 2019 • English Comprehension If your child would like to combine a taster day with their entrance Chair of Governors: Mr T. Ross • English Composition (a piece of descriptive, creative assessments, they can join the appropriate year group in lessons and Year 7 Entrance Exams or persuasive writing) for lunch, hosted by their pupil guide. If your child would like to Saturday 18th January 2020 Correspondence for the Chair should be addressed: • Mathematics experience particular lessons, for example sport or drama, please c/o Colston’s School, Bell Hill, Stapleton, Bristol, BS16 1BJ • Verbal and Non-Verbal reasoning let us know when we organise the taster day. Deadline to accept Year 7 places Thursday 12th March 2020 Facebook: facebook.com/ColstonsSchool/ Offers will be made from Friday 14th February 2020. Twitter: @colstonsschool

UPPER SCHOOL ENTRY INFORMATION COLSTON'S I 01 SIXTH FORM SIXTH FORM ENTRY FINANCE SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES Entry into the Sixth Form is dependent upon GCSE performance The fees are: If you are considering Colston’s for Sixth Form, please come and your current school’s reference. The minimum requirement is ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS high standard may enjoy a scholarship for the duration of their Lower Sixth Formers receive Roger Newport Awards in the along to one of the school’s open mornings. We are also more five GCSEs at Grade 4, but most subjects require a minimum of a Upper School...... £4,875 per term education, subject to continued good academic performance, following circumstances: than happy to arrange an appointment at another time for a tour Grade 5 or 6 for entry onto the particular course. Course details ENTRY AT 11+ progress and conduct. of the school and meeting with the Headmaster. and requirements are on the school website. Catering charge...... £220 per term • Students demonstrate impressive academic ability The Year 7 entrance examination identifies potential academic ROGER NEWPORT SIXTH FORM AWARDS or application. scholars. All prospective pupils are automatically considered A dedicated Sixth Form open evening will take place at 7pm on Students will also meet with the Headmaster and have an The catering charge covers lunch, team teas, meals associated Roger Newport Sixth Form Awards are available to support • Students, who will, by way of their academic ability th and no separate application is required. Thursday 10 October 2019. interview with the Deputy Headmaster or Head of Sixth Form. with theatre performances and parent evenings. students attending Colston’s Sixth Form. Administered and or extracurricular involvement, contribute positively to the life of the school. The Headmaster will invite high performers to an interview. funded by the Roger Newport Foundation, these means-tested REGISTRATION OFFERS There are some other miscellaneous charges detailed on • Students whose families require financial support to If successful, scholars enjoy their award for the duration of awards are awarded by the Headmaster. Roger Newport Awards the Fee Schedule. secure a place at the school. To apply for a place in our Sixth Form, please complete Sixth Form offers are made conditional of GSCE results. their education, provided they continue good academic will vary in value up to 50 percent of tuition fees. Roger Newport the registration form and return along with your £50 For exceptionally academic students and those especially performance, progress and conduct. was a foundation scholar at Colston’s between 1929 and 1936. registration fee. If you would like your child to be considered talented in sport, music or art, we offer a number of Sixth OTHER CHARGES MADE IN ARREARS The seven years he spent at Colston’s made a lasting impression THE ROGER NEWPORT for a scholarship or bursary, please indicate this on the Form scholarships. Please see the scholarships and bursaries Learning support is available in both the Upper and Lower MERCHANTS’ SCHOLAR on him and, in particular, the school’s motto, “Go and do ENGINEERING AWARD registration form. section for further details. Schools. Charges are made on an individual basis and parents thou likewise.” The highest performing pupil in the entrance examination The Roger Newport Engineering Award may be given to candidates will be advised separately. becomes the Merchants’ Scholar, receiving an award equivalent who meet the following conditions as well as those above: The Roger Newport Foundation and Old Colstonians' Society He went on to study engineering at Bristol University, serving to 25% of tuition fees. The Society of Merchant Venturers support Sixth Form bursaries. in the Royal Engineers, before he set up and ran Dorset Foods. supports this award. • Students who intend to pursue a university course He was passionate that Colston’s should continue making a in an engineering-related discipline or ENTRY TO OTHER YEAR GROUPS difference to education in Bristol and following his own business • Students who will follow courses that could lead success, which he attributed to the opportunities provided by to an engineering-related course at university. All applicants, regardless of entry point, are considered for an his education, he helped fund the sports hall and set up the academic scholarship following their entrance assessment and Roger Newport Foundation. interview with the Headmaster. Those that perform to a very

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AT 11+ AND 16+ AT 11+ AND 16+ Scholarship awards are typically between 5 and 15% of tuition WHO SHOULD APPLY? WHO SHOULD APPLY? fees. All award holders are expected to work hard and to be fully involved in the life of the school. Scholarship candidates should display an aptitude Scholarship candidates should display the following: for the following: • Excellent vocal skills, clear articulation and projection BURSARIES • Observational and analytical skills • Stage presence • Imagination and creativity • The ability to use practical materials with control Parents are also able to apply for financial assistance through • A passion and flair for the subject and precision a means-tested bursary with priority given to those performing • Contribution to school drama • Breadth and depth of approach and an understanding well in the entrance exams or who demonstrate the potential • An interest in drama outside of the school • Attend an assessment day where performance in a variety WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR SELECTION? of contextual studies within art and design to contribute positively to other areas of school life. SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS of sports and tasks is used to help test sporting potential. • An ability to make an informed connection with the • Submit a completed registration form and scholarship work of artists and crafts people Please bring supporting records of achievement, certificates AT 11+ AND 16+ application form. All bursary applicants pay a £50 administration charge and We will require evidence of experience and expertise and • Commitment and dedication to art, showing a genuine or public speaking awards to the interview. • Play two contrasting pieces of prepared music lasting no complete a statement of financial circumstances. The school uses an WHO SHOULD APPLY? any contributions to club or school performance. We assess aptitude to achieve more than 10 minutes in total. (Candidates are responsible external bursary consultant and the application process will include candidates for 11+ sports scholarships in January, usually • Genuine commitment, interest and motivation in art WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR SELECTION? These scholarships are for candidates who have achieved a or providing their own accompanist, if needed. In cases of a home visit. Parents who have any queries about scholarships and the week after the entrance examination. Submit a completed registration form and scholarship high standard of performance in one or more sports, usually difficulty, one of the music staff may be able to play for you, bursaries should contact the finance office on 0117 965 3376. at county or national level. Candidates’ portfolios should demonstrate evidence of application form. providing adequate notice is given.) a variety of skills and interests. • After a group warm-up exercise, applicants will Priority is usually given to those pupils achieving recognition • TRANSPORT MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS Have an informal discussion with the head of music about WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR SELECTION? • Perform a prepared speech (We will send the speech in in the school’s major sports: past and present musical activities and what they enjoy about Girls: hockey, netball, tennis and cricket AT 11+ AND 16+ • Submit a completed registration form and scholarship good time to all candidates). For the latest bus route information please visit: music making. (Feel free to bring any evidence to support • Boys: rugby, cricket, tennis and hockey application form. Perform a set piece of sight-reading given on the day. www.colstons.org/information/overview-prospectuses/transport WHO SHOULD APPLY? this discussion.) • Perform an improvisation in response to a task. • Take tests of aural recognition, sight-reading, or • Compile a portfolio of work for the assessment day. Of course, we will consider applications from those Pupils can audition for a music scholarship with instruments improvisation, all appropriate to the level of entry. The portfolio should contain work in a variety of media. We currently offer the following bus routes: with significant achievements in other sport, too. or voice. We award scholarships to pupils who will contribute 3D work such as clay or papier-mâché may be included, The interview and audition will take place with the Director of Expressive Arts or members of the Drama Department. Sports Scholars should display the following: significantly to school music and pupils with a natural flair for Assessments for the 11+ music scholarships are in January, usually packed carefully in a named container. • Shirehampton / Westbury-On-Trym / Henleaze / performing and / or composing, which may include improvisation. • Have an interview with the Director of Creative Arts Redland / Bishopston. on the same day as the entrance assessments. Candidates may We hold assessments for 11+ entry in January of entry, usually • The ability to represent the school in a range of competitive perform on any combination of instruments or voice. or the Head of Art. • Thornbury / Almondsbury / Bradley Stoke / Stoke Park. sports included within the school programme • Applicants should be able to demonstrate musical ability on the same day as the entrance assessments. We schedule • Chew Valley via Bedminster Down / Hotwells / • A committed and dedicated approach to sport, showing of at least grade 4 standard for entry at 11+ on at least one Assessments for the 11+ art scholarships are in January, 16+ drama assessments individually. Cumberland Basin / Upper Maudlin Street. a genuine aptitude to achieve instrument (or voice). usually on the same day as the entrance assessments. • Chipping Sodbury / Yate / Coalpit Heath / • A good standard of personal health and fitness • We normally expect higher standards for older applicants, We schedule 16+ art assessments individually. Emersons Green / Downend / Fishponds. although we do not require grade examination certificates. WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR SELECTION? We are happy to explore future potential. Transport charges go on your school bill at the end of every • Submit a completed registration form and scholarship term. Please contact the school office if you would like application form, accompanied by a reference from the further information. pupil’s sports coach.

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Colston’s Upper School, Bell Hill, Stapleton, Bristol BS16 1BJ Admissions: 0117 992 3194 Email: [email protected] www.colstons.org