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Year 5 Music and Sports Awards for 2010

Music and Sports Awards are available for pupils entering Year 5 at the Buchan (Form 3) in September 2010.  Auditions and assessments will take place during the week commencing 18 JANUARY 2010.

The awards are up to the value of 20% of the tuition fee.  
 
MUSIC
Candidates for a music award will be invited to an audition.  Candidates must offer at least one instrument, although singing may be offered as an alternative.  Candidates will be expected to play a piece of their own choice and take part in aural tests.  They will also attend an interview.  
 
Each award is held from 1st September 2010 until the pupil leaves the Buchan, provided that the pupil continues to make a significant contribution to the musical life of the school.  Pupils holding a music award are also entitled to free tuition in one musical instrument.  
 
SPORT
Candidates for a sports award will be invited to a practical assessment.  They will be expected to demonstrate a high level of proficiency in at least two of the major sports played at the Buchan and they will take part in a number of practical tests.  Candidates will also attend an interview.
 
Each award is held from 1st September 2010 until the pupil leaves the Buchan, provided that the pupil continues to make a significant contribution to the sporting life of the school.  
 
BURSARIES
Parents who have financial need may apply for a bursary and this may be held in addition to an award.  Bursaries are means-tested and reviewed annually.  
 
Further details will be supplied on application.  An application form for all awards may be obtained from the Admissions Secretary, Tel. 820110, e-mail: Barbara.kniveton@kwc.sch.im or Jo.bateson@kwc.sch.im, tel. 820427.
 
Further details concerning bursaries may be obtained from the Bursar's Secretary, Tel. 820400, e-mail: Paula.westerman@kwc.sch.im