enhanced arts programme 2011-12 application - Friern Barnet School
enhanced arts programme 2011-12 application - Friern Barnet School
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F R I E R N B A R N E T S C H O O L<br />
S P E C I A L I S T A R T S C O L L E G E<br />
<strong>enhanced</strong> <strong>arts</strong><br />
<strong>programme</strong><br />
<strong>application</strong> <strong>2011</strong>-<strong>12</strong>
<strong>enhanced</strong><br />
<strong>arts</strong><br />
<strong>programme</strong><br />
<strong>2011</strong>-<strong>12</strong><br />
As a specialist centre for the performing <strong>arts</strong>, we admit up to 10% of every new Year 7<br />
cohort based upon their potential to excel in a performance subject: dance, drama,<br />
music or any combination of these.<br />
This arrangement offers two main advantages. First, it ensures that the school is<br />
accessible to those young people across <strong>Barnet</strong> and beyond who might benefit most<br />
from working with our advanced teaching staff. Second, it allows us to identify those<br />
students who have already made exceptional progress in their <strong>arts</strong> learning, or have<br />
obvious natural aptitude, and so to provide them with an educational experience<br />
tailored to their abilities—this is the Enhanced Arts Programme (EAP).<br />
The EAP offers enrichment activities and extended tuition alongside regular curriculum<br />
studies. Our ambition is to raise confidence, aspiration and attainment at Key Stage 4,<br />
post-16 and in students’ own extra-curricular pursuits. As teachers, we support and<br />
develop the skill, commitment and discipline necessary to succeed in the performing<br />
<strong>arts</strong>. Students are expected to participate fully in all opportunities to further their<br />
talents, and to pass on the benefits of their further learning through peer-mentoring<br />
and public demonstrations. EAP students are true ambassadors for the <strong>arts</strong>, in school<br />
and in the wider community.<br />
It is expected that all students accepted on to the EAP will commit to the <strong>programme</strong><br />
of activities from Year 7 through to Year 9. Options for Years 10 and 11 will be<br />
considered throughout the <strong>programme</strong> to establish an access route to the very<br />
highest levels of attainment.<br />
What are the benefits?<br />
~ You will be joining a school where the performing <strong>arts</strong> have an extremely<br />
high profile, with regular access to expert teaching staff and dedicated facilities<br />
~ You will be placed among a select peer group of talented students, chosen for<br />
their determination to excel in the <strong>arts</strong><br />
~ The school will provide a range of opportunities beyond the regular curriculum.<br />
These include: additional performances, professional workshops, extra-curricular<br />
activities, one-to-one tuition, advanced accreditations and trips to shows and<br />
sites of artistic importance<br />
~ You will form the core of our performance ensembles—orchestras, bands, choirs,<br />
dance and drama companies<br />
~ Your experiences will give you greater insight into the world of performing <strong>arts</strong>,<br />
possible career routes and options; and the knowledge and understanding to<br />
succeed in your chosen field
Who is selected?<br />
Many students apply to the EAP in October of Year 6, with auditions taking place in<br />
November. If successful, students may secure a place at <strong>Friern</strong> <strong>Barnet</strong> <strong>School</strong>, whether or<br />
not they live within the catchment area. Our specialist entry requirements run separately to<br />
the main admissions process managed by the London Borough of <strong>Barnet</strong> but you will need<br />
to apply to both. If selected for the EAP, this will take precedence over other<br />
considerations.<br />
We are interested in receiving <strong>application</strong>s from any young person with a passion for<br />
performing, and the enthusiasm to benefit from all available opportunities. Applicants to<br />
the EAP must pass an audition, details of which are outlined below.<br />
Past experience and any previous accreditations will be taken into account but are not<br />
essential. We are not simply looking for the most talented, but for those with the most<br />
obvious aptitude and potential.<br />
Students can, if they want to, apply to specialise in one of the three different disciplines<br />
(dance, drama or music) or to access the full interdisciplinary scope of the <strong>programme</strong>.<br />
You must complete the EAP <strong>application</strong> form in full and return it to the school before<br />
Monday October 31st. You can leave it with the main reception team or send it by post to:<br />
Edward Dingwall<br />
Arts Administrator<br />
<strong>Friern</strong> <strong>Barnet</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
Hemington Avenue<br />
London<br />
N11 3LS<br />
We will aim to notify you within one week of the deadline whether or not your <strong>application</strong><br />
has been approved for audition.<br />
What is required at the audition<br />
~ There are three categories: dance, drama and music. Students will participate in a<br />
group workshop which explores all three disciplines and tests students’ teamwork,<br />
ability to take instruction and general creative capacity. Further details will be<br />
provided on the day<br />
~ Students must then perform one prepared solo piece from one category, lasting no<br />
more than two minutes.<br />
If you have a query regarding any part of the process, please contact Ed Dingwall in the<br />
school’s Arts Office:<br />
020 8368 2777 ext. 646<br />
e.dingwall@friern.barnet.sch.uk
APPLICATION TO THE ENHANCED ARTS PROGRAMME<br />
SECTION A—STUDENT DETAILS<br />
NAME OF CHILD:<br />
…………………………………………………………………………………………<br />
D.o.B.:<br />
……………………………………………<br />
PRIMARY SCHOOL ATTENDED: …………………..……………………………………………………………….<br />
LOCAL AUTHORITY (IF OUTSIDE BARNET): …..………………………………………………………………….<br />
PARENT/CARER (Full Name): Mr/Mrs/Ms ...…………………………………………..………………………..<br />
DAYTIME CONTACT No.: ………………………………………………………………………………………….<br />
EMAIL:<br />
…………………………………………………………………………………………...<br />
ADDRESS:<br />
……………………………………………………………………………………………<br />
……………………………………………………………………………………………<br />
………………………………………………………. POST CODE: ………………….<br />
Are you applying to: specialise in one art form <br />
all-round performance skills <strong>programme</strong><br />
<br />
SECTION B—AUDITION DETAILS<br />
Please indicate here in which art form you wish to be assessed at the auditions.<br />
Dance Drama Music <br />
TITLE OF POTENTIAL AUDITION PIECE: ……………………………………………………………………………<br />
INSTRUMENT (IF MUSIC AUDITION): ……………………………………………………………………………...<br />
~ Applicants are permitted to change before the day, but we would like an idea of the audition style<br />
~ Musical accompaniment for auditions should preferably be provided by the student on a CD. If you<br />
require a piano accompaniment, please enclose the sheet music with your <strong>application</strong>.<br />
~ If you require any other resources, e.g. an instrument to play on, please provide details here:<br />
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
SECTION C—EXPERIENCE<br />
Please complete any relevant section(s) in as much detail as possible.<br />
1. INSTRUMENT<br />
Instrument (s): ………………………………………………………………………………………………….<br />
Lessons: Y/N Teacher: ………………………………………. Where: ….………………………...<br />
How often: ………………………….<br />
For how long: ……………………………………………...<br />
Any performance/concert experience: ………………………………………………………………….<br />
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..<br />
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..<br />
Any ensemble experience (e.g. school orchestra):.……………………………………………………<br />
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..<br />
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..<br />
Any accreditation/exam passes: ………………………………………………………………………….<br />
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..<br />
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..<br />
2. SINGING<br />
Lessons: Y/N Teacher: ………………………………………. Where: …..…………………………<br />
How often: ………………………….<br />
For how long: ……………………………………………...<br />
Pitch/range (if applicable): ………………………………………………………………………………...<br />
Example(s) of pieces sung: …………………………………………………………………………………...<br />
Any performance/concert experience: ………………………………………………………………….<br />
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..<br />
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..<br />
Any ensemble experience (e.g. school choir):.……………………………………………………<br />
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..<br />
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..<br />
Any accreditation/exam passes: ………………………………………………………………………….<br />
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..<br />
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. DRAMA<br />
If you have participated as an actor/actress in school or elsewhere. please give details.<br />
Lessons: Y/N Teacher: ………………………………………. Where: …….………………………<br />
How often: ………………………….<br />
For how long: ……………………………………………...<br />
Example(s) of pieces performed: …………………………………………………………………………...<br />
Performance/concert experience: …………….………………………………………………………….<br />
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..<br />
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..<br />
Any accreditation/exam passes: ………………………………………………………………………….<br />
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..<br />
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..<br />
4. DANCE<br />
Lessons: Y/N Teacher: ………………………………………. Where: …….………………………<br />
How often: ………………………….<br />
For how long: ……………………………………………...<br />
Dance style(s) (e.g. tap, ballet, street): ………………………………………………………………….<br />
Example(s) of pieces performed: …………………………………………………………………………...<br />
Performance/concert experience: …………….………………………………………………………….<br />
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..<br />
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..<br />
Any accreditation/exam passes: ………………………………………………………………………….<br />
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..<br />
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
SECTION D—REFERENCES<br />
As part of the selection process we may wish to discuss students’ prior experience and future<br />
potential with a teacher from their current school, or someone they have worked with out of<br />
school. Please provide details of one or more <strong>arts</strong> teachers who could provide a reference.<br />
CURRENT SCHOOL<br />
Contact name : ………………………………………………………………………………………………………<br />
Position at school: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………<br />
OUTSIDE ORGANISATION<br />
Contact name : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….<br />
Organisation: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….<br />
Position in organisation:………………………………………………………………………………………………<br />
Address: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..<br />
……………………………………………………………………………. Post code: ……………………………….<br />
Contact number: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..<br />
SECTION E—FEEDBACK<br />
It would be helpful to us if you could supply the following information:<br />
How did you hear about the EAP?<br />
Open Evening<br />
<strong>School</strong> website<br />
Word of mouth<br />
Other (please specify) …………………………………………………………….<br />
How would you rate performing <strong>arts</strong> provision as a factor in your choice of secondary school?<br />
1 2 3 4 5<br />
Not important<br />
Very important<br />
If you have any other comments on your experience of <strong>Friern</strong> <strong>Barnet</strong> <strong>School</strong> so far, or the EAP<br />
specifically, we would be happy to receive them: …………………………………………………………..<br />
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..<br />
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..<br />
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
SECTION F—STUDENT STATEMENT<br />
The pupil applying for the selected place can make their own statement below giving reasons for their<br />
interest in the <strong>programme</strong>.
SECTION G—PARENT DETAILS<br />
PARENT/CARER SUPPORTING STATEMENT<br />
By applying for selection children and their parents are making a commitment to the Enhanced Arts<br />
Programme. Selected pupils will be expected to work hard and maintain standards in all their regular<br />
curriculum subjects as well as the performing <strong>arts</strong>. The school encourages all students to achieve their<br />
full potential and with those selected, their talents in the <strong>arts</strong> will be developed to levels of excellence.<br />
This will be in the context of the education of the whole child. A partnership between school and home is<br />
essential if a student is to succeed to the best of their ability.<br />
Please read carefully the above statement. It is the school’s commitment to those selected. In this<br />
section we would like you to make a short statement giving reasons for applying for a selected place<br />
and what you are hoping to gain from the Enhanced Arts Programme. (Please make your statement<br />
below and continue on a separate sheet if necessary).<br />
SIGNATURE: …………………………………………………………………………………<br />
DATE: …………………….
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