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Science, Mathematics and Creative Arts Science, Mathematics and Creative Arts Scholarships Application FormScholarships Application Form

Years 8 and 9 Years 8 and 9 20232023

Sacré Cœur

Building Brilliant Minds

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At Sacré Cœur, we are committed to educating young women across a broad range of subjects, just as our foundress, St Madeleine Sophie Barat was in the 19th century. This was very unusual for a woman of the time. Sophie was also passionate about ensuring young women, regardless of their background, were offered the opportunity of a Sacred Heart education.

The opening of our new STEAM Centre, the St Madeleine Sophie Barat Centre, gives us the privilege of honouring her legacy by offering scholarships to students who show passion and excellence in Science, Mathematics and Creative Arts. These scholarships offer the opportunity of a Sacred Heart education for students commencing in Years 8 or 9 in 2023.

Access ScholarshipsWe are also delighted to announce Access Scholarships for two new students entering Year 9 in 2023. These new, means-tested scholarships have been made possible through the financial support of our community during the 2021 Annual Appeal – “Building Brilliant Minds”. We thank the Foundation for facilitating this generous gift.

This form should be completed after reading the following notes. Please complete all sections of the form and print clearly.

Student ExpectationsSuccessful applicants will be expected to:

• Be positive communicators and hold a passion for learning and new experiences.• Commit to the pursuit of academic endeavour.• Actively contribute to the life of Sacré Cœur.• Represent the School with pride and adherence to the Student Code of Conduct.

Science and Mathematics• Study at least one STEM subject as Units 1–4 VCE

° Physics ° Chemistry ° Biology ° Specialist Mathematics ° Mathematical Methods

• Actively support the Science and Mathematics Learning Areas i.e. spokesperson at Open Events.• Participate in competitions, quizzes etc, as mutually agreed.

Art and Design• Study at least one Creative Arts subject as an elective in Years 9 and 10 and at least one subject as

Units 1–4 VCE: ° Studio Arts ° Visual Communication Design ° Media

• Actively support the Creative Arts Learning Areas i.e. provider of student generated artwork when requested, spokesperson at Open Events.

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Application Process

Application Requirements for all Scholarships1. Register for the Academic Test via our website at www.sac.vic.edu.au.

Payment of a $120 fee is required. The Academic Test is scheduled for Saturday, 12 February, 2022.2. Parents are to complete all sections on pages 4–5 of this application form. Please print clearly.3. Provide copies of your daughter’s most recent NAPLAN results and her last two school reports.4. Student is to write a personal statement to give insight into who they are and what their interests and passions

are. (250–500 words)5. Share any other information or experiences that you think would be relevant or helpful for your application.

Additional Application Requirements for Science and Mathematics Scholarships1. Discuss an innovator, scientist or mathematician who inspires you. How have they made an impact and what do

you think that impact means today and into the future? (250 words)

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Discuss an innovation or discovery that inspires you. How has it made an impact today and what does it mean for the future? (250 words)

2. Provide evidence of achievement, involvement and passion for Science and/or Mathematics i.e. certificates/participation in STEM based competitions and opportunities i.e. member of Robotics club, Distinction in Science Competition, Olympiad participation etc.

Additional Application Requirements for Creative Arts Scholarships1. Submit a Folio of Finished Artworks: Provide 1–3 finished artworks. Your folio may include images of 2D and 3D

works, as well as video and sound works. These works should demonstrate your creative potential and technical ability. PDF, MP3, MP4 files or links to a document-sharing platform (i.e. Google Drive, Dropbox) can be submitted to admissions@sac.vic.edu.au. Please include student name in the subject field. Copies of the works may also be provided when the application form is submitted.

2. Describe briefly the process used to make the works, the key concepts and ideas, and why you are proud of them. (250 words)

3. Discuss one exhibition you have been to recently or seen online. What was the exhibition? What are your thoughts about the exhibition? (250 words)

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Select an artwork that you are inspired by. Name the artist who made the work and provide the name of the work. Describe this artwork and explain why you are drawn to it. (250 words)

Additional Application Requirements for Access Scholarships1. Complete the Financial Hardship Application Form (page 6) and Statutory Declaration (page 7).

All shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview with the Principal, Ms Adelina Melia-Douvos, and the Learning Leader of Art, Science or Mathematics. (Please note that submission of this form does not guarantee an interview for a scholarship).

Successful applicants will be made a formal offer. To secure the place offered, payment of the non-refundable enrolment confirmation fee, along with signed acceptance of both the Scholarship offer and Business Terms will be required by the date specified.

Terms and Conditions• Partial remission up to 50% of tuition fees to the end of Year 12 is provided, subject to the student’s continuing

superior performance and their ongoing contribution to the life of Sacré Cœur. This will be assessed on an annual basis and unsatisfactory performance may result in the withdrawal of Scholarship entitlements.

• Scholarships do not cover: ° Entry fees ° Uniforms ° Text books

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° Camps ° Transport ° Annual Building Fund Levy ° Sundry fees that may arise from time to time

• Privacy/Collection Statement Information on this form is collected within the guidelines of the National Privacy Principles under the Commonwealth Privacy Act. Refer to our website for a copy of this policy.

• Available only for new applicants or those applicants on current School waiting lists. • Scholarships are not available to any student who has commenced the School enrolment process, or already has

been offered, or has had a place confirmed.• If awardee subsequently leaves the School, the scholarship will be required to be refunded in whole by the family.

Additional Terms and Conditions — Access Scholarships• Access Scholarships provide a 50% remission of tuition fees, an HP Laptop and $1,000 towards co-curricular and

learning opportunities in the form of a credit to the family’s account.• Financial eligibility will be assessed based on submission of a Financial Hardship Questionnaire and Statutory

Declaration with both parents/guardians (where applicable) to sign.• Eligibility of every successful applicant will be reassessed before the end of Term 3 annually (including in 2022,

prior to commencing).• Access Scholarship must be taken up by Term 1 2023.• Student must not have been enrolled at the School previously. • Available to siblings. • Cannot be used in conjunction with any other School offer, bursary, award or scholarship. • All other standard School enrolment applications procedures must be undertaken and fulfilled.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Ms Julie Muldoon, Admissions Manager on 9835 2713.

Scholarship DetailsEntry Year of Scholarship Access Scholarship

Year 8 2023 Year 9 2023

Year 9 2023

Category

Science and Mathematics

Creative Arts

Student Details

Surname Given name/s

Preferred name (if different from given name)

Date of birth

Address

Suburb Postcode

Current school Current year level

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Contact Details

Sacré Cœur Affiliations

Alumnae details — If mother or grandmother is an alumna of Sacré Cœur

Given name Maiden name

House Years of attendance

Sister/s or other close relative/s — who previously attended Sacré Cœur or who currently attend the School

Name (include maiden name if different)

Relationship to applicant House (if known) Years attended (if known)

Signature of Parent/GuardianI declare that the information provided on this form is accurate.

Parent/Guardian’s signature Date

Please mail to: The Admissions Manager Sacré Cœur Wurundjeri Country 172 Burke Road GLEN IRIS VIC 3146

or email to admissions@sac.vic.edu.au

Applications and supporting documents must be received no later than Friday 4 February 2022.

Parent/Step-parent/Guardian 1 (Circle as appropriate)

Parent/Step-parent/Guardian 2 (Circle as appropriate)

Title (Mr, Mrs, Ms, Dr etc)

Surname

Given name/s

Preferred name

Occupation and Employer

Home address (if different from child)

Postcode Postcode

Mailing address

(if different from above) Postcode Postcode

Email

Telephone (home/mobile)

Number and nature of dependants

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Sacré Cœur Financial Hardship Form

Family Name

Address

All amounts below to be shown for the combined family

Monthly Income $ (after tax)

Base income (including salary from own company)Regular overtimeCentrelink paymentsFamily tax benefit (Part A and B)Child maintenanceInvestment propertiesSavings accountsSharesOther incomeTotal

Monthly Expenses $ Loan and lease repayments

Own homeInvestment propertiesMotor vehiclesPersonal loansFood and groceriesRentInsurances (home, contents, vehicle, medical, life)Vehicle costs (registration, service, fuel)Rates and body corporateElectricity, gas and waterChild maintenanceChild careSchool feesMedical expensesOther (incl home maintenance, gifts, donations,entertainment, holidays, etc)Total

As at the date of signature below Market Value/ Investment Balance $ Amount owing $ Facility limit/

redraw available $Assets/LiabilitiesOwn homeInvestment propertiesMotor vehiclesSavings accountsCredit cardsSuperannuationSharesTotal

Signed as a true and fair statement of affairs by:

Name: Name:

Signature: Signature:

Date: Date:

Only to be completed by those applying for an Access Scholarship.

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Statutory Declaration

I/we swear/affirm that

1. I/we am/are the parent/s — guardian/s of the applicant in this application.

2. I/we am/are aware that I/we have an obligation to make a full and frank disclosure to Sacré Cœur of my/our financial situation.

3. The information set out in this statement and the attached Financial Hardship Questionnaire, is a true and fair statement of my/our entire financial affairs. I/we understand that a person who intentionally makes a false statement in a Statutory Declaration is guilty of an offence under section 11 of the Statutory Declarations Act 1959, and I/we believe that the statements in this declaration are true in every particular.

4. I/we have no income, property or financial resources other than those set out in the attached Financial Hardship Questionnaire.

Parent/Step parent/Guardian 1 (please print)

Sworn/affirmed (please print)

Name Place Date

Signature

Before me: Full Name of Justice of the Peace/Solicitor (please print)

Name Place Date

Signature of JP/Solicitor

Parent/Step parent/Guardian 2 (please print)

Sworn/affirmed (please print)

Name Place Date

Signature

Before me: Full Name of Justice of the Peace/Solicitor (please print)

Name Place Date

Signature of JP/Solicitor

Note 1 A person who intentionally makes a false statement in a statutory declaration is guilty of an offence, the punishment for which is imprisonment for a term of 4 years — see section 11 of the Statutory Declarations Act 1959.

Note 2 Chapter 2 of the Criminal Code applies to all offences against the Statutory Declarations Act 1959 — see section 5A of the Statutory Declarations Act 1959.

Only to be completed by those applying for an Access Scholarship.

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Use the following pages to respond to the selection tasks. Please handwrite your response.1. Personal statement written by the student to give insight into who they are and what their interests and

passions are. (250–500 words)2. Share any other information or experiences that you think would be relevant or helpful for your application.

Additional Application Requirements for Science and Mathematics Scholarships1. Discuss an innovator, scientist or mathematician who inspires you. How have they made an impact and

what do you think that impact means today and into the future? (250 words)

OR

Discuss an innovation or discovery that inspires you. How has it made an impact today and what does it mean for the future? (250 words)

Additional Application Requirements for Creative Arts Scholarships1. Describe briefly the process used to make the works in your folio, the key concepts and ideas, and why you

are proud of them. (250 words)2. Discuss one exhibition you have been to recently or seen online. What was the exhibition? What are your

thoughts about the exhibition? (250 words)

OR

Select an artwork that you are inspired by. Name the artist who made the work and provide the name of the work. Describe this artwork and explain why you are drawn to it. (250 words)

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Wurundjeri Country 172 Burke Road, Glen Iris Victoria 3146

p. 03 9835 2700 e. admissions@sac.vic.edu.au w. sac.vic.edu.au