John Septimus RoeAnglican Community School

2021Scholarship Application

James Martin Scholarship

For children of former or current Australian Defence Force Personnel

John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School is pleased to offer the James Martin Scholarship which provides for the full remission of tuition fees for Years 7 to 12 from 2020 for children of former or current Defence Force Personnel.

James Martin Scholarship - Awarded to 2 students in Year 7, 2021 at a school other than John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School. (Provides for 100% remission of tuition fees at JSRACS for Year 7, 2021 through to Year 12, 2026).

James Martin was born in Perth, Western Australia in June 1991. James was a student of John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School between the years 2004 – 2008 (inclusive).

James was dedicated to the School community of John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School. He demonstrated his ability and commitment in many sporting teams, most notably the First XI Cricket Team. James also competed eagerly and with success in the Associated and Catholic Colleges Cricket, Football and Athletics Teams over many years. James also played in the Champion School Soccer Team in 2008. Apart from sport, James demonstrated a passion for Music and annually showcased his musical talent and performed with his band in the School’s ‘Big Night In’ Rock Concert. James’ strength was his belief in the importance of contributing to the life of the community and he led this call by example.

James enlisted into the Australian Regular Army in January 2011 and completed recruit training in April 2011. In May 2011, he began his Initial Employment Training as a Combat Engineer. After completing this course in August 2011, James was posted to the 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment in Brisbane.

In June 2012, James deployed on his first operation, as part of the 3rd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment Task Group. James was killed in action on 29 August 2012 when he and two other Australian soldiers were shot dead by a member of the Afghan National Army at a patrol base north of Tarin Kowt.

CONDITIONS OF AWARD These scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the Principal by recommendation from the Scholarship Committee. Successful candidates must demonstrate a sound academic record together with the potential to make a positive contribution to the School.

The continuation of the Scholarship throughout the year is subject to the recipients making good academic progress, displaying conduct of the highest standard and contributing to the life of the School through participation in leadership and other co-curricular activities.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE• The attached application form should be completed and returned to the School together with:• A copy of the student’s latest school report;• A copy of the student’s Year 5 NAPLAN results;• A recent character reference from an adult who knows the applicant well and is not related to the applicant.• Evidence of parent/s current or former association with the Australian Defence Forces (Army, Navy or

Airforce)INTERVIEWSShortlisted applicants will be contacted to attend an interview with the Principal, or his delegate, with their parents, following which they will have the opportunity to tour the School facilities and meet with Senior School staff members.

If you have any questions about completing the application form or about the Scholarship process, please contact the Principal’s Personal Assistant, Ms Beatrice Hawkins on 9247 2242 or email bhawkins@jsracs.wa.edu.au

Scholarship Application 2021James Mar tin Scholarship

Application FormJames Martin ScholarshipFor Entry into Year 7 2021

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APPLICATION RESPONSE

The Application Response is made up of three parts which are to be completed by the student applying for the scholarship, without assistance.

PART 1Tell us about yourself, including your hobbies and interests, favourite subject(s) at school and your ambitions for life after school.

APPLICATION RESPONSE PART 2 Describe EITHER an important experience you have had OR a significant person in your life. The experience or person should have made an important contribution to who you are and how you see the world.

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PART 3 Describe how being part of John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School would help you achieve your goals and ambitions AND how you could contribute to the school community as a student.

By signing this form, I/we the persons whose signature/s appear below understand the following:

the details supplied in this form will be held in the strictest confidence by the Principal and the Business Manager and referenced only by them to the Scholarship Committee in relation to this application.the information contained in this application is true in every particular.the successful candidates must demonstrate a sound academic record together with the potential to make a positive contribution to the School therefore JSRACS may contact my child’s current school with regard to their academic achievement and involvement in school life. all scholarships are awarded on the basis that our child will remain enrolled at JSRACS until the conclusion of Year 12. Should a Scholarship recipient leave the School prior to graduation, we may be required to return the financial award of the Scholarship to the School.the award of the James Martin Scholarship is at the full discretion of the Principal of JSRACS. the continuation of the Scholarship throughout the year is subject to the recipient making good academic progress, displaying conduct of the highest standard and contributing to the life of the School through participation in leadership and other co-curricular activities.

Please complete the application form and statutory declaration; including the supporting documentation requested in this form, and forward to:

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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Please provide the following documentation with your application. If emailing, please attach scanned copies of the required documents. Your child’s latest School Report. Your child’s Year 5 NAPLAN Report. A copy of your child’s Birth Certificate A copy of your child’s Immunisation Record The application response which has been written by your child. A Personal Reference. Evidence of parent/s current or former association with the Australian Defence Forces.

The Principal John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School PO Box 41 MIRRABOOKA WA 6941or EMAIL principal@jsracs.wa.edu.au

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