FAQs
Q. Why on the student free day for SVC students?
To achieve their best students need to be relaxed and fresh of mind. To do such a test after school places added pressure on tired, hungry young men.
2. How long will testing take?
Approximately two and a half hours - students will have a 15 minute refreshment break after Test 2.
3. How will scholarships be decided?
All academic scholarships will be decided from analysis of the test results. The Principal will also have discretion to select a candidate for scholarship.
4. What does a scholarship cover?
Academic scholarships cover tuition fees only.
5. How many scholarships will be offered?
The Principal and Deputy Principal will determine the results cut off point for the offer of academic scholarships in 2023. All students above the cut off point will be offered a scholarship. Please note that the offer of a scholarship is contingent upon parents and students agreeing to our Enrolment Terms and Conditions for Year 11 2023.
6. What scholarships will be offered?
Thanks to the support of the Old Virgilians Association and other generous benefactors we are able to offer a number of 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% scholarships.
7. Do we have to re-apply in 2023?
No, scholarship offers are made for Year 11 and 12. Continuation to Year 12 is based upon maintenance of strong academic results and behavioural standards. A meeting will be held in November will be held with the scholarship holder and a parent/guardian should there be any concerns.