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The Highfield School Centenary Bursaries Fund was set up to celebrate Highfield’s centenary in 2007. It has been running successfully for more than 12 years thanks to the generosity of current and former parents, alumni and institutional grants. The aim of the fund is to raise enough money to support children who would not otherwise have the opportunity to come to a school like Highfield and Brookham.
In the current climate, access to private education is becoming more and more of a privilege. We recognise our responsibility to ensure we bridge this advantage gap. We know there are many children who would greatly benefit from attending a private school and there is a need to bring this opportunity to as many as possible – to those who might not otherwise consider it an option due to difficult financial or family circumstances.
Our Aim
The purpose of the Centenary Bursaries Fund is to make a real difference in a child’s life, not just academically but also physically, emotionally and socially. The bursaries are awarded to children we believe will gain the most benefit from attending Highfield and Brookham Schools – ensuring they reach their full potential, build life-long skills and develop long-lasting, positive experiences and relationships.
It’s incredibly rare for prep schools to offer 100% bursaries, especially at the rate that we do. We want to lead the way, in good faith, so that other prep schools will follow and allow this amazing opportunity to be given to even more children.
Changing Lives
We have awarded 17 bursaries to date and they have proved to be an enormous success. The Centenary Bursaries Fund also provides additional support for music lessons, sports equipment, school trips and uniform. In some circumstances, it has also funded travel to and from the school for the children and their parents.
Past bursary children have gone on to secure bursaries and scholarships at exceptional senior schools such as Charterhouse, Marlborough College and Seaford College. Nine children are currently still with us and because of our excellent relationships with senior schools and the outstanding support we offer, the hope is our current children will follow in their footsteps.
Selection Process
We have a very thorough selection process to identify children whose circumstances merit this life-changing gift. Throughout the year we build awareness of this opportunity outside of our socio-demographic to ensure relevant candidates are put forward. This involves forging links with relevant schools and their headteachers, charitable organisations, and promoting the opportunity online.
A typical candidate could be a child who is experiencing social or educational difficulties such as bullying, a challenging home life, special educational needs or someone who just needs a break, or children who have the ability to succeed academically if given the right support. We also have gifted children being put forward, where Highfield and Brookham can offer them a higher level of individual attention and can access our well-developed programme for the most talented children.
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The bursaries are funded on a 50-50 basis by the fund and the school. The school’s share is covered by ancillary income streams such as property rentals, Summer School and Swim School. Parents do not subsidise the bursaries through their fees.
We have an extremely robust fundraising plan which involves a combination of donations, fundraising events, investments and grants. Our donors are a mix of former pupils, grandparents, former parents, current parents, institutes and former staff. The Centenary Bursaries Fund is a registered charity, so Gift Aid increases donations to the fund from UK income tax payers by 25%. Donors just need to complete the Gift Aid form when making their donation.
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Charity Information
The Highfield School Centenary Bursaries Fund is a trust that was set up as a separate legal entity in 2007 with its own trust deed and trustees. It was granted charitable Status by the Charity Commissioners in 2007. (Registered Charity No. 1114845)
The Trustees
- Jonathan Carey – former Highfield parent and grandson of Canon Mills, Highfield’s founder
- Peter Greenwood – Old Highfieldian and former Highfield parent
- Nick Denton – a parent of three Old Highfieldians
- Simon Mason – former Highfield member of staff
- Katie Naylor – former Highfield parent
What we’re up to…
Wonderful to see Old Highfieldians, Ross and Kitty, championing inclusive sport at their senior school, @eastbournecollege, by opening the batting together during their recent Speech Day cricket match. #TogetherWeInspire #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
Voting is in full swing for the Tatler Schools Awards, and there’s still time to cast your vote. If you haven’t voted yet and would like to support us, we’d be so grateful if you could take a moment to do so. Voting closes on 29 August. Click here to vote: https://bit.ly/4l9T7JF Thank you for your support. #TogetherWeGrow #TogetherWeInspire #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
The Pre-Prep wellbeing garden was buzzing with life this morning! All the children’s hard work planting and caring for the garden has truly paid off, and it’s now a thriving hub of insect activity, full of colour and life. A real eco joy to see! As the children are on their school holidays, we thought they’d love to know just how much their efforts have blossomed. #OutdoorLearning #EcoJoy #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep
What a way to start this week’s Multi-Activities course with an active morning of free-play sports, including football, cricket and tennis – loads to enjoy! Looking for fun-filled activities for your children this summer? We still have a few spaces left on some incredible courses. Don’t miss out! Click the link in our bio to find out more. #SummerFunActivities #ChildrensHolidayCourses #SchoolHolidayClubs #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep
What a fun-filled week it has been on our Multi-Activities holiday camp! The children have enjoyed so many different activities we’re not sure they’ll want to go home! And if you’re looking for things for your children to do over the holidays, we still have some spaces on some great courses. Head to bit.ly/4nIoo8r to find out more. #TogetherWeExplore #SchoolHolidayClub #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep
As our fearless Year 7 adventurers wrap up their unforgettable journey, we celebrate everything they’ve achieved. From braving new challenges and stepping outside their comfort zones, to forging friendships and spending a night alone on Survival Island — they’ve grown, thrived and risen to the occasion. They return in September not just as Year 8s — but as more confident, capable and connected young people. #AdventureComplete #SurvivalIsland #FutureYear8 #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
The show may take centre stage, but it’s the teamwork and camaraderie behind the scenes that make our productions truly special. We just love these pics of our amazing Year 8s supporting each other every step of the way in their magical production of Grease. #Grease #SchoolShow #BehindTheScenes #Year8 #Teamwork #SchoolProduction #BackstageMagic #IndependentSchool #TogetherWeGrow #TogtherWeEncourage
Our Year 7s are enjoying the wild beauty of the Scottish Highlands — making memories, building confidence and forging friendships that will last a lifetime. #HighlandsAdventure #Year7Trip #FriendshipGoals #OutdoorLife #TogetherWeGrow #TogetherWeLearn #TogetherWeDiscover #BoardingSchoolsInHampshire #Liphook #Surrey #WestSussex
While most of our children are kicking off their summer holidays, our adventurous Year 7s headed off on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Highlands of Scotland. They’ll be taking part in a whole host of exciting activities — including a night on their own on Survival Island. We can’t wait to hear all about their epic adventure. #TogetherWeAdventure #TogetherWeThrive #IndependentSchool #SchoolTrip #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
Our Year 8 leavers brought the house down with a colourful, comical and downright charming version of hit musical Grease to sign off their time at Highfield and Brookham. And the magical performance, directed by the brilliant Mrs Baird, Head of Drama, was captured for posterity by Simon Drake Photography. #TogetherWeCare #TogetherWeThrive #IndependentSchool #PerformingArts #SchoolDrama #BoardingSchoolsInHampshire #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
Just like at Rydell High, school is almost out for our Year 8 leavers. Luckily, @andreakozak.photography captured these wonderful pictures of their spectacular performance of hit musical Grease before they head off for the summer break and onto the next stage of their educational voyage of discovery. #TogetherWeCare #TogetherWeThrive #IndependentSchool #PerformingArts #SchoolDrama #BoardingSchoolsInHampshire #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
We’re delighted to announce that Highfield and Brookham has been shortlisted for Independent School of the Year for Student Wellbeing. Such fantastic news and we are particularly thrilled to be shortlisted in this category as keeping our children safe and ensuring they are happy at school is our biggest priority. The winners will be announced in October. #TogetherWeCare #TogetherWeThrive #IndependentSchool #BoardingSchoolsInHampshire #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #isotyawards
Pre-prep children today rounded off a busy year of music making with a wonderful informal concert to proud parents. The young pupils demonstrated just how much they have grown since September, both in terms of technical ability with their instruments and the confidence to play or perform in front of an audience. #TogetherWeGrow #TogetherWePerform #SchoolMusicConcert #IndependentSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
Hot on the heels of breaking a school record en route to winning the senior girls’ high jump title on sports day, Olivia T has now been crowned national champion. Olivia secured a personal best leap of 1.51m to clinch gold at the National Prep Schools’ Athletics Championship finals at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. Warmest congratulations to all of our pupils who qualified for yesterday’s national finals in the West Midlands. #TogetherWeGrow #TogetherWeCompete #TogetherWeStrive #IndependentSchool #BoardingSchoolsInHampshire #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #Athletics
On Saturday, we are looking forward to welcoming guest speaker Carol Murraine to prizegiving. Carol is the chief executive and designated safeguarding lead of the London-based @eastsideyoungleaders, which aims to create leaders of character and purpose for tomorrow’s world, drawn from those most in need in grassroots communities. #TogetherWeGrow #TogetherWeInspire #InfluentialSpeaker #PrivateSchool #Prizegiving #IndependentSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
Teamwork, leadership, resilience and confidence building were the order of the day as Year 4 tackled an array of adventurous activities during their exciting three-day residential at the inspirational Mill on the Brue Outdoor Activity Centre in Somerset. Tunnelling, the Crate Stack, rafting, the Leap of Faith, the Great Wall and the High Ropes saw young leaders emerge as the children worked together to overcome both tricky challenges and, on occasion, their fears. And the result? Year 4 passed the test with flying colours! #TogetherWeGrow #TogetherWeOvercome #TogetherWeLead #OutdoorLearning #EssentialSkills #BoardingSchoolsInHampshire #PrivateSchoolsInHampshire #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
The school year may be drawing to a close but there’s no stopping the children’s beloved gardens, which have really blossomed with the spring rain and warm summer sunshine. #TogetherWeGrow #TogetherWeFlourish #GreenFingeredPupils #NoGrowingPains #Environment #IndependentSchool #BoardingSchoolsInHampshire
With Wimbledon fortnight getting under way on Monday, how appropriate that our green-fingered Nursery children should harvest their very own succulent crop of tasty strawberries fresh from their garden. Now, I wonder where they left the cream… #TogetherWeGrow #TogetherWeEncourage #TogetherWeThrive #IndependentSchool #BoardingSchoolsInHampshire #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #FruitGrowers #InTheGarden
