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Honours at Howell's

We are dedicated to nurturing young talent and unlocking our students’ potential.

Howell’s College recognises achievement and potential in academic, artistic, dramatic, musical, and sporting areas. Students who are awarded a scholarship will be placed on the Honours Programme. They will receive an Honours Programme welcome letter and be expected to participate in activities and events designed to promote their learning and development.

Who & Why?

The Honours Programme includes Academic and General Scholarship holders, students awarded scholarships in Music, Drama, Art, Product Design, or Sport, and Honorary Scholars who have achieved a significant number of A*s or grades 8/9 at GCSE level. It aims to recognise individual achievement and potential, identify the highest-achieving students in the College, and ensure they are known to staff so they can be challenged to excel. It also provides and promotes opportunities that motivate and encourage students to be aspirational.

GDST Prizes snd Scholarships

As well as funding financial scholarships and our Honours Programme, the GDST provide a wealth of opportunities for ambitious and talented students. The Somerville and Gurney Award is an essay-based examination open to all Year 12 scholars. The Johnston Memorial Scholarship is available for Year 13 students aspiring to study Law at university. The Frederica Lord University Scholarship supports Year 13 students pursuing academic studies at specified universities. The Nomura GDST Scholarship offers a competitive opportunity for Year 13 students to win a scholarship and participate in Nomura’s prestigious two-week immersion programme.

The Scholars’ Programmes

  • In addition to the Howell’s Lecture Programme, which is open to all Co-ed College students, Academic Scholars follow an additional programme of fortnightly sessions designed to develop intellectual character, critical thinking and reasoning skills and challenge them across a range of subject areas. They are also encouraged to enter academic competitions and attend outreach events at local universities to enhance their super-curricular portfolio. Additionally, termly opportunities to participate in HotchPotch@Howell’s activities with the Prep School girls allow students to develop leadership and communication skills and share their passion for learning with younger students.

  • Students are encouraged to visit exhibitions and galleries both locally and further afield. We highly recommend that the students attend one of the local life drawing classes to enhance their drawing skills. They also have the opportunity of working with the younger students through our clubs. Dedicated extra study/tuition sessions are available for Art Scholars. Students are also encouraged to contribute to the set designs for the school’s drama productions. This year it is a production of Mary Poppins. We have an established link with Cardiff Metropolitan University with lecturers giving advice to students about portfolios, personal statements, courses for further education and careers in the creative arts.

  • The Drama Scholars’ Programme provides opportunities for the students to develop their individual talents as well as improving and enhancing their creative and collaborative skills. We have strong links with the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and students are encouraged to watch rehearsals of current productions. This allows a wonderful opportunity to evaluate the process of rehearsing and has an informative impact on their own practical work. All Drama students want to perform! There are opportunities to showcase their talents in the annual School Play, as well as directing younger students in the House Pantomime Competition. We are also fortunate to have specialised teachers who organise and coordinate a series of LAMDA lessons which focus even further on the development of specific and vital performance skills.

  • We are proud to offer our Music Scholars the opportunity to perform and further their musicianship through attending a variety of ensembles led by very experienced music staff and participating in our extra-curricular programme. A busy schedule of high calibre concerts at prestigious venues are arranged annually. Students are encouraged to take part in competitions (performing and composing), attend concerts in the city’s many venues and are regularly advised of relevant master-classes/ lectures that are being held. The department has close links with Cardiff University Music Department and the Royal Welsh College of Music. The Music Scholars’ Programme is designed to further extend our students’ knowledge and passion for the subject, to have as much experience in performing and composing as possible.

  • Our Sports Scholars’ Development Programme is designed to equip our students with the knowledge, understanding and ability to sustain a long, healthy, prosperous career as an athlete in a highly demanding and competitive industry. The programme involves the psychological, emotional and physical development of our athletes. We are proud to offer our students expert coaching and advice through organised activities and visiting key speakers. All students receive one to one mentoring. Sports Scholars are expected to join school teams, participate in House events and work with younger students as role models.

  • Product Design Scholars are mentored by the Head of Department. They are given opportunities to meet and discuss the areas of design and products that inspire them. Independent tutorials are used to consolidate ways to develop their skills. Opportunities are arranged for scholars to lead on developing the design skills of younger students. There are dedicated extra study/tuition sessions available for students to attend where personalised advice and guidance is given. Students are encouraged to contribute to the prop and set designs for the school’s drama productions.