Each year, a variety of community organisations and families donate bursaries to our school to present successful applicants at end of year school ceremonies. The bursaries are either sent directly to the schools the successful students are attending the following year to help contribute to the cost of their education or are gift cards to assist in the purchase of school supplies.
There are several, bursary categories students may apply for. Students may apply for more than one type of bursary, however, only one bursary will be awarded. Application must clearly state which bursary/ies they are applying for. Applications can be in the form of a written letter, presentation, or collage. Students will be given provided with time at school to write their application. It is expected that all submissions are the student's own work.
Students who receive bursaries will have demonstrated growth in, and continue to develop and practice our school habits when interacting with the school community; and in their learning. When applying for each bursary the applicants must address the following criteria in each category.
Criteria for the EPSS AWESOME Bursary:
This bursary will be awarded to the student/s who display social, emotional and academic competence in our community through:
- Consistent commitment and practice of our Whole Be+ing habits in all areas of school life
- Dedication and effort to their academic studies
- Willingness to assist in our community, including additional activities they are involved in above and beyond the classroom
- Representation of EPSS in our community
Criteria for Whole Being Bursary:
- Consistent commitment and practice of our Whole Be+ing habits in all areas of school life
- Demonstration of growth in each habit
- An awareness and mindfulness of self and others
Criteria for Health and Physical Education Bursary:
- Consistent commitment and practice of our Whole Be+ing habits in all areas of school life
- Participation, resilience and sportsmanship on Sports Days
- Dedication and learning in HPE classes
- Meeting or exceeding year level expectations
- Representation in sports at school and interschool events, e.g. KCD or Capricornia representation; Sports Club representation; Interschool Sports
- Participation in Community Sporting events
Criteria for The Arts Bursary:
- Consistent commitment and practice of our Whole Be+ing habits in all areas of school life
- Participation and dedication to other Arts programs and subjects such as Instrumental music, Choir and/or Drama and Dance
- Dedication and learning in The Arts classes
- Meeting or exceeding year level expectations
- Participation in enrichment activities and/or clubs
- Representation and/or participation in The Arts in outside school activities/events e.g. performances, ensembles, eisteddfods and competitions
Criteria for Science Bursary:
- Consistent commitment and practice of our Whole Be+ing habits in all areas of school life
- Ability to work like a scientist, demonstrating resilience, persistence and an inquiring mind
- Dedication and learning in Science lessons and activities
- Meeting or exceeding year level expectations
- Participation in enrichment activities and/or clubs
Criteria for Japanese Bursary:
- Consistent commitment and practice of our Whole Be+ing habits in all areas of school life
- Dedication and learning in Japanese lessons and activities.
- Meeting or exceeding year level expectations
- Participation in enrichment activities and/or clubs
Criteria for Academic Bursary:
- Consistent commitment and practice of our Whole Be+ing habits in all areas of school life
- Academic performance in school assessments and end of semester reporting
- Academic performance in state/national testing and/or standardised testing.
Year 5: Criteria for Whole Being Bursary:
A $100 Whole Being Bursary donated by the Queensland Country Women's Association.
- Consistent commitment and practice of our Whole Be+ing habits in all areas of school life
- Demonstration of growth in each habit
- An awareness and mindfulness of self and others.