School sporting scholarships/recruitment

[SonnyDillWilliams]

Given this is almost the Scots thread, I thought I would ask the question, what happens to these scholarship kids, in relation to all the extra costs?

for instance back in my day maybe you toured the gold coast, and that cost might have been $1,000

whereas I gather in 2016, Year 7/ 8 $cots have an end of year Japanese rugby tour and it is a costing something like $6,000 per child

hopefully the good Doctor picks up the tab on the extras?

 

[Quick Hands]

Given this is almost the Scots thread, I thought I would ask the question, what happens to these scholarship kids, in relation to all the extra costs?

for instance back in my day maybe you toured the gold coast, and that cost might have been $1,000

whereas I gather in 2016, Year 7/ 8 $cots have an end of year Japanese rugby tour and it is a costing something like $6,000 per child

hopefully the good Doctor picks up the tab on the extras?

Last year (2014) the 1sts went to South Africa.

If nothing else, the doctor does nothing by half.

Although, from what people tell me the folk up at Knox could soon feature prominently in this thread (and not just for rugby).

 

[formerflanker]

Given this is almost the Scots thread, I thought I would ask the question, what happens to these scholarship kids, in relation to all the extra costs?

for instance back in my day maybe you toured the gold coast, and that cost might have been $1,000

whereas I gather in 2016, Year 7/ 8 $cots have an end of year Japanese rugby tour and it is a costing something like $6,000 per child

hopefully the good Doctor picks up the tab on the extras?

It will probably be on a case-by-case basis. Non scholarship rugby players pay full freight minus the fundraising that will go on. Scholarship holders with well to do parents will pay the same as the non-scholarship boys. All those in need, scholarship holders or not, will be quietly spoken to to pay as much as they can and the school will cover the rest.
Before you guffaw too much, yes, there will be a small number for whom an overseas sporting trip will cause hardship at home.

 

[Brian Westlake]

Really? The serfs will not get their extra bowl of gruel?

 

[Inside Shoulder]

Before you guffaw too much, yes, there will be a small number for whom an overseas sporting trip will cause hardship at home.

because the team flies economy?

 

[Azzuri]

It will probably be on a case-by-case basis. Non scholarship rugby players pay full freight minus the fundraising that will go on. Scholarship holders with well to do parents will pay the same as the non-scholarship boys. All those in need, scholarship holders or not, will be quietly spoken to to pay as much as they can and the school will cover the rest.
Before you guffaw too much, yes, there will be a small number for whom an overseas sporting trip will cause hardship at home.

....and Kings are about to head off on their tour of England and Italy. Partly funded by the generosity of the Kings Rugby Club...with the remainder funded by Human ATM's, AKA Parents...... no free rides!

 

[Quick Hands]

because the team flies economy?

That would be the full-fee payers in economy I think.

 

[cyclopath]

It will probably be on a case-by-case basis. Non scholarship rugby players pay full freight minus the fundraising that will go on. Scholarship holders with well to do parents will pay the same as the non-scholarship boys. All those in need, scholarship holders or not, will be quietly spoken to to pay as much as they can and the school will cover the rest.
Before you guffaw too much, yes, there will be a small number for whom an overseas sporting trip will cause hardship at home.

You know this, or are just having a punt?

 

[Inside Shoulder]

^^^^ can't wait for the answer

 

[Quick Hands]

^^FF (Folau Fainga'a) seems to have some inside knowledge of how this runs at TSC.

 

[formerflanker]

You know this, or are just having a punt?

Recent knowledge - zero.
Historical precedents I am aware of - yes, some insider knowledge.
So my comment is more of a chip kick that has a high probability of success than a full blooded punt.

 

[Brian Westlake]

Ask Phil Kearns about his opinions of chip kicks.
Is that your thoughts?

 

[cyclopath]

Chip kick with high probability of success; ah, 'tis a rare beast.

 

[formerflanker]

Chip kick with high probability of success; ah, 'tis a rare beast.

And wonderful to behold when done with skill and precision outside your own 22.
I don't think there would be one GPS school which would let a decent rugby player miss out on the trip of a lifetime. Scholarships aside, schools have many options available to them to help all players, from additional contributions from the school rugby community to extended payment terms. TSC is no different. They have the ability to find a way to get all players on the plane.

 

[Not in straight]

..and Kings are about to head off on their tour of England and Italy. Partly funded by the generosity of the Kings Rugby Club.with the remainder funded by Human ATM's, AKA Parents.. no free rides!

Azzuri, can you give us an update on how the boys are going on this tour?

 

[BeastieBoy]

And wonderful to behold when done with skill and precision outside your own 22.
I don't think there would be one GPS school which would let a decent rugby player miss out on the trip of a lifetime. Scholarships aside, schools have many options available to them to help all players, from additional contributions from the school rugby community to extended payment terms. TSC is no different. They have the ability to find a way to get all players on the plane.

 

[BeastieBoy]

former flanker unfortunately in TSC case that could not care a rats about particular kids. its about their brand and overall results. Its a events management company where the kids are locked into a school costing 48k in year 7 as they are in a parents competition to ensure there kids are up there with the best.

 

[cyclopath]

former flanker unfortunately in TSC case that could not care a rats about particular kids. its about their brand and overall results. Its a events management company where the kids are locked into a school costing 48k in year 7 as they are in a parents competition to ensure there kids are up there with the best.

If you're going to try and make a point, it would carry more weight if you stuck to actual facts, I would guess. I doubt very much that the real figure is close to that.

 

[Quick Hands]

According to this website ) fees at TSC are $33,000. (which seems about right - I recall a few years back it made the papers when they were the 1st school in Sydney to hit 30k)

http://www.exfin.com/private-school-costs

Boarding fees at private schools are generally between $25,000 - $30,000 pa.

 

[Inside Shoulder]

the compulsory Glengarry half year costs more I believe - but probably less than you save not having to feed a 15 year old