SECTION 6 — PARENT / GUARDIAN RESPONSE Thank you for taking the time to complete this section. As SPARROWS HI is a scholarship-based discipleship and enrichment program, we seek to understand both the student and the family context in which they are growing. There are no perfect answers. We simply ask that you respond honestly and thoughtfully.
Parent / Guardian Questions Please tell us a little about your family.
What led your family to choose home education?
How would you describe your child’s relationship with Jesus at this point in their life?
What spiritual strengths, gifts or qualities do you see developing in your child?
What personal strengths, talents, interests or passions do you see in your child?
What areas of growth or development would you particularly like to see nurtured in your child over the coming years?
Why are you interested in SPARROWS HI for your child?
What aspects of the SPARROWS HI vision most resonate with your family?
How do you believe your child would benefit from participation in SPARROWS HI?
How do you think your child could positively contribute to the SPARROWS HI community?
Has your child shown interest in any particular area of ministry, leadership, service, creativity, vocation or calling?
Is there anything about your child’s personality, learning style, background or circumstances that would help us understand and support them more effectively?
Are there any significant pastoral, wellbeing, learning, medical or family circumstances that you believe we should be aware of when considering this application?
SPARROWS HI places a strong emphasis on Christian discipleship, character formation, community participation and personal responsibility. How do you see these values being encouraged within your family?
Is there anything else you would like the Scholarship Committee to know about your child or your family?
SECTION 7 — STUDENT PERSONAL RESPONSE We would like to get to know you better.
Questions for All Applicants Tell us about yourself. What are some things you enjoy doing, learning about or spending time on?
What does following Jesus mean to you?
How would you describe your child’s relationship with Jesus at this point in their life?
Tell us a little about your faith journey so far.
Why would you like to be part of SPARROWS HI?
What are some gifts, talents, strengths or interests you believe God has given you?
What do you hope to learn, experience or develop through SPARROWS HI?
Tell us about a time when you felt God was teaching you something important.
What do you think you could contribute to the SPARROWS HI community?
Who is someone you admire and why?
Is there anything else you would like us to know about yourself?
Additional Questions for Years 7–9 Applicants How do you think God has made you unique?
If you could learn any new skill, hobby or activity over the next few years, what would it be and why?
When do you feel most excited, engaged or alive?
What is something you would like to become better at?
Since Jesus is always with you, what is something you especially enjoy doing with Him or feel closest to Him while doing?
Additional Questions for Years 10–12 Applicants How do you think God has been shaping your character over the past few years?
What are some areas of service, ministry, work or life that interest you most?
Are there any ways you sense God may be leading, calling or preparing you for the future?
What problem, need or opportunity in the world would you most like to help address and why?
What do you hope your life will look like five years from now, and what role do you hope Jesus will have in that journey?
SECTION 9 — OPTIONAL CREATIVE PORTFOLIO As creativity forms part of the SPARROWS HI vision, applicants are invited to submit examples of creative, practical, leadership or service activities they have participated in.
The purpose of the portfolio is not to showcase perfection or achievement, but to provide insight into the interests, passions, creativity and developing gifts of the applicant.Submission of a portfolio is encouraged but not required.
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