U6 Present their EPQs

Each year a number of our Sixth Form students undertake the Extended Project Qualification, often referred to as ‘EPQ’.

An EPQ is an independent research project, which is worth 50% of an A Level.  It involves writing an essay of 5000 words, or creating a product, which might be anything from an art object to an iPhone app. As the project evolves, students must complete a production log to record specific stages of their project.

The third component of the project is a presentation, which our Upper Sixth students have been delivering throughout this term.

Some of the unique EPQ topics they have been researching and presenting on are:

How should the law approach the separation of conjoined twins?

The comparative study of survival rate of pancreatic cancer compared to other cancers.

How has 9/11 impacted modern western society?

What is Munchausen’s Syndrome by Proxy and how has the media affected how cases are handled in court?

Why are humans considered to me more neurologically advanced than other animals?

Our Upper Sixth invited our Lower Sixth students, who are currently choosing their own EPQ research topics, to watch their presentations at a sensible distance. They were able to ask questions about the topics presented, the wider EPQ process and the skills that our Upper Sixth have learned throughout their EPQs.

“Learning how to use referencing took longer than I had expected, but I feel that I am now equipped with the skills in Harvard referencing to successfully pursue my ambition of a university degree in law.” – Amy N (U6)

“Learning how to communicate solely through email, not in person, has probably been the most fundamental skill I’ve learned.” – Issy S (U6) 

Congratulations to all of our Upper Sixth students who have completed their fantastic EPQ presentations.