Impressive students present EPQs

Some of this year’s Upper Sixth students recently presented their Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) projects, covering a wide range of topics and impressing peers, teachers and parents alike with their knowledge and confidence. 

The EPQ is an independent project undertaken by students that gives them an opportunity to delve deeper into an area of study of their choice. Students can choose to write a dissertation, carry out an investigation, create an artefact or give a performance. 

Mrs Hollingworth, Deputy Head of Sixth Form, is the EPQ Supervisor at King’s and she always looks forward to the presentation evening. 

She said: “The presentation evening is one of the highlights of my year; the students work so hard on their EPQ projects and it is a real privilege to be able to see the culmination of their research and dedication.”

From tiger conservation in India to the portrayal of women in Gothic literature, this year’s Upper Sixth have covered a wide range of topics in their research. One student has also developed a digital version of UNO with online multiplayer functionality, whilst another has composed a symphonic poem to illustrate, through music, scenes of nature in Buttermere Valley.

Mrs Hollingworth continues: “I am very proud of the confidence with which the students have presented their EPQ projects this year.

“The EPQ is perfect preparation for university-level academic research and independent study, allowing students to demonstrate skills that universities value highly.”

In King’s Sixth Form, all students are encouraged to undertake an EPQ project, which carries the value of half an A Level and UCAS points and is well regarded by top universities.