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SPIRIT OF INQUIRY
women’s sport and it was a piece on drug
conduct research e昀昀ectively, think
doping – not something that is going to
creatively, work collaboratively and apply
inspire young girls,” explains Fran, calling
a habit of re昀氀ection in their learning are
attention to the negative focus the media
all equally fundamental to the success of
often places on women’s sport.
our unique 7-9 curriculum; a theme-based
curriculum covering three years and
With Fran’s sights set 昀椀rmly on a future
spread across the Prep School and the
career in sport and business management,
transition to the Senior School.
she added: “For those looking at
submitting an EPQ, make sure you choose
The 7-9 curriculum focuses on developing
a topic that you are passionate about.
pupils’ understanding of themselves and
Don’t shy away from tackling taboo topics
the rapidly changing world around them,
– pick something that motivates you and
as well as helping them hone the skills they
that you’re proud to stand for.”
need to excel at GCSE level. The learning
themes, ranging from identity and
Fran’s EPQ research stands as a testament
innovation to con昀氀ict and global power,
to her passion for sport and speaking up to
provide a connection between subjects
voice truths. In retrospect she viewed the
and help pupils to develop into outward-
process as a highly bene昀椀cial experience
looking global citizens.
which generated a real sense of pride in
her ability to create something tangible
We have dedicated days for Prep School
that showcased her hard work.
pupils to take part in science workshops
at the Senior School and these continue
EPQs explained:
throughout the year and into the new
An EPQ is an Extended Project
term. Our Year 7 Prep School pupils
Quali昀椀cation. EPQs are equivalent to 50%
enjoyed fantastic science days at the
of an A-Level and are part of the National
Senior School labs, taking part in a
Quali昀椀cations Framework (NQF). EPQ
brilliant chemistry workshop as part of
grades are marked from A*-E and are
Enrichment Week, while our Year 6 pupils
entirely graded on coursework, with no
got hands-on during a physics workshop,
examinations.
testing objects against pressure and
building their own rockets.
An EPQ is a short essay of anywhere
between 5,000 and 10,000 words.
Not only do such activities help to
The essay can be about anything at all
familiarise and support our Prep School
and is then followed by a 10-15 minute
pupils with their transition to Senior School
presentation to your peers on the chosen
environment, but they also give them a
topic.
taste of the GCSE and A-Level curriculum.
Encouraging pupils to ask questions,
In October, our science scholars were
explore connections between topics,
granted the opportunity to get hands-
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