EPQ

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EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) is a sixth form qualification 

that students can undertake alongside their A Levels. It involves

students choosing a topic, carrying out research, creating a project

based on it, which can take various forms such as an essay, a

report, a performance, a presentation or an artefact.

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There are several types of EPQ - students can put on an event like

a fundraiser, make something like a work of art, or put on a 

performance.  Other options include producing a piece of

multimedia or creative writing.  Students must show its academically useful, relates to their course of study or future career. 

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Benefits of an EPQ

• Develop skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving,                                                                          presentation and time management.

• Demonstrate interest in a specific area which can be useful for university applications and future careers.

• It can carry UCAS points and also be valued at half an A-Level qualification in the UCAS tariff.

 

Health and Wellbeing

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At Colton Hills, we have many excellent facilities catered to our students and staff, including the free use of our state-of-the-art fitness suite and swimming pool.  Sixth Form students are able to access them at the following times: 

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Fitness Suite - Monday after school

Swimming Pool - Wednesday after school 

Indoor Basketball (Sports Hall) - Friday after school

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We also offer music lessons to students in Sixth Form. The fees do vary for different instruments.  For more information, please speak with our Sixth Form team. ​