EPQ
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.
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.
Benefits of an EPQ
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Develop skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, presentation and time management.
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Demonstrate interest in a specific area which can be useful for university applications and future careers.
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It can carry UCAS points and also be valued at half an A-Level qualification in the UCAS tariff.
Health and Wellbeing
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:
Fitness Suite - Monday after school
Swimming Pool - Wednesday after school
Indoor Basketball (Sports Hall) - Friday after school
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.
