Category Archives: EPQ

Week beginning 14th September

There is a joint assembly today for both Year 12 and Year 13.  Please make sure you register with your mentor as you arrive/leave.  You don’t need to register at 2.05 because of this, so no mentor meetings on assembly … Continue reading

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EPQ Reading Uni library visits

Last week’s interviews were really impressive.  A great range of ideas are out there.  Next step is to do some proper research and work over the summer.  The biggest regret students always have with the EPQ is that they didn’t … Continue reading

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EPQ titles

As promised after today’s presentation, here are all the past tasks that students have done for the EPQ.  It’s a really diverse range and demonstrates the potential of what can be done. EPQ titles since 2010 Check earlier post on … Continue reading

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Future Learn – new courses

Have a look at the latest courses that Future Learn are offering.  They are FREE and if you are considering the EPQ, there are lots of ideas and resources which you could use. Brand new courses The Lottery of Birth … Continue reading

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EPQ 2016

EPQ Applications   If you would like to do the EPQ, please apply by letter or e mail to Mr Hand rhand@littleheath.org.uk by Friday 26th June.  You should state, in no more than 200 words, why you want to do the EPQ and … Continue reading

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What are prisons for?

This is a lecture at The Abbey School and is free.  If you are interested please see Mr Hand so he can let them know you are coming. This would be a great thing to attend if you are thinking … Continue reading

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Week starting 24th November

No assemblies now for a while as the hall is being used for Year 11 exams. Please make sure you keep those UCAS applications coming in and that you liaise with your mentor to let them know where you are.  … Continue reading

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You need to read this article

This article:  If you’re under 30, bad luck. You’re screwed is a must read for your generation.  It gives a compelling argument as to why it’s so important you lot should vote in greater numbers before it’s too late.  Apocalyptic?  Maybe.  Make … Continue reading

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Speakers for Schools

As you might know Speakers for Schools is running a special STEM campaign this Autumn, with a chance for your school to watch live-streamed video of school talks happening with some of the leading figures in our network.    Please … Continue reading

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Sexual Health Sixth Form Campaign Competition

Protect and Respect – competition for sixth formers to promote good sexual health West Berkshire Council’s Public Health team are inviting sixth forms in the area to take part in a competition to design and create a sexual health awareness … Continue reading

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