Breaking the presentation into 2 main sections the students have been hard at work designing new and interesting ways to present their work with many using music clips, props and even generating audience involvement, not quite as exciting as your typical pantomime, but close!

With the first half of the presentation being all about the topic they student chose for their EPQ, we have seen titles on such varied topics, including the impact of Britpop on modern music, robotic manufacturing, personality development in the brain and even Pokemon games. It’s always nice to see the enthusiasm the students have garnered for their topic be so evident during the presentations.

The second half of the presentation is all about the skills they have learnt along the journey of completing their EPQ. Self evaluation is never easy and it’s interesting to hear from the students about their own experiences. Often the overriding impact that the EPQ has is the development of improved time management as the project is independent and unlike other courses at Bushey Meads is not delivered by a teacher. Instead the EPQ is overseen by a supervisor who guides, but is not allowed to suggest the route students take but rather must allow students to find their own path when developing their EPQ.

With all the presentations being completed in the coming weeks, it’s then just down to finalising and polishing the written log that covers the journey from last September to the submission this month. With the EPQ becoming increasingly popular with Universities, as it shows the academic potential for future research essays, the students can look forward to receiving their grades in Year 13 and using the EPQ as part of their applications to UCAS.