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The Regents Review
Summer 2016
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This year, a select group of Year 8 and
9 students took part in the AQA Project
Qualification. The course required students
to spend every Thursday after school
developing their independent learning
skills, time management, researching,
essay writing and presenting. In their own
time, they then created their own projects,
which could be in the form of an essay or an
artefact.
Students investigated diverse topics such as
‘How did the working classes’ lives change
during the 20th century?’ and ‘The effects
of Motorcycles on the past’. On presenting
their projects to the rest of their group at
the end of the course, students presented
maturely and demonstrated self-reflection
on how their learning journey had gone.
I have been so impressed with their
commitment to their projects and I am
confident that their experience has given
them skills that they will find invaluable
at college and university. It has been a
pleasure spending time with them every
week in order to support them in their
work.
Miss Dunn
History Teacher
‘During my Project Qualification I
learned many life skills that will help
me in the future. I have learnt how to
manage my time and plan my writing
effectively. This way, I could complete
my project on time to a good quality.
Also my project helped me choose
what a good project includes. The skill
of referencing is also something that I
will use many times in the future. This
project has been very fun and I would
recommend it to anyone.’
Milly Dowse
‘I enjoyed the Project, because I liked
attending the after school sessions and
learning how to do certain things with
analysing, but at the same time having
a laugh. The project was great and was
overall a good experience.’
James Alexandre
GENERAL NEWS
Project Qualification
‘I liked the Project, because it taught
me what it is like to present which is
a life skill for university and college.
I also learnt how to commit myself
to something important. Thank you
Miss Dunn.’
Mollie Knight
‘I liked taking part in the Project
Qualification. It allowed me to
research into a topic of my choice.
I learnt many new skills like essay
writing, referencing and presenting.
The Project Qualification has made me
gain more knowledge and confidence.’
Alice Simms
‘I did a Project Qualification and
I enjoyed it. It taught me many
valuable life lessons, such as time
management. I would recommend
doing it.’
Jay Aitken