Regents Review Summer '16

The Regents Review Summer 2016

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 GENERAL NEWS Project Qualification

‘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 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

‘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

‘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

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