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Year 13 A Level Mock Exams

2024-11-27T09:29:25Z

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{|class = "wikitable"
!Date
!Subject
!Time
!Venue
|-
|Wednesday 11 December
|Art
|All Day
|Art 2 & Art 3
|-
|Thursday 12 December
|Art
|All Day
|Art 2 & Art 3
|-
|Friday 13 December
|Art
|All Day
|Art 2 & Art 3
|-
|Monday 6 January 
|MFL Speaking exams
|All Day
|TBC
|-
|Tuesday 7 January
|MFL Speaking exams
|All Day
|TBC
|-
|Wednesday 8 January 
|MFL Speaking exams
|All Day
|TBC
|-
|Thursday 9 January
|Law P2
|09:00-11:00
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Physics P1
|09:00-10:45
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Spanish L R & W
|09:00-11:30
|CS3 & CS4
|-
|
|Biology P1
|13:30-15:15
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Media P1
|13:30-15:30
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Further Maths - Pure
|13:30-15:00
|Main Hall
|-
|
|PE
|13:30-15:30
|Main Hall
|-
|Friday 10 January 
|English Literature P1
|09:00-12:00
|SFC2
|-
|
|Computer Science P1
|09:00-11:30
|M10
|-
|
|Chemistry P1
|09:00-10:45
|Main Hall
|-
|
|German L, R & W
|09:00-11:30
|CS2
|-
|
|Religious Studies P1
|13:30-15:30
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Physics P2
|13:30-15:15
|Main Hall
|-
|
|History Unit 1
|13:30-15:00
|Main Hall
|-
|Monday 13 January 
|Chemistry P2
|09:00-10:45
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Economics
|09:00-11:00
|Main Hall
|-
|
|English language P1
|09:00-11:30
|SFC2
|-
|
|Computer Science on Screen
|09:00-11:30
|CS2
|-
|
|Politics P1
|13:30-15:00
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Psychology
|13:30-15:00
|Main Hall
|-
|Tuesday 14 January 
|History Unit 3
|09:00-11:30
|SFC2
|-
|
|Business
|09:00-11:00
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Design Engineering P1
|09:00-10:30
|Main Hall
|-
|
|French L,R & W
|09:00-11:30
|CS3 & CS4
|-
|
|Geography - Physical Systems
|13:30-15:00
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Further Maths - Stats/Mech
|13:30-15:00
|Main Hall
|-
|Wednesday 15 January 
|Drama & Theatre
|09:00-12:00
|SFC2
|-
|
|Sociology
|09:00-11:00
|Main Hall
|-
|
|German Writing
|09:00-11:00
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Politics P2
|09:00-11:00
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Maths - Pure/Mech
|13:30-15:30
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Religious Studies P2
|13:30-15:30
|Main Hall
|-
|Thursday 16 January 
|English Literature
|09:00-10:40
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Media P2
|11:40-12:10
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Spanish Writing
|13:30-15:30
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Design Engineering P2
|13:30-15:15
|Main Hall
|-
|Friday 17 January 
|English language P2
|09:00-11:30
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Biology P2
|09:00-10:45
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Geography Human Interaction
|13:30-14:40
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Politics P3
|13:30-15:30
|Main Hall
|-
|Monday 20 January 
|Religious Studies P3
|09:00-11:00
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Music
|09:00-11:30
|MU1
|-
|
|Geography - Geographical Debate
|13:30-15:00
|Main Hall
|-
|
|French Writing
|13:30-15:30
|Main Hall
|-
|Tuesday 21 January 
|History Unit 2
|09:00-10:00
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Maths - Pure/Stats
|13:30-15:30
|Main Hall

Year 13 A Level Mock Exams

2024-11-27T09:28:36Z

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{|class = "wikitable"
!Date
!Subject
!Time
!Venue
|-
|Wednesday 11 December
|Art
|All Day
|Art 2 & Art 3
|-
|Thursday 12 December
|Art
|All Day
|Art 2 & Art 3
|-
|Friday 13 December
|Art
|All Day
|Art 2 & Art 3
|-
|Monday 6 January 
|MFL Speaking exams
|All Day
|TBC
|-
|Tuesday 7 January
|MFL Speaking exams
|All Day
|TBC
|-
|Wednesday 8 January 
|MFL Speaking exams
|All Day
|TBC
|-
|Thursday 9 January
|Law P2
|09:00-11:00
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Physics P1
|09:00-10:45
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Spanish L R & W
|09:00-11:30
|CS3 & CS4
|-
|
|Biology P1
|13:30-15:15
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Media P1
|13:30-15:30
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Further Maths - Pure
|13:30-15:00
|Main Hall
|-
|
|PE
|13:30-15:30
|Main Hall
|-
|Friday 10 January 
|English Literature P1
|09:00-12:00
|SFC2
|-
|
|Computer Science P1
|09:00-11:30
|M10
|-
|
|Chemistry P1
|09:00-10:45
|Main Hall
|-
|
|German L, R & W
|09:00-11:30
|CS2
|-
|
|Religious Studies P1
|13:30-15:30
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Physics P2
|13:30-15:15
|Main Hall
|-
|
|History Unit 1
|13:30-15:00
|Main Hall
|-
|Monday 13 January 
|Chemistry P2
|09:00-10:45
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Economics
|09:00-11:00
|Main Hall
|-
|
|English language P1
|09:00-11:30
|SFC2
|-
|
|Computer Science on Screen
|09:00-11:30
|CS2
|-
|
|Politics P1
|13:30-15:30
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Psychology
|13:30-15:00
|Main Hall
|-
|Tuesday 14 January 
|History Unit 3
|09:00-11:30
|SFC2
|-
|
|Business
|09:00-11:00
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Design Engineering P1
|09:00-10:30
|Main Hall
|-
|
|French L,R & W
|09:00-11:30
|CS3 & CS4
|-
|
|Geography - Physical Systems
|13:30-15:00
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Further Maths - Stats/Mech
|13:30-15:00
|Main Hall
|-
|Wednesday 15 January 
|Drama & Theatre
|09:00-12:00
|SFC2
|-
|
|Sociology
|09:00-11:00
|Main Hall
|-
|
|German Writing
|09:00-11:00
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Politics P2
|09:00-11:00
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Maths - Pure/Mech
|13:30-15:30
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Religious Studies P2
|13:30-15:30
|Main Hall
|-
|Thursday 16 January 
|English Literature
|09:00-10:40
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Media P2
|11:40-12:10
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Spanish Writing
|13:30-15:30
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Design Engineering P2
|13:30-15:15
|Main Hall
|-
|Friday 17 January 
|English language P2
|09:00-11:30
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Biology P2
|09:00-10:45
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Geography Human Interaction
|13:30-14:40
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Politics P3
|13:30-15:30
|Main Hall
|-
|Monday 20 January 
|Religious Studies P3
|09:00-11:00
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Music
|09:00-11:30
|MU1
|-
|
|Geography - Geographical Debate
|13:30-15:00
|Main Hall
|-
|
|French Writing
|13:30-15:30
|Main Hall
|-
|Tuesday 21 January 
|History Unit 2
|09:00-10:00
|Main Hall
|-
|
|Maths - Pure/Stats
|13:30-15:30
|Main Hall

EPQ

2024-10-31T12:08:28Z

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==What is the EPQ?==
#[https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-W-7993-SP-19.PDF The Extended Project Qualification] (EPQ) is a stand-alone qualification that Year 12 students may choose to take alongside their A-Levels. It is an independent piece of research and work, which may be linked to any of your A-Level subjects but it must not duplicate any work that you cover at A-Level. You may also choose to undertake a project theme that supports an extra-curricular interest or is related to your future career aspirations.
#The EPQ carries UCAS tariff points and is equivalent to half an A-Level: A* 28, A 24, B 20, C 16, D 12, E 8
#Students undertaking the EPQ are required to undertake the following:
##Choose an area of interest
##Draft a title and aims of the project
##Maintain a detailed production log throughout to help demonstrate planning, development and review. (The production log is as crucial as the actual project and forms part of the overall marking process)
##Plan, research and carry out the project, producing a 5000-word report
##Deliver a presentation to a non-specialist audience (e.g. students, teachers etc.)
##Provide evidence of all stages of project development and production for assessment.
#Each student will be allocated a teacher who will act as the project supervisor and ensure that you complete each project milestone.

==Who is the EPQ for?==
#Students applying to university are often looking for a way to 'stand out' from the pack. There are a number of ways this can be achieved, such as:
##Completing an online [https://www.futurelearn.com/info/blog/what-is-a-mooc-futurelearn MOOC] in an area of interest. [https://www.unifrog.org/ UniFrog] has lots to choose from
##Volunteering (e.g. at a care-home, or primary school outside of school time)
##Completing the [https://www.dofe.org/ Duke of Edinburgh's] award
##Being involved in youth organisations such as [https://www.scouts.org.uk/ Scouts] or [https://armycadets.com/ Cadets]
##Completing the EPQ
#It is our experience that the EPQ can be beneficial in some cases where students are looking to apply to courses which have high (e.g. AAA) entry requirements, such as Oxbridge, Veternary, Medicine or Dentistry courses.
#Some providers will reduce an offer of a place (e.g. from AAA to AAB and an A-grade for EPQ).
#When considering an EPQ, students must carefully weigh up the risk of the additional time investment leading to a detrimental effect on their core subject grades.

==How much work is involved?==
#The extended project is expected to involve around 120 hours of work.
#Whilst some of this time will be spent in EPQ-related lectures and in mentor meetings, the vast majority of the work will need to be carried out independently outside of school hours.
#Sessions will take place each Wednesday afternoon in the enrichment slot, and will cover key skills such as referencing and research skills.
#Students who undertake an EPQ must be prepared to commit around three hours per week to their project over and above the hours already required for A-Level study outside of school.
#Every year, significant numbers of students drop their EPQ mid-way through the course. While reasons vary, this is commonly due to being unable to manage the demands of an EPQ as well as commitments to their core subjects. This is especially challenging during exam periods and around coursework deadlines.
#Further guidance on the work involved can be found in the links below, which must be read prior to making your application.

==Entry Criteria==
#Your most recent report data must indicate that you are on track to achieve your target grades, and must have no negative engagement grades.
#We strongly recommend that students wishing to study for an EPQ have an average GCSE score of 7 or better.

==Application Process==
#Ensure that you meet the entry criteria for the EPQ.
#Read the 2025 Production Log (found [https://sixthform.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/images/1/10/EPQ_Production_Log_2024-25.docx here]), which you will need to complete in addition to the 5000 work final report.
#Read the [https://wellcome.ac.uk/sites/default/files/wtp057673_0.pdf EPQ Ethical Project guide], which contains guidelines for devising and completing the project.
#Complete the [https://sixthform.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/images/0/06/EPQ_Application_Form_2024-25.docxBGS EPQ Application form], sign it and email to [mailto:andrew.mitchell@bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk Mr Andrew Mitchell (Law)] by 09:00 on Monday 11 November 2024.
#Applications will be reviewed in November, and successful applicants notified by email in late November.
#Note: Places are limited. Where there are a large number of applicants, you may be called to attend a short interview with a member of the Sixth Form team.

==Key dates==
{| class="wikitable"
! Date
! Activity
|-
|11 November 2024
|Deadline date for EPQ applications
|-
|12 November - 22 November 2024
|Applications assessed
|-
|25 November 2024
|Applicants notified of the outcome. Supervisor details will be issued to successful applicants
|-
|December 2024 - June 2025
|Students work on EPQ
|-
|2 June - 13 June 2025
|Students deliver EPQ Presentations
|-
|19 June 2025
|Final deadline for the student submission of completed production logs and projects ahead of marking and moderation process
|-
|Date to be confirmed January 2026
|EPQ results released to students. As this date is after the deadline date for UCAS applications, a predicted grade will be supplied.
|}

==Further Reading==
*[https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-W-7993-SP-19.PDF AQA EPQ Specification]

File:EPQ Application Form 2024-25.docx

2024-10-31T12:07:56Z

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Main Page

2024-10-31T11:52:09Z

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==This week in the Sixth Form (Week 2)==

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;
! 28/10/24 - Monday
! 29/10/24 - Tuesday
! 30/10/24 - Wednesday
! 31/10/24 - Thursday
! 01/11/24 - Friday
|-
|Tutor Time
|Year 12 and 13 SFOE Assembly
P1 Year 12 Lecture
|Sixth Form Open Evening
|Tutor Time
|Tutor Time
|}

==Contents==
{| class="wikitable"
!Live
!Academic
!Careers
!Pastoral
!Information
|-style="vertical-align: top;"
|
*[https://socs.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/Month.aspx School Calendar]
*[[SPR_Meetings|SPR Meetings]]
*[[Key Dates 2024-25]]
*[[Head Students and Senior Prefects 2024]]

|
*[[Academic_Support|Academic Support]]
*New:[[EPQ|EPQ Information]]
*Featured:[[Year_13 A Level Exam Timetable 2024|Year 13 A-Level Timetable 2024]]
*Featured:[[Year_12 FUPG Exam Timetable 2024|Year 12 FUPG Exam Timetable 2024]]
*[https://www.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/page/?title=Exam+information&pid=152 Exams Information]
*[[Productivity_Resources|Productivity Resources]]
*[[Study Skills]]
*[https://sixthform.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/images/d/db/Learning_Skills_booklet.docx Learning Skills Booklet]
*[[Subject Pages]]
*[https://www.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/page/?title=A%2DLevel+Subjects%26%23160%3B&pid=154 Subject Specifications]

|
*[[Apprenticeship_Opportunities|Apprenticeship Opportunities]]
*Featured:[https://sixthform.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/images/8/84/Post_18_Options_handbook.pdf Post 18 Options Handbook]
*[[Careers_Resources|Careers Resources]]
*Featured:[[Student Finance_Resources|Student Finance Resources]]

*[[UCAS_Guidance|UCAS Guidance]]
*[[Applying to Medical School]]
*[[Your_Personal_Statement|Effective UCAS Personal Statements]]
*[https://sixthform.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/images/2/2e/Post_18_launch_26.3.24.pptx Post 18 Day ppt]
*[https://sixthform.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/images/c/c5/Know_before_you_go.pdf Know before you go]
*[https://sixthform.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/images/2/21/The_Definitive_Guide_to_not_going_to_Uni.ppt The Definitive Guide to not going to Uni]

|
*Featured:[[PSHE|PSHE Resources]]
*[[Pastoral_Resources|Pastoral Resources]]
*[https://issuu.com/healthguidepublishing/docs/shg_2023_uni_digital_book Student Health Guide]
*[https://www.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/page/?title=Bursary+Fund&pid=150 Bursary Fund]
*[[Enrichment|Enrichment Timetable]]
*[[Sixth Form Student Agreement]]

|
*[[BGS_Sixth_Form_A-Z_Guide|A-Z Guide to the Sixth form]]
*[[The_Sixth_Form_Team|The Sixth Form Team]]
*[[Teacher_List|Teacher and Form Tutor list]]
*[https://www.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/page/?title=Dress+Guidelines&pid=156 Sixth Form Dress Guidelines]
*[[Duke of Edinburgh's Award]]
*[[Lanyard_System|Lanyard check-in/out guide]]
*[[Site Map|Maps of the School site]]
*[[Microsoft Teams Guides]]
*[[structure|Structure of the School Day]]
*[https://www.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/page/?title=Term+Dates&pid=58 Term Dates]
*[[Societies|Societies tbc]]

|}

*The Sixth Form intranet is now available outside of school, at [https://sixthform.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/ https://sixthform.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/]. Use your network username and password to connect.

==Downloads==
*[https://sixthform.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/images/3/3f/Student_Volunteering_Letter_and_Application_Form_2024.docx Student Volunteering Letter and Application Form 2024]
*[https://sixthform.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/images/f/f5/Volunteering_Placement_Parental_Letter_2024.docx Volunteering Parental Letter 2024]

EPQ

2024-10-31T11:48:31Z

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==What is the EPQ?==
#[https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-W-7993-SP-19.PDF The Extended Project Qualification] (EPQ) is a stand-alone qualification that Year 12 students may choose to take alongside their A-Levels. It is an independent piece of research and work, which may be linked to any of your A-Level subjects but it must not duplicate any work that you cover at A-Level. You may also choose to undertake a project theme that supports an extra-curricular interest or is related to your future career aspirations.
#The EPQ carries UCAS tariff points and is equivalent to half an A-Level: A* 28, A 24, B 20, C 16, D 12, E 8
#Students undertaking the EPQ are required to undertake the following:
##Choose an area of interest
##Draft a title and aims of the project
##Maintain a detailed production log throughout to help demonstrate planning, development and review. (The production log is as crucial as the actual project and forms part of the overall marking process)
##Plan, research and carry out the project, producing a 5000-word report
##Deliver a presentation to a non-specialist audience (e.g. students, teachers etc.)
##Provide evidence of all stages of project development and production for assessment.
#Each student will be allocated a teacher who will act as the project supervisor and ensure that you complete each project milestone.

==Who is the EPQ for?==
#Students applying to university are often looking for a way to 'stand out' from the pack. There are a number of ways this can be achieved, such as:
##Completing an online [https://www.futurelearn.com/info/blog/what-is-a-mooc-futurelearn MOOC] in an area of interest. [https://www.unifrog.org/ UniFrog] has lots to choose from
##Volunteering (e.g. at a care-home, or primary school outside of school time)
##Completing the [https://www.dofe.org/ Duke of Edinburgh's] award
##Being involved in youth organisations such as [https://www.scouts.org.uk/ Scouts] or [https://armycadets.com/ Cadets]
##Completing the EPQ
#It is our experience that the EPQ can be beneficial in some cases where students are looking to apply to courses which have high (e.g. AAA) entry requirements, such as Oxbridge, Veternary, Medicine or Dentistry courses.
#Some providers will reduce an offer of a place (e.g. from AAA to AAB and an A-grade for EPQ).
#When considering an EPQ, students must carefully weigh up the risk of the additional time investment leading to a detrimental effect on their core subject grades.

==How much work is involved?==
#The extended project is expected to involve around 120 hours of work.
#Whilst some of this time will be spent in EPQ-related lectures and in mentor meetings, the vast majority of the work will need to be carried out independently outside of school hours.
#Sessions will take place each Wednesday afternoon in the enrichment slot, and will cover key skills such as referencing and research skills.
#Students who undertake an EPQ must be prepared to commit around three hours per week to their project over and above the hours already required for A-Level study outside of school.
#Every year, significant numbers of students drop their EPQ mid-way through the course. While reasons vary, this is commonly due to being unable to manage the demands of an EPQ as well as commitments to their core subjects. This is especially challenging during exam periods and around coursework deadlines.
#Further guidance on the work involved can be found in the links below, which must be read prior to making your application.

==Entry Criteria==
#Your most recent report data must indicate that you are on track to achieve your target grades, and must have no negative engagement grades.
#We strongly recommend that students wishing to study for an EPQ have an average GCSE score of 7 or better.

==Application Process==
#Ensure that you meet the entry criteria for the EPQ.
#Read the 2025 Production Log (found [https://sixthform.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/images/1/10/EPQ_Production_Log_2024-25.docx here]), which you will need to complete in addition to the 5000 work final report.
#Read the [https://wellcome.ac.uk/sites/default/files/wtp057673_0.pdf EPQ Ethical Project guide], which contains guidelines for devising and completing the project.
#Complete the [https://sixthform.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/images/e/e3/EPQ_Applcation_Form_2024-25.docxBGS EPQ Application form], sign it and email to [mailto:andrew.mitchell@bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk Mr Andrew Mitchell (Law)] by 09:00 on Monday 11 November 2024.
#Applications will be reviewed in November, and successful applicants notified by email in late November.
#Note: Places are limited. Where there are a large number of applicants, you may be called to attend a short interview with a member of the Sixth Form team.

==Key dates==
{| class="wikitable"
! Date
! Activity
|-
|11 November 2024
|Deadline date for EPQ applications
|-
|12 November - 22 November 2024
|Applications assessed
|-
|25 November 2024
|Applicants notified of the outcome. Supervisor details will be issued to successful applicants
|-
|December 2024 - June 2025
|Students work on EPQ
|-
|2 June - 13 June 2025
|Students deliver EPQ Presentations
|-
|19 June 2025
|Final deadline for the student submission of completed production logs and projects ahead of marking and moderation process
|-
|Date to be confirmed January 2026
|EPQ results released to students. As this date is after the deadline date for UCAS applications, a predicted grade will be supplied.
|}

==Further Reading==
*[https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-W-7993-SP-19.PDF AQA EPQ Specification]

EPQ

2024-10-31T11:46:45Z

Stss13: /* Application Process */

==What is the EPQ?==
#[https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-W-7993-SP-19.PDF The Extended Project Qualification] (EPQ) is a stand-alone qualification that Year 12 students may choose to take alongside their A-Levels. It is an independent piece of research and work, which may be linked to any of your A-Level subjects but it must not duplicate any work that you cover at A-Level. You may also choose to undertake a project theme that supports an extra-curricular interest or is related to your future career aspirations.
#The EPQ carries UCAS tariff points and is equivalent to half an A-Level: A* 28, A 24, B 20, C 16, D 12, E 8
#Students undertaking the EPQ are required to undertake the following:
##Choose an area of interest
##Draft a title and aims of the project
##Maintain a detailed production log throughout to help demonstrate planning, development and review. (The production log is as crucial as the actual project and forms part of the overall marking process)
##Plan, research and carry out the project, producing a 5000-word report
##Deliver a presentation to a non-specialist audience (e.g. students, teachers etc.)
##Provide evidence of all stages of project development and production for assessment.
#Each student will be allocated a teacher who will act as the project supervisor and ensure that you complete each project milestone.

==Who is the EPQ for?==
#Students applying to university are often looking for a way to 'stand out' from the pack. There are a number of ways this can be achieved, such as:
##Completing an online [https://www.futurelearn.com/info/blog/what-is-a-mooc-futurelearn MOOC] in an area of interest. [https://www.unifrog.org/ UniFrog] has lots to choose from
##Volunteering (e.g. at a care-home, or primary school outside of school time)
##Completing the [https://www.dofe.org/ Duke of Edinburgh's] award
##Being involved in youth organisations such as [https://www.scouts.org.uk/ Scouts] or [https://armycadets.com/ Cadets]
##Completing the EPQ
#It is our experience that the EPQ can be beneficial in some cases where students are looking to apply to courses which have high (e.g. AAA) entry requirements, such as Oxbridge, Veternary, Medicine or Dentistry courses.
#Some providers will reduce an offer of a place (e.g. from AAA to AAB and an A-grade for EPQ).
#When considering an EPQ, students must carefully weigh up the risk of the additional time investment leading to a detrimental effect on their core subject grades.

==How much work is involved?==
#The extended project is expected to involve around 120 hours of work.
#Whilst some of this time will be spent in EPQ-related lectures and in mentor meetings, the vast majority of the work will need to be carried out independently outside of school hours.
#Sessions will take place each Wednesday afternoon in the enrichment slot, and will cover key skills such as referencing and research skills.
#Students who undertake an EPQ must be prepared to commit around three hours per week to their project over and above the hours already required for A-Level study outside of school.
#Every year, significant numbers of students drop their EPQ mid-way through the course. While reasons vary, this is commonly due to being unable to manage the demands of an EPQ as well as commitments to their core subjects. This is especially challenging during exam periods and around coursework deadlines.
#Further guidance on the work involved can be found in the links below, which must be read prior to making your application.

==Entry Criteria==
#Your most recent report data must indicate that you are on track to achieve your target grades, and must have no negative engagement grades.
#We strongly recommend that students wishing to study for an EPQ have an average GCSE score of 7 or better.

==Application Process==
#Ensure that you meet the entry criteria for the EPQ.
#Read the 2025 Production Log (found [https://sixthform.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/images/1/10/EPQ_Production_Log_2024-25.docx here]), which you will need to complete in addition to the 5000 work final report.
#Read the [https://wellcome.ac.uk/sites/default/files/wtp057673_0.pdf EPQ Ethical Project guide], which contains guidelines for devising and completing the project.
#Complete the [https://sixthform.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/images/e/e3/EPQ_Applcation_Form_2024-25.docxBGS EPQ Application form], sign it and email to [mailto:andrew.mitchell@bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk Mr Andrew Mitchell (Law)] by 09:00 on Monday 11 November 2024.
#Applications will be reviewed in November, and successful applicants notified by email in late November.
#Note: Places are limited. Where there are a large number of applicants, you may be called to attend a short interview with a member of the Sixth Form team.

==Key dates==
{| class="wikitable"
! Date
! Activity
|-
|11 November 2024
|Deadline date for EPQ applications
|-
|12 November - 22 November 2024
|Applications assessed
|-
|27 November 2023
|Applicants notified of the outcome. Supervisor details will be issued to successful applicants
|-
|December 2024 - June 2025
|Students work on EPQ
|-
|2 June - 13 June 2025
|Students deliver EPQ Presentations
|-
|19 June 2025
|Final deadline for the student submission of completed production logs and projects ahead of marking and moderation process
|-
|Date to be confirmed January 2026
|EPQ results released to students. As this date is after the deadline date for UCAS applications, a predicted grade will be supplied.
|}

==Further Reading==
*[https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-W-7993-SP-19.PDF AQA EPQ Specification]

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EPQ

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==What is the EPQ?==
#[https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-W-7993-SP-19.PDF The Extended Project Qualification] (EPQ) is a stand-alone qualification that Year 12 students may choose to take alongside their A-Levels. It is an independent piece of research and work, which may be linked to any of your A-Level subjects but it must not duplicate any work that you cover at A-Level. You may also choose to undertake a project theme that supports an extra-curricular interest or is related to your future career aspirations.
#The EPQ carries UCAS tariff points and is equivalent to half an A-Level: A* 28, A 24, B 20, C 16, D 12, E 8
#Students undertaking the EPQ are required to undertake the following:
##Choose an area of interest
##Draft a title and aims of the project
##Maintain a detailed production log throughout to help demonstrate planning, development and review. (The production log is as crucial as the actual project and forms part of the overall marking process)
##Plan, research and carry out the project, producing a 5000-word report
##Deliver a presentation to a non-specialist audience (e.g. students, teachers etc.)
##Provide evidence of all stages of project development and production for assessment.
#Each student will be allocated a teacher who will act as the project supervisor and ensure that you complete each project milestone.

==Who is the EPQ for?==
#Students applying to university are often looking for a way to 'stand out' from the pack. There are a number of ways this can be achieved, such as:
##Completing an online [https://www.futurelearn.com/info/blog/what-is-a-mooc-futurelearn MOOC] in an area of interest. [https://www.unifrog.org/ UniFrog] has lots to choose from
##Volunteering (e.g. at a care-home, or primary school outside of school time)
##Completing the [https://www.dofe.org/ Duke of Edinburgh's] award
##Being involved in youth organisations such as [https://www.scouts.org.uk/ Scouts] or [https://armycadets.com/ Cadets]
##Completing the EPQ
#It is our experience that the EPQ can be beneficial in some cases where students are looking to apply to courses which have high (e.g. AAA) entry requirements, such as Oxbridge, Veternary, Medicine or Dentistry courses.
#Some providers will reduce an offer of a place (e.g. from AAA to AAB and an A-grade for EPQ).
#When considering an EPQ, students must carefully weigh up the risk of the additional time investment leading to a detrimental effect on their core subject grades.

==How much work is involved?==
#The extended project is expected to involve around 120 hours of work.
#Whilst some of this time will be spent in EPQ-related lectures and in mentor meetings, the vast majority of the work will need to be carried out independently outside of school hours.
#Sessions will take place each Wednesday afternoon in the enrichment slot, and will cover key skills such as referencing and research skills.
#Students who undertake an EPQ must be prepared to commit around three hours per week to their project over and above the hours already required for A-Level study outside of school.
#Every year, significant numbers of students drop their EPQ mid-way through the course. While reasons vary, this is commonly due to being unable to manage the demands of an EPQ as well as commitments to their core subjects. This is especially challenging during exam periods and around coursework deadlines.
#Further guidance on the work involved can be found in the links below, which must be read prior to making your application.

==Entry Criteria==
#Your most recent report data must indicate that you are on track to achieve your target grades, and must have no negative engagement grades.
#We strongly recommend that students wishing to study for an EPQ have an average GCSE score of 7 or better.

==Application Process==
#Ensure that you meet the entry criteria for the EPQ.
#Read the 2025 Production Log (found [https://sixthform.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/images/1/10/EPQ_Production_Log_2024-25.docx here]), which you will need to complete in addition to the 5000 work final report.
#Read the [https://wellcome.ac.uk/sites/default/files/wtp057673_0.pdf EPQ Ethical Project guide], which contains guidelines for devising and completing the project.
#Complete the [https://sixthform.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/images/f/fb/EPQ_Application_Form_2023-24_new.docxBGS EPQ Application form], sign it and email to [mailto:andrew.mitchell@bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk Mr Andrew Mitchell (Law)] by 09:00 on Monday 11 November 2024.
#Applications will be reviewed in November, and successful applicants notified by email in late November.
#Note: Places are limited. Where there are a large number of applicants, you may be called to attend a short interview with a member of the Sixth Form team.

==Key dates==
{| class="wikitable"
! Date
! Activity
|-
|11 November 2024
|Deadline date for EPQ applications
|-
|12 November - 22 November 2024
|Applications assessed
|-
|27 November 2023
|Applicants notified of the outcome. Supervisor details will be issued to successful applicants
|-
|December 2024 - June 2025
|Students work on EPQ
|-
|2 June - 13 June 2025
|Students deliver EPQ Presentations
|-
|19 June 2025
|Final deadline for the student submission of completed production logs and projects ahead of marking and moderation process
|-
|Date to be confirmed January 2026
|EPQ results released to students. As this date is after the deadline date for UCAS applications, a predicted grade will be supplied.
|}

==Further Reading==
*[https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-W-7993-SP-19.PDF AQA EPQ Specification]

EPQ

2024-10-31T11:43:29Z

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==What is the EPQ?==
#[https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-W-7993-SP-19.PDF The Extended Project Qualification] (EPQ) is a stand-alone qualification that Year 12 students may choose to take alongside their A-Levels. It is an independent piece of research and work, which may be linked to any of your A-Level subjects but it must not duplicate any work that you cover at A-Level. You may also choose to undertake a project theme that supports an extra-curricular interest or is related to your future career aspirations.
#The EPQ carries UCAS tariff points and is equivalent to half an A-Level: A* 28, A 24, B 20, C 16, D 12, E 8
#Students undertaking the EPQ are required to undertake the following:
##Choose an area of interest
##Draft a title and aims of the project
##Maintain a detailed production log throughout to help demonstrate planning, development and review. (The production log is as crucial as the actual project and forms part of the overall marking process)
##Plan, research and carry out the project, producing a 5000-word report
##Deliver a presentation to a non-specialist audience (e.g. students, teachers etc.)
##Provide evidence of all stages of project development and production for assessment.
#Each student will be allocated a teacher who will act as the project supervisor and ensure that you complete each project milestone.

==Who is the EPQ for?==
#Students applying to university are often looking for a way to 'stand out' from the pack. There are a number of ways this can be achieved, such as:
##Completing an online [https://www.futurelearn.com/info/blog/what-is-a-mooc-futurelearn MOOC] in an area of interest. [https://www.unifrog.org/ UniFrog] has lots to choose from
##Volunteering (e.g. at a care-home, or primary school outside of school time)
##Completing the [https://www.dofe.org/ Duke of Edinburgh's] award
##Being involved in youth organisations such as [https://www.scouts.org.uk/ Scouts] or [https://armycadets.com/ Cadets]
##Completing the EPQ
#It is our experience that the EPQ can be beneficial in some cases where students are looking to apply to courses which have high (e.g. AAA) entry requirements, such as Oxbridge, Veternary, Medicine or Dentistry courses.
#Some providers will reduce an offer of a place (e.g. from AAA to AAB and an A-grade for EPQ).
#When considering an EPQ, students must carefully weigh up the risk of the additional time investment leading to a detrimental effect on their core subject grades.

==How much work is involved?==
#The extended project is expected to involve around 120 hours of work.
#Whilst some of this time will be spent in EPQ-related lectures and in mentor meetings, the vast majority of the work will need to be carried out independently outside of school hours.
#Sessions will take place each Wednesday afternoon in the enrichment slot, and will cover key skills such as referencing and research skills.
#Students who undertake an EPQ must be prepared to commit around three hours per week to their project over and above the hours already required for A-Level study outside of school.
#Every year, significant numbers of students drop their EPQ mid-way through the course. While reasons vary, this is commonly due to being unable to manage the demands of an EPQ as well as commitments to their core subjects. This is especially challenging during exam periods and around coursework deadlines.
#Further guidance on the work involved can be found in the links below, which must be read prior to making your application.

==Entry Criteria==
#Your most recent report data must indicate that you are on track to achieve your target grades, and must have no negative engagement grades.
#We strongly recommend that students wishing to study for an EPQ have an average GCSE score of 7 or better.

==Application Process==
#Ensure that you meet the entry criteria for the EPQ.
#Read the 2025 Production Log (found [https://sixthform.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/images/1/10/EPQ_Production_Log_2024-25.docx here]), which you will need to complete in addition to the 5000 work final report.
#Read the [https://wellcome.ac.uk/sites/default/files/wtp057673_0.pdf EPQ Ethical Project guide], which contains guidelines for devising and completing the project.
#Complete the [https://sixthform.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/images/f/fb/EPQ_Application_Form_2023-24_new.docxBGS EPQ Application form], sign it and email to [mailto:andrew.mitchell@bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk Mr Andrew Mitchell (Law)] by 09:00 on Friday 11 November 2024.
#Applications will be reviewed in November, and successful applicants notified by email in late November.
#Note: Places are limited. Where there are a large number of applicants, you may be called to attend a short interview with a member of the Sixth Form team.

==Key dates==
{| class="wikitable"
! Date
! Activity
|-
|11 November 2024
|Deadline date for EPQ applications
|-
|12 November - 22 November 2024
|Applications assessed
|-
|27 November 2023
|Applicants notified of the outcome. Supervisor details will be issued to successful applicants
|-
|December 2024 - June 2025
|Students work on EPQ
|-
|2 June - 13 June 2025
|Students deliver EPQ Presentations
|-
|19 June 2025
|Final deadline for the student submission of completed production logs and projects ahead of marking and moderation process
|-
|Date to be confirmed January 2026
|EPQ results released to students. As this date is after the deadline date for UCAS applications, a predicted grade will be supplied.
|}

==Further Reading==
*[https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-W-7993-SP-19.PDF AQA EPQ Specification]

EPQ

2024-10-31T11:41:45Z

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==What is the EPQ?==
#[https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-W-7993-SP-19.PDF The Extended Project Qualification] (EPQ) is a stand-alone qualification that Year 12 students may choose to take alongside their A-Levels. It is an independent piece of research and work, which may be linked to any of your A-Level subjects but it must not duplicate any work that you cover at A-Level. You may also choose to undertake a project theme that supports an extra-curricular interest or is related to your future career aspirations.
#The EPQ carries UCAS tariff points and is equivalent to half an A-Level: A* 28, A 24, B 20, C 16, D 12, E 8
#Students undertaking the EPQ are required to undertake the following:
##Choose an area of interest
##Draft a title and aims of the project
##Maintain a detailed production log throughout to help demonstrate planning, development and review. (The production log is as crucial as the actual project and forms part of the overall marking process)
##Plan, research and carry out the project, producing a 5000-word report
##Deliver a presentation to a non-specialist audience (e.g. students, teachers etc.)
##Provide evidence of all stages of project development and production for assessment.
#Each student will be allocated a teacher who will act as the project supervisor and ensure that you complete each project milestone.

==Who is the EPQ for?==
#Students applying to university are often looking for a way to 'stand out' from the pack. There are a number of ways this can be achieved, such as:
##Completing an online [https://www.futurelearn.com/info/blog/what-is-a-mooc-futurelearn MOOC] in an area of interest. [https://www.unifrog.org/ UniFrog] has lots to choose from
##Volunteering (e.g. at a care-home, or primary school outside of school time)
##Completing the [https://www.dofe.org/ Duke of Edinburgh's] award
##Being involved in youth organisations such as [https://www.scouts.org.uk/ Scouts] or [https://armycadets.com/ Cadets]
##Completing the EPQ
#It is our experience that the EPQ can be beneficial in some cases where students are looking to apply to courses which have high (e.g. AAA) entry requirements, such as Oxbridge, Veternary, Medicine or Dentistry courses.
#Some providers will reduce an offer of a place (e.g. from AAA to AAB and an A-grade for EPQ).
#When considering an EPQ, students must carefully weigh up the risk of the additional time investment leading to a detrimental effect on their core subject grades.

==How much work is involved?==
#The extended project is expected to involve around 120 hours of work.
#Whilst some of this time will be spent in EPQ-related lectures and in mentor meetings, the vast majority of the work will need to be carried out independently outside of school hours.
#Sessions will take place each Wednesday afternoon in the enrichment slot, and will cover key skills such as referencing and research skills.
#Students who undertake an EPQ must be prepared to commit around three hours per week to their project over and above the hours already required for A-Level study outside of school.
#Every year, significant numbers of students drop their EPQ mid-way through the course. While reasons vary, this is commonly due to being unable to manage the demands of an EPQ as well as commitments to their core subjects. This is especially challenging during exam periods and around coursework deadlines.
#Further guidance on the work involved can be found in the links below, which must be read prior to making your application.

==Entry Criteria==
#Your most recent report data must indicate that you are on track to achieve your target grades, and must have no negative engagement grades.
#We strongly recommend that students wishing to study for an EPQ have an average GCSE score of 7 or better.

==Application Process==
#Ensure that you meet the entry criteria for the EPQ.
#Read the 2025 Production Log (found [https://sixthform.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/images/1/10/EPQ_Production_Log_2024-25.docx here]), which you will need to complete in addition to the 5000 work final report.
#Read the [https://wellcome.ac.uk/sites/default/files/wtp057673_0.pdf EPQ Ethical Project guide], which contains guidelines for devising and completing the project.
#Complete the [https://sixthform.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/images/f/fb/EPQ_Application_Form_2023-24_new.docxBGS EPQ Application form], sign it and email to [mailto:andrew.mitchell@bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk Mr Andrew Mitchell (Law)] by 09:00 on Friday 10 November 2024.
#Applications will be reviewed in November, and successful applicants notified by email in late November.
#Note: Places are limited. Where there are a large number of applicants, you may be called to attend a short interview with a member of the Sixth Form team.

==Key dates==
{| class="wikitable"
! Date
! Activity
|-
|11 November 2024
|Deadline date for EPQ applications
|-
|12 November - 22 November 2024
|Applications assessed
|-
|27 November 2023
|Applicants notified of the outcome. Supervisor details will be issued to successful applicants
|-
|December 2024 - June 2025
|Students work on EPQ
|-
|2 June - 13 June 2025
|Students deliver EPQ Presentations
|-
|19 June 2025
|Final deadline for the student submission of completed production logs and projects ahead of marking and moderation process
|-
|Date to be confirmed January 2026
|EPQ results released to students. As this date is after the deadline date for UCAS applications, a predicted grade will be supplied.
|}

==Further Reading==
*[https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-W-7993-SP-19.PDF AQA EPQ Specification]

2024-09-03T18:55:53Z

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