From education equality to the environment, Year 6 pupils explored topics that mattered to them. Through independent research and one to one mentoring, they developed their thinking and proudly shared what they learned in a showcase for their parents
This term, our Year 6 pupils took on a research project focused on the theme of how to make the world a better place. The aim was to help them build their research and writing skills while encouraging them to think independently.
Each girl chose a topic she cared about, with questions ranging from “What can we learn from the gods of Ancient Greece?” to “How can fashion make the world better?” and “What needs to be done to stop animals becoming extinct?”. They were each supported by a mentor from Senior School giving them the chance to learn from different teaching styles and subject areas.
Over the course of a day and a half set aside for the project, the girls spent time reading and researching. They broke their topic into smaller questions to explore further. They practised notetaking, worked through a set of materials, and began writing clear, sentence-based answers to shape their ideas. For many, this was their first time trying a more formal, journalistic style of writing. It was a challenging step, but a valuable one.
Mentors stepped in at key points to guide, ask questions, and help them stay on track. Since each topic was chosen individually, the girls had the freedom to follow what genuinely interested them. They worked on their own, took responsibility for their research, and drew their own conclusions.
The project ended with a showcase for parents in the Ideas Hub. The space was filled with displays, and the girls enjoyed sharing their work and answering thoughtful questions from their families. The atmosphere was lively, with plenty of conversation, strong opinions, and a real sense of pride in what they had achieved.
This project showed that even at 10 or 11 years old, students can think deeply about big issues and share ideas that matter.
