On Wednesday, two groups of Lower Sixth Psychology students took part in the National Psychology Competition at Royal Holloway University. Each group created a poster exploring the question “How can psychology help us shape healthier online behaviours?”, using different psychological theories and research. On the day, we set up our displays and presented our ideas to a panel of judges, who listened to our 2 x five-minute presentations before asking further questions. It was a fantastic experience and a valuable opportunity to be able to deepen our understanding of psychology outside of the classroom and being able to tailor what we have learnt in class to a project that required further research and creativity. Thank you, Dr Dunne, for organising this trip!   (Tara C., Maria K., Allegra K., and Amaya E.H.)

On Wednesday, the A Level Psychology students had the exciting opportunity to attend Royal Holloway, University of London, where we participated in the National Psychology Competition. This is an annual event which brings together psychology students from schools and colleges across the country, offering a platform to showcase their understanding and application of psychological concepts.

In preparation for the competition, we had been working hard on a video and research-based poster addressing the question: “How can psychology help us shape healthier online behaviours?” This topic encouraged critical thinking about the impact of technology and social media on mental health, relationships, and self-image.

At the event, we presented our posters to a panel of judges which was a fantastic opportunity to develop public speaking and presentation skills, as well as the ability to answer questions on the spot and explain complex ideas clearly. Additionally, we were able to explore the university campus and speak to students about university life.

Overall, although we were not as successful as we had hoped, it was a very valuable experience, and we learnt many valuable skills such as communication and dedication.  (Katharine, Aliki, and Tara I)