Christine Andrews, née Bugg, enjoyed a long career in teaching and assessment. Having taught Maths and Further Maths for many years, Christine was Chair of all maths-based A levels within AQA for a considerable period, but says “my passion is for the EPQ” [Extended Project Qualification]. She is also Chief Moderator for AQA, in post since 2009, a textbook author and teacher trainer. On her time at Perse Girls, Christine comments: “Perse Girls was a strong influence on my life. [We] had two terms to simply exercise our academic muscles without fear of assessment. During these two terms we were all encouraged to produce a project…to undertake independent research…..so where did that take me? Eventually, in 2009 to the EPQ and I firmly believe this is the best addition to the UK assessment programme at Level 3 during my lifetime. Perse Girls can take credit here for my passion!” Pictured: Many of our Sixth Formers, like those across the country, benefit from completing the EPQ.