The Whittlesea market community project.

To begin term three, the students at Plenty River College were tasked to create products that were to be sold by the student body at the Whittlesea market.

To start the term, the students formed groups. Each group went through the process of creating a product. The students were responsible for all ideas, research, planning and production of their items. This process of creation gave the students a glimpse at what it could look like to run their own business as the students were in charge of all stages from first idea all the way through to final product, just as a small business owner would experience.

The finished products were put up for sale at the school's Whittlesea market stall with the students participating as salespersons. This opportunity gave the students a chance to interact with the community by advertising the products to passers-by in order to generate sales.

Each class attended a Monday Whittlesea Market.

This applied learning experience links to both VPC and VCE VM Personal Development Project outcomes. In addition, the experience supported students to develop team skills and interpersonal skills that can translate to future career paths post formal education.

-Harrison Gray