LEARNING MATTERS

YEAR 10 BUSINESS - MARKET DAY

On October 20, almost 50 Year 10 Business students participated in Market Day. They worked hard all semester putting together a formal Business Plan to ensure they had the knowledge and know-how to run a successful enterprise. They also had to complete ‘The Pitch’ to a member of the Principal Team to finalise proceedings. Money was raised for a variety of charities – from the Heart Foundation, National Breast Cancer Foundation, Make a Wish Foundation, Royal Flying Doctors, Salvation Army, Diabetes Australia and State School’s Relief.

Students produced and sold many things including iPhones, jewellery, organic juices, cakes and brownies, signed Sydney Swans merchandise, waffles and milkshakes, sushi and dumplings, soft drinks, fried chicken and bubble tea, sausage sizzles, cupcakes and biscuits, lollies and other delicious sweets.

Students gained many new skills since commencing this hands-on approach to learning. Notably, the ability to work alongside each other in a team environment; and the need for strong communication skills in both a written and verbal context. Students were required to delegate effectively to ensure all work was completed by the due date and they had to interpret and analyse market research data. Financial knowledge was key in keeping costs down and when deciding on pricing strategies. And visual learners were able to tap into their creativity with regards to packaging and logo creation.

Market Day provides an excellent opportunity for students to engage themselves in a meaningful hands-on project that presents real-life challenges. This subject is a perfect pre-cursor for those students wishing to pursue a career in Commerce through the subjects of VCE Business Management, Economics and Accounting. Everybody at some point in their life will be working for a business, or owning their own, so this subject is for you!

Yours in Business,

Mrs Kate Jobson

Yr 10 Business