For the last few weeks, our year 6 cohort has been very busy planning, budgeting, making and marketing products for their market stalls. The big day finally rolled around on Friday 17th November.
Here are some thoughts from a couple of our students:
“To begin our project, we had to think about what makes a successful business. Then we had to get into a group and draft a business plan. A business plan is when you decide on the product you’re going to sell, your business name, design, pricing and costing, as well as think about any potential problems you might face and how to overcome them. Before we started making our products we needed to think about all our expenses and assign jobs for each group member.
Then came the making.
The day of the markets dawned bright and sunny: we were all nervous and excited for the day. We had to bring all our equipment and products to school. We all set up our products, marketing, decorations and signs; some of us had music to dance to. Once the customers came it was very hectic but so much fun. When it was all over, we were very proud of our efforts and happy with our sales numbers”
Abby and Clarrie
Everyone’s hard work paid off as we raised over $3,000 for the school! A tremendous effort! A big thank you to all the parents who spent many hours helping their children with advice, transport and moral support!
