By Mrs Louise Evans, Head of Studies of Society and Environment (SoSE)

After many hours of preparation, the Year 9 Commerce students launched their business ventures at the annual Market Day stalls.

Market Day provides students with the real-life experience of running a small business. Students work collaboratively and are provided with a start-up loan (which must be repaid) to source inputs to produce their final products for Market Day.

All aspects of launching a business – from the initial planning and financing stages, through to procurement, production and marketing, selling, paying tax and enjoying their profits – are experienced by the students.

This year we saw a range of products, with bracelets, earrings and phone cases proving to be the money spinners on the day. Well done to all involved, we look forward watching more of your entrepreneurial ventures in future!

Thank you to Ms Michelle Nazzari and Mrs Suzanne Rentsch for the guidance and advice they provided to the students along the way.