Last term, our Year 9 Work Studies students had the opportunity to explore real-world skills through two hands-on experiences, Market Day and Primary Classroom visits.
For Market Day, students planned and ran their own small business stalls, selling everything from jewellery and stickers to sweets, candles and surprise packs. They worked in teams to create products, manage money, set up displays, and interact with customers. The event was a great success and full of entrepreneurial energy!
In another exciting first for our school, the same group also spent time supporting primary classrooms from Years 1 to 6. Over three weeks, they visited for one or two periods each week, helping with reading, writing in home readers, marking work, and even preparing and running their own activities. Many students said they especially enjoyed engaging with the younger children and getting a feel for what it’s like to work in an educational setting.
These experiences helped students build confidence, communication skills, teamwork and responsibility — all while having fun and learning in a meaningful way. Well done, Year 9!
