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The Young Enterprise Company Programme Isle of Wight Grand Final took place at Quay Arts on Tuesday 9 May. Both Medina College and Carisbrooke College teams have been working hard towards the big day alongside five other Island School teams.
The event kicked off with each team preparing a trade stand where they showcased their business ideas. Carisbrooke College Wicks of Wight students: Mia G, Sophie B and Jo M produced a variety of handmade products made from soya wax and essential oils, while the team from Medina College: Ruby H and Elsie-May P displayed the physical sample of their online app – Open up, to demonstrate how their mental health game worked.
Both teams experienced the power of business networking when they met and spoke with a range of people from the world of business. After the table top display, each company team presented their business Dragon’s Den style to the eagerly awaiting audience.
Once they had heard all of the speeches, the judges retired to make their decisions.
Carisbrooke College came joint Third alongside St Catherine’s School and will now attend the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Grand Final in Southampton on Monday 15 May.
Well done to all our students involved, they received some wonderful, positive comments about their business ideas!
The Carisbrooke College Young Enterprise Company Programme team are pictured below with their Business adviser – Mark Lounds.
This week students in Year 7 and 8 were taken on a journey from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of outer space when the BAE Systems STEM Roadshow came to Carisbrooke College! The team who represent BAE Systems, The Royal Navy and The Royal Air Force, put on an exciting and informative show. The students were given lots of information and facts about how engineering allows us to explore unchartered areas such as space and under water and the science and technology needed to survive in these extreme environments.
Students were able to participate in a variety of challenges, where their communication and team work skills were put to the test. At the end of the show a five metre diameter model of the Sun was inflated next to a marble. This allowed students to see a scale representation of the Earth, to show just how huge the solar system is.
It was great to see our students so engaged as they learnt and interacted with the show. We hope the roadshow has inspired our students to consider the fantastic career opportunities in STEM!
This week students in Year 7 and 8 were taken on a journey from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of outer space when the BAE STEM Roadshow came to Medina College! The team who represent BAE Systems, The Royal Navy and The Royal Air Force, put on an exciting and informative show. The students were given lots of information and facts about how engineering allows us to explore unchartered areas such as space and under water and the science and technology needed to survive in these extreme environments.
Students were able to participate in a variety of challenges, where their communication and team work skills were put to the test. At the end of the show a five meter diameter model of the Sun was inflated next to a marble. This allowed students to see a scale representation of the Earth, to show just how huge the solar system is.
It was great to see our students so engaged as they learnt and interacted with the show. We hope the roadshow has inspired our students to consider the fantastic career opportunities in STEM!
Last Tuesday Year 9 were given the opportunity to participate in the NatWest – Next Big Thing Challenge. The event was delivered by The Inspirational Learning Group.
The day began with a personality quiz where students discovered their ‘personality animal’. The quiz posed questions such as: Do you think before you speak or do you think out loud? Do you work better in a team or are you more comfortable working alone? Apparently if you get ‘Black Bear’ you’re a natural leader! The quiz helped the students decide who would take on which role within the team; who would lead, who would delegate tasks and who would motivate their team.
You can find out your own animal personality here: https://launchyourcareer.com/p/quiz
The students were then invited to think about what might be ‘the next best thing’ for their peers. Students were given lots of advice on marketing, money management, forecasting, choosing an ambassador, designing logos and coming up with slogans. Towards the end of the day students were able to present their business idea and act out the advert they had devised to promote it. Presented were a wide variety of unique ideas, such as: SOLVIT – a foldable shoe to save space; SWEETS 4 U – custom made sweets to order and SIMPLI FOOD – a lunch box that keeps your food warm!
Mrs Southwell and Mrs Clarke were given the difficult job of judging the fantastic ideas! TEAM were announced the overall winners with their business idea of a social media app focused on current issues where students are able to discuss and share their views, while being able to shop for ethical clothing and products. Well done to August, Oliver, Mason, Chloe, Ella and Eleanor form TEAM!
The students engaged well with the challenge and came up with some very exciting, innovative ideas. Well done Year 9!
Last Wednesday Year 9 got the opportunity to participate in the NatWest – Next Big Thing Challenge. The event was delivered by The Inspirational Learning Group.
The day began with a personality quiz where students discovered their ‘personality animal’. The quiz posed questions such as: Do you think before you speak or do you think out loud? Do you work better in a team or are you more comfortable working alone? Apparently if you get ‘Black Bear’ you’re a natural leader! The quiz helped the students decide who would take on which role within the team; who would lead, who would delegate tasks and who would motivate their team.
Find your animal personality by doing the quiz: https://launchyourcareer.com/p/quiz
The students were then invited to think about what might be ‘the next best thing’ for their peers. Students were given lots of advice on marketing, money management, forecasting, choosing an ambassador, designing logos and coming up with slogans. Towards the end of the day students were able to present their business idea and act out the advert they had devised to promote it. Presented were a wide variety of unique ideas, such as: SOLVIT – a foldable shoe to save space; SWEETS 4 U – custom made sweets to order and SIMPLI FOOD – a lunch box that keeps your food warm!
Miss Bracegirdle and Mrs McDowall were given the tricky task of judging! SPRAYED were announced as the winners, with their business idea of a vegan shoe spray to keep shoes smelling fresh! Their chosen ambassador was Usain Bolt. Well done to Matthew, Jack, Flynn, Harvey and Ellis from team SPRAYED!
We are very proud of the whole of Year 9, not only for their impeccable behaviour on the day but we were also amazed by the creative ideas that they came up with!
CECAMM, the Isle of Wight College’s dedicated Engineering campus, will be offering free taster sessions to Year 10 and 11s on Wednesday the 3 May from 4.30pm – 5.30pm. These sessions are bookable via Eventbrite here.
Both sites will be holding a general open evening on this day too, from 4pm – 6.30pm.
Attending an engineering taster can offer a range of benefits, including:
Exposure to Engineering: Attending an engineering taster can provide an opportunity to learn about the field and its various disciplines. It can help in understanding what engineers do and how they contribute to solving complex problems.
Hands-on Experience: Engineering taster sessions typically involve hands-on experience in various engineering disciplines. This can help in developing practical skills and providing a better understanding of engineering concepts.
Networking: Attending an engineering taster can also provide an opportunity to connect with professionals in the field. This can help in building a professional network, which can be useful in future career opportunities.
Decision Making: An engineering taster can help in making informed decisions about future career choices. By attending, you can get a better understanding of what engineering entails, which can help in determining if it is the right path for you.
Confidence: Attending an engineering taster can also help in building confidence. Through hands-on activities, you can develop a sense of accomplishment and gain confidence in your ability to solve problems.
These taster evenings will provide your students with a valuable insight into the field of engineering and help in making informed decisions about future education and career choices.
