Entrepreneurial spirit on show at St Joseph’s Primary School Camden Haven Camden Haven News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 10, 2025 Daya offers her customers ‘Celestial Sketches’. THE entrepreneurial spirit of Year 5 and 6 students from St Joseph’s Primary School (SJPS) Laurieton was on show during a “$20 Boss Market Day” event in Term 4. This innovative initiative, inspired by not-for-profit social enterprise Young Change Agents, has been a staple at SJPS since 2021, providing students with hands-on experience in entrepreneurship. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au Participating students are challenged to create and launch their own businesses with just $20. This unique challenge empowers students to think creatively, conduct market research, identify target audiences and develop business plans. Next, utilising digital technologies, the students designed logos and websites to promote their products to their peers, parents and the wider community. The culmination of their hard work was showcased during the much-anticipated “Market Day”, where students set up stalls to sell their products and engage in real-life business transactions. Mrs Fiona Hayward, Leader of Inclusion at SJPS, lauded the positive impact of the $20 Boss Market Day event, not only on the Stage 3 cohort but on the entire student body. She also highlighted how the challenge revitalised students’ interest in learning and provided a practical platform for them to apply their skills in a real-world setting. “The students were so excited to set up and run their own businesses and the rest of the school was just as excited to support them by purchasing their items,” said Mrs Hayward. “Previously, we have found that towards the end of the school year some of our older students can become disengaged with the curriculum, but once we introduced the $20 Boss Challenge their curiosity began to thrive again.” Assistant Principal Maria Wilson echoed Mrs Hayward’s sentiments, emphasising the transformative and enduring impact of the program on participants. “The $20 Boss Market Day event not only instills practical business skills but also fosters creativity, critical thinking, and resilience,” said Mrs Wilson. “Furthermore, it has had a lasting effect beyond the classroom, with many former students translating their experiences into successful ventures in the wider community.” By Kim AMBROSE Rock ‘n Roll rock painting with Max and Lachlan. Leah and her lollies in pole position. Hardy and Levi with their ‘Shake Shack’ stall.
