Entrepreneurial Talent

By Charlotte Newman

As part of their business studies endeavours, the ambitious business students attended the Pukekohe High School Business Expo – organised by Mrs Bach – and were also invited to the Matariki Celebration, to practice the physical act of selling and promoting. These young entrepreneurs put time, money, and effort into launching and operating a variety of operations, working against 2020’s storm. The studentled, innovative businesses manufactured products including car air fresheners, boutique earrings, lip scrubs, clothing, upcycled furniture, and homewares. Every business aimed to produce a sustainable product and practice sustainability in the forms of environmental, social, economic, ethical, and cultural. These businesses also committed to donating revenue to many national charities.

On the 17th of September, the Business Expo allowed Year 12 and Year 13 business groups to set up a stall and invite staff and students to learn about their company and make a purchase. Although restrictions limited the expo attendees, this was a beneficial opportunity for the students to develop their entrepreneurial skills. In contrast, the Matariki Celebration, on the 30th of July, provided the student businesses to interact with the local community through stalls at the extravagant evening. These two nights helped both classes with their business studies internals and specifically the Year 13 business groups who are involved in the Young Enterprise Scheme.

In the face of such unprecedented change, the business studies students persevered, and these two nights were an amazing experience for all of those involved!