As mentioned in an earlier blog post - this year the Art Department decided to become a part of Business Challenge Event that is held by the Rotherham Youth Enterprise. The competition was called "The Upcycling Event" and it consisted of the students generating ideas on how they could recycle found materials in a unique, innovative and professional manner.
Patricia Burke came into the Art Department for a session in order to help the Art students on how to complete the business side of the competition. We had one student in the team who was studying Business but a part from Ella Shields, the other students have not gained experience in Business so this workshop was incredibly beneficial.
Patricia Burke came into the Art Department for a session in order to help the Art students on how to complete the business side of the competition. We had one student in the team who was studying Business but a part from Ella Shields, the other students have not gained experience in Business so this workshop was incredibly beneficial.
Team Name: Luxury Lino
Members: Charlie Yates, Megan Strutt, Lauren Oxley, Leah May and Ella Shields
Initial Presentation
There were 11 teams that presented their ideas to a panel at Thomas Rotherham College. The panel then decided which three teams would attend the final event at the Rockingham Professional Development Centre. Luxury Lino came 1st place at this point in the competition as the judges thought the idea was innovative, feasible and well planned.
The Event
During the event at the Rockingham Professional Development Centre, each team were given an A1 display board which had three sides to it. The teams had to showcase their ideas and plans along with the products on these display boards and tables. Once each team was ready to present their ideas in front of their tables, the countdown begun. The teams had to present their ideas eight times to eight different groups of judges! That is a lot of talking for one day! At first the teams were nervous but once they got into the flow, they gave confident and well prepared presentations. Each of the presentation were to last for 15 minutes each which included time for the judges to ask relevant questions to the teams. Once the final presentation had finished, it was lunch time which the students got to enjoy a huge buffet of goodies! During lunch, the judges discussed the ideas and presentations with one another so they could allocate the prizes.
The Judges Critique
The judges said 'The team should be really proud of their performances on the day and what they achieved'.
Positives
Luxury Lino won 'Best Team Presentation' and £10 each. Congratulations guys!
We would also like to say a big well done to our very own Nicole Scarfe who won 3rd place and the 'Best Business Plan' award with the Business Studies team.
Members: Charlie Yates, Megan Strutt, Lauren Oxley, Leah May and Ella Shields
Initial Presentation
There were 11 teams that presented their ideas to a panel at Thomas Rotherham College. The panel then decided which three teams would attend the final event at the Rockingham Professional Development Centre. Luxury Lino came 1st place at this point in the competition as the judges thought the idea was innovative, feasible and well planned.
The Event
During the event at the Rockingham Professional Development Centre, each team were given an A1 display board which had three sides to it. The teams had to showcase their ideas and plans along with the products on these display boards and tables. Once each team was ready to present their ideas in front of their tables, the countdown begun. The teams had to present their ideas eight times to eight different groups of judges! That is a lot of talking for one day! At first the teams were nervous but once they got into the flow, they gave confident and well prepared presentations. Each of the presentation were to last for 15 minutes each which included time for the judges to ask relevant questions to the teams. Once the final presentation had finished, it was lunch time which the students got to enjoy a huge buffet of goodies! During lunch, the judges discussed the ideas and presentations with one another so they could allocate the prizes.
The Judges Critique
The judges said 'The team should be really proud of their performances on the day and what they achieved'.
Positives
- Fab eco-friendly idea and a sellable product
- Confident team work
- Super presentation with great graphics
- Good research and well planned
- Room to expand
- Can see the big impact on the environment
- “I’ve placed my order”
- “Would buy”
Things to work on
- Would have liked to see an insert in their cards
- Think about the quality of the product
Luxury Lino won 'Best Team Presentation' and £10 each. Congratulations guys!
We would also like to say a big well done to our very own Nicole Scarfe who won 3rd place and the 'Best Business Plan' award with the Business Studies team.
