Year 6 pupils from Pool Hayes Primary School have made a remarkable impact with their innovative business venture, ‘Crafty Arts’, earning over £300 in profits.
Alice, Arabella, Poppy, Tyler E, Tyler B, Daniel, Leah, and William will travel to London this November to compete in the national finals of the Tycoon Enterprise Competition.
Launched in 2012 by Peter Jones CBE, this competition provides start-up loans for pupils to create and operate businesses while still in school or college. It aims to foster entrepreneurial skills and offers students a practical experience of running a business.
This marks the fourth consecutive year that Pool Hayes has reached the finals, standing out among over 300 schools across the UK. The consistent success highlights the school’s commitment to nurturing enterprise and business acumen in its students.
The Crafty Arts team hosted after-school events to help children develop their arts and craft skills. Their initiative not only fostered creativity but also generated £300 in profits, which they will donate to local charities and school eco projects.
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Alan Carter, Deputy Headteacher at Pool Hayes Primary School, expressed pride in the team’s achievements. ” “Crafty Arts are a great example of entrepreneurship in action. The school community is so proud of the team for their fantastic achievement and will be cheering them on for the final this Autumn.
“It seems to be an ever-growing tradition at Pool Hayes that our pupils are reaching the finals of this competition, which is a great testament to the school’s efforts to support the children’s natural enterprise and business skills. Well done Crafty Arts!”