Junior Edge of the Box Club
Last week a selected team of Y9 & Y10 students travelled to Stamford Bridge, the home ground of Chelsea FC, to take on the role of 'Young Entrepreneurs' and participate in their social responsibility programme.
In the weeks leading up to the event they assembled their teams and started preparing their business presentations. Their given task was to think of new and innovative solutions that Chelsea FC can employ to help the environment and to reach their sustainability goals.
The day started with a tour around the stadium and an exclusive visit to the changing rooms and press facilities. Their aim on the tour was to look around the grounds with a business perspective and to understand the commercial aspect behind a football club.
We were extremely fortunate to meet and present to a panel of executive decision-makers from Chelsea FC who are responsible for ESG and small business partnerships. Chiswick School were also in attendance and each group took to the 'Dragon's Den' stage to present their business ventures.
It was encouraging to see the judges so involved and they all provided real-life feedback for the students' considerations, particularly as this could be their future career path. It was a great opportunity for all students to step out of their comfort zones and deliver their efforts.
It was even better to hear that the judges' decision for the overall winner was a team of Winston students - Mila, Ruby & Lana with their creative, cost effective and climate conscious business ideas - Congratulations girls!
Thank you to Chelsea FC and their Foundation program for a worthwhile insight into entrepreneurship.
Mrs Walton
