School enterprise Challenge Business Idea Template · Web viewNidhi Thakur Teacher Ms. Sujata Sharma Teacher Ms. Pooja Verma Teacher Ms. Harleen Lead Student c) And this is a record
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CREATED AS PART OF THE SCHOOL ENTERPRISE CHALLENGE AWARDS PROGRAMME – SILVER LEVEL
Section A: Executive Summary
Business Name Creative Plaza
Business ActivitySelling of Different products
Main product / servicePiggy Banks for kids
Our school business social media (Facebook page, blog, Twitter account etc.)Number of students involved in business implementation activities (including writing this Annual Report)
Boys 20 Girls 20 Total 40
Number of students in whole school Boys Girls Total 350
1. Here is a summary of what we did to run our business (including activities carried out to launch the business, if we started a different one this year):
A number of ideas were planned after multiple brain storming sessions. We created an action plan chart which included time scales, staff and student
responsibilities for each task. We created specific teams to carry out the required tasks. Also we made sure
everyone had their own copies of the plan. In order to keep a record of our production process, we created a stock list so we
could keep a track of how much material we had. In order to implement the plan we created a resource analysis to check what
equipment was available at school and if there was any other equipment we needed to borrow or purchase.
We also designed innovative samples of the product. We started production as per schedule. Our Operations Team (Kareena, Harleen, Janvi, Paras, Shivam, Laksh) are
responsible for keeping the stock list and the accounts up to date on a daily basis.
Students purchased simple piggy banks made of clay from the market and they creatively painted those piggy banks. They drew beautiful cartoons on them. After making attractive designs students sold them with a good profit margin.
Students had also purchased Earthen Lamps. They painted them and gave an attractive look to be sold. We also sold readymade T-shirts, leggings to our students on Annual Sports Meet
and Annual Function. These materials were purchased from whole sale market. Students accompanied
the teachers to such market places.
2. Here is a description of the different departments we worked in and how often we all rotated roles:
We have various departments Marketing department to promote sale and works on strategies how to maximise profits and sales.Sales Department has assigned the duty of selling and fixing the profit margin.Accounts Department is responsible for maintaining accounts in the account register, Sales department has assigned the duty of selling the products.
3. a) Here is an explanation of how we formed our Business Management Committee:
After number of deliberations we formed our Business Management Committee. Different roles are assigned to different members. Lead student selected some responsible students to make them a part of this Business Managing Committee. They planned the various activities like painting and designing. Brainstorming on upcoming school events where stalls can be placed.
b)These are the members of our Business Management Committee:
Name Status (teacher/student/parent etc.)Ms. Jaspreet Kaur Lead TeacherMs. Nidhi Thakur TeacherMs. Sujata Sharma TeacherMs. Pooja Verma TeacherMs. Harleen Lead Student
c) And this is a record of the meetings our Business Management Committee held:
Date Number of attendees Main subject(s) discussed
4. Here is an explanation of what we decided to spend our profits on and how we came to that decision:
The profit we got from our Business we decided to spend it for further material and innovative ideas. We also spend some profit on various activities in school like diya making competitions. All the members decided on this decision after number of Meetings. The refreshments to all the students were given on Annual Sports Day from Bussiness Profit. Educational toys were purchased for early program and certain business margin was used for teacher training workshops in school. We, the Business Management Committee, confirm that we agreed democratically how the profits would be spent. Signed by Business Management Committee:
5. These are the 3 most important things we learned and how these learnings are helping us outside of the business:
1. we learnt how we can easily save our money at home.
2. We learnt why we should use Earthen lamps instead of using Artificial lights.
3. We learnt how we can save our environment.
5. Here is a quote from each head of department explaining the biggest challenge he/she faced when planning/setting up/running our business and the solution(s) we found to overcome them:
Department Name of student head of department
Main challenge faced (quote)
Solution(s) (quote)
Planning about material
Paras Plan of designs She had done Brainstorming among students for ideas.
Purchasing of products
Jasmeen Kaur Bargaining She found Wholesale shop in market.
Selling of products
Harleen Kaur Place for selling products Took permission from Respected Headmistress for assigning a place in school.
Section E: Sustainability &Business Development
6. Our business is sustainable and has a positive impact on the environment and our community because: We encourage parents, students and teachers for saving the money by using Eco friendly Piggy banks made up of mud. We encourage Teachers, Students and Parents to use Eco friendly Dias instead of using artificial lights on Diwali ( The festival of lights). Most of the Parents , Teachers and Students purchased Eco friendly Lamps and enlightened their houses with them. Instead of wasting the money, the students used piggy banks to save their savings. There is no lose of using these earthen lamps and piggy banks for the community. we encourage students not to burn crackers and enlightened their homes with Earthen Lamps.
7. Our school business has definite potential to carry on running sustainably for at least the next year. Here is our clear and realistic action plan for how we will continue to run it next year:
Our school business has definite potential to carry on running sustainably for at least the next year.For Next year we already plan a Rally based on the theme " Avoid crackers and Use Earthen Dias".
We also planned to use waste pieces of clothes to make mobile cases and slang bags. we will conduct different seminars to aware the community and students about the hazardous
effects of crackers. We will collect unused pieces of clothes from teachers and students to make beautiful kits and
Appendix Section: Students in Action Please find in this space some evidence that clearly shows our involvement as students in the setting up, running and management of our business. You will find 3-5 photos (or if that’s not possible, we will share
It is important for you, your teacher and for us to reflect on how the Awards Programme has helped you develop your skills. Please ask your teacher to fill in the following sections. ONLY SCHOOLS THAT COMPLETE THIS SECTION WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN AWARD.
1. After going through the activities to implement your school business do you feel your students...
Please choose ONE option (‘Improved’, ‘Stayed the same’ or ‘Did not improve’) for each row below….
Did not improve
Stayed the
same
Improved
a. Are more confident speaking in front of other people (e.g. during market research)
b. Work better with people with different opinions to theirs
c. Have improved their team working ability, e.g. if other team members were struggling they offered support to them
d. Are more confident analysing information
e. Are more able to use their ideas to organise and plan work in order to reach their goals
f. Are more able to look at different ways to solve a problem and are more confident in selecting a solution
g. Do you feel your students have gained the skills and knowledge to start and run a successful business independently?
2. Can you tell us the biggest impact the program has had on a specific student, their family or even yourself?
3. Through the school business implementation process, which skills do you think students improved/gained the most (max 3):
Leadership Communication Aspiration Confidence Decision making Other – Please specify:
Problem solving Team work
4. Do you feel the activities helped students improve their performance in other subjects at school? You can choose more than one option.
No Yes, in ScienceYes, in Maths Yes, in Business StudiesYes, in Writing & Reading Yes, Other – Please specify:
5. Have the students used the skills learned through the school business implementation outside school?
Yes If you answer ‘Yes’, please specify (if possible): Students of KNPS aware the community about Environment and Recycling on Parent- Teacher Meetings and in Environment Fairs at local places.HOW – For example, Have they established any business activities?:
With WHOM – For example, with their family, other students, etc.:
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