5-L students are participating in the 2014-15 Microsoft sponsored Global Enterprise Challenge (GEC) which is developed and run by Broadclyst Community Primary School (UK). This extraordinary challenge connects 1000 children from 250 schools across the world into one global education project. Student teams, develop, produce and market select products in a pitch situation, and will be competing with each other to become the most successful company globally. The purpose of GEC is to increase student awareness of cultural diversities and to gain an understanding of world markets and currencies, as well as honing entrepreneurial skills, economic awareness, communication and collaboration skills, problems solving skills and creativity through the use of technology.
The Global Enterprise Challenge Winning Team
The winners of the 2015 Global Enterprise Challenge were from Mumbai, India. These young entrepreneurs displayed classic style with their handmade and beaded bookmarks. Their careful business plan showed profitability and creativity.
WE MADE IT TO THE FINALS!
It was an awesome achievement when we received word from Broadclyst School that our occasion card company, Crazy Cardz, made it to the top 16 finalists in The Global Enterprise Challenge! Ranking high among 250 schools globally got everyone excited. Praised for their creative cards and business plan with a low cost margin, Crazy Cardz near win was a sweet shocker. Everyone gave a shout out for the group.
Final Sale! 
After many early morning and lunch planning and manufacturing sessions, 5-L students completed the selling phase of the Global Enterprise Challenge this past week. Students were well prepared for their last two days of sales with a lot of handmade merchandise, student created commercials running in the school common areas, and advertising posters throughout the building. Thanks to the consumer interest of the Fox Meadow student community, 5-L student companies will offer healthy competition to their global teammates and competitors. During this next week financial reports will be prepared and submitted to our GEC hosts at the Broadclyst School in the United Kingdom.
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Open For Business!
Student entrepreneurs have their merchandise ready and have begun selling . It's time to see how the community responds to our student's merchandise. Browse our commercials below.
Dragon's Den Presentations Take Center Stage
Student groups presented their business plans and redesigned prototypes to Fox Meadow teachers along with Science Helping Teacher, Jen Kiley, and Principal Wilson in the Dragon's Den (AKA Shark Tank). Their presentations included financial reports and analysis including cost of manufacturing, market reaction, and sales forecasts. Groups shared feedback from their market research as it related to product revaluation and manufacturing. Dragons in turn gave reaction to student business plans, product design, and potential market success.
Market Research for GEC is Underway!
Student groups are making fast progress. They conducted market research to test the consumer response to their product prototypes. Surveying their Fox Meadow peers, students received valuable feedback about their potential products and marketing. Click the link below to find out more about 5-L's participation in the 2014-15 Microsoft sponsored Global Enterprise Challenge (GEC).
Student teams created posters for their market research campaign
Our student teams have created the following product logos and slogans:
Students are hard at work developing company names, slogans, and prototypes.
5-L students are participating in the 2014-15 Microsoft sponsored Global Enterprise Challenge (GEC) which is developed and run by Broadclyst Community Primary School (UK). This extraordinary challenge connects 1000 children from 250 schools across the world into one global education project. Student teams, develop, produce and market select products in a pitch situation, and will be competing with each other to become the most successful company globally. The purpose of GEC is to increase student awareness of cultural diversities and to gain an understanding of world markets and currencies, as well as honing entrepreneurial skills, economic awareness, communication and collaboration skills, problems solving skills and creativity through the use of technology.The Global Enterprise Challenge Winning TeamThe winners of the 2015 Global Enterprise Challenge were from Mumbai, India. These young entrepreneurs displayed classic style with their handmade and beaded bookmarks. Their careful business plan showed profitability and creativity.
WE MADE IT TO THE FINALS!It was an awesome achievement when we received word from Broadclyst School that our occasion card company, Crazy Cardz, made it to the top 16 finalists in The Global Enterprise Challenge! Ranking high among 250 schools globally got everyone excited. Praised for their creative cards and business plan with a low cost margin, Crazy Cardz near win was a sweet shocker. Everyone gave a shout out for the group.
Final Sale!
Open For Business!Student entrepreneurs have their merchandise ready and have begun selling . It's time to see how the community responds to our student's merchandise. Browse our commercials below.
Dragon's Den Presentations Take Center StageStudent groups presented their business plans and redesigned prototypes to Fox Meadow teachers along with Science Helping Teacher, Jen Kiley, and Principal Wilson in the Dragon's Den (AKA Shark Tank). Their presentations included financial reports and analysis including cost of manufacturing, market reaction, and sales forecasts. Groups shared feedback from their market research as it related to product revaluation and manufacturing. Dragons in turn gave reaction to student business plans, product design, and potential market success.
Student teams created posters for their market research campaign
Students are hard at work developing company names, slogans, and prototypes.
