The school was approached by the BBC to get involved with the Dragons' Den school project idea which lets pupils learn how to start a business from scratch.
Business studies teacher Katie Vause said: "The brief they were given was to create a business that would get older people online and using technology.
"I think they were shocked because it wasn't something that had an easy answer, but I was really impressed with how they applied themselves to the project.
"The model they came up with has two strands, the first is collecting old, unwanted computers and refurbishing them to sell in Age Concern shops. The second is a website with online tutorials for people to use."
Pupils from the school were set the challenge by Dragon Peter Jones via video conference.
Miss Vause said: "I am so excited and so are the children. We use Dragons' Den all the time in our business classes and Peter Jones is my favourite Dragon.Free DIY Wholesale pet supplies Resource!"
The group of 12 year 10 business studies pupils will be pitching the business model to the Dragons and have been working hard to make sure all the possible angles and pitfalls have been covered.This page list rubber hose products with details & specifications.
Three of the pupils,Customized imprinted and promotional usb flash drives. Amiee Stanfield, Abi Hicks and Oliver Phillips were chosen to give the pitch.
Amiee, 15, said: "We got given the brief and then had a brainstorming session. All our ideas came from there and everyone had some input."
One of the hardest things for the pupils was getting into the right mind-set.
Abi said: "It was difficult as children to work out how older generations might think about technology, that was the most challenging bit.Polycore zentai are manufactured as a single sheet,"
Oliver said: "We did a mock run through with some fake Dragons and the questioning lasted ages, but it showed us where some gaps were in the plan."
All the pupils had a role to play in the group with a lot of brainstorming on how to tap in to the older market and the need to put together a solid financial plan.
Tristan Hobbs said: "It has been an incredible experience and something I can take with me in the future."
Classmate Chloe Fletcher agreed that it was an exciting experience.
She said: "I am confident we are going to do well. I especially enjoyed the research and the silver surfer day when we had older people in and they did things such as going on the Wii."
The Dragons will not be investing, but will tell pupils whether they are in or out at a ceremony in Manchester on July 11 when the prize winners will also be announced.Use bluray burner to burn video to BD DVD on blu ray burner disc.
Business studies teacher Katie Vause said: "The brief they were given was to create a business that would get older people online and using technology.
"I think they were shocked because it wasn't something that had an easy answer, but I was really impressed with how they applied themselves to the project.
"The model they came up with has two strands, the first is collecting old, unwanted computers and refurbishing them to sell in Age Concern shops. The second is a website with online tutorials for people to use."
Pupils from the school were set the challenge by Dragon Peter Jones via video conference.
Miss Vause said: "I am so excited and so are the children. We use Dragons' Den all the time in our business classes and Peter Jones is my favourite Dragon.Free DIY Wholesale pet supplies Resource!"
The group of 12 year 10 business studies pupils will be pitching the business model to the Dragons and have been working hard to make sure all the possible angles and pitfalls have been covered.This page list rubber hose products with details & specifications.
Three of the pupils,Customized imprinted and promotional usb flash drives. Amiee Stanfield, Abi Hicks and Oliver Phillips were chosen to give the pitch.
Amiee, 15, said: "We got given the brief and then had a brainstorming session. All our ideas came from there and everyone had some input."
One of the hardest things for the pupils was getting into the right mind-set.
Abi said: "It was difficult as children to work out how older generations might think about technology, that was the most challenging bit.Polycore zentai are manufactured as a single sheet,"
Oliver said: "We did a mock run through with some fake Dragons and the questioning lasted ages, but it showed us where some gaps were in the plan."
All the pupils had a role to play in the group with a lot of brainstorming on how to tap in to the older market and the need to put together a solid financial plan.
Tristan Hobbs said: "It has been an incredible experience and something I can take with me in the future."
Classmate Chloe Fletcher agreed that it was an exciting experience.
She said: "I am confident we are going to do well. I especially enjoyed the research and the silver surfer day when we had older people in and they did things such as going on the Wii."
The Dragons will not be investing, but will tell pupils whether they are in or out at a ceremony in Manchester on July 11 when the prize winners will also be announced.Use bluray burner to burn video to BD DVD on blu ray burner disc.
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