Awards for enterprising Wick pupils
MEMBERS of Wick High’s young enterprise team Risky Business are celebrating after they scooped two awards at the Highland and Moray area finals, held at the Ironworks in Inverness last week.
The team, which has been busy selling handbag hooks and recycled jute bags the youngsters designed themselves, won the Best Presentation award and £100.
The pupils were among nine teams who gave a rundown of their business performance and team progress over the course of the year to a panel of corporate judges.
Team managing director Jenny Brass also received an award after the judges deemed her the best boss. She was presented with a trophy and £100 prize by sponsor William Grant & Sons.
Jenny said: "Being part of Young Enterprise has been a real eye opener. I’ve loved watching our business grow from strength to strength and encountering and overcoming any hurdles along the way.
"It’s a hands-on experience that you learn so much from and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it. It is fantastic to have been noticed for the work I’ve done as managing director."
Business education teacher Lucy Bremner said: "I am so proud of the team’s performance and delighted the pupils’ hard work has been recognised by these two fantastic awards.
"This was Wick High’s first year participating in the competition and I think this team has set a very high standard for our future participants."
Caithness Chamber of Commerce chief executive Trudy Morris acted as business adviser and mentor to the group.
According to the young Wick entrepreneurs: "Business is a risky game but we think we know how to play it!"
The team made a net profit of around £700 which will be divided amongst the members. Five out of the seven pupils plan to study business-related subjects after leaving school.