Springfield's "Young Apprentice"

Design and Technology subjects have been running enterprise projects throughout the department this term. Pupils rose to the challenge in Food, Graphics and Textiles to create a variety of quality products. We put them to the test by taking part in the Fratton Park Christmas Fayre where pupils were responsible for the running of their stall and interacting with their customers. They raised a total of £200 and all involved had a really fun day. We would like to thank Fratton Park for the opportunity they gave us, as well as all the pupils from each of the five year groups who have helped in their own time to make their business a real success. Look out for future craft sales going on in and around the school to support these young entrepreneurs!

Miss Graham - Design Technology

Pupil comments: “During Textiles Club we made a variety of products including gingerbread men, stockings, Christmas tree decorations and fabric cones which we filled with a variety of sweets. Bake Club made Christmas cupcakes and Christmas cake and the Year 8 pupils who earned ‘Chef of the week’ throughout their lessons took the lead in making some peppermint creams and coconut ice. The Graphics Department also developed a variety of decorations using the laser cutter. We have been working since October to make all of the things we were going to sell and, since the Fayre, we have had to manufacture even more to be able to put on our own Christmas Fayre in school!”

“On 19th November students from all year groups attended a Christmas Fayre at the Victory Bar in Fratton Park. During the day we met a former Portsmouth footballer, Linvoy Primus; he was really impressed by our creations and our dedication to Design Technology. We went to the Fayre because we are raising money for our after school clubs, as there is such a large number of people who would like to take part in them. By taking part in this fayre, we can also continue to make our really good products and experience what it is like to be a ‘young apprentice’!

Pupils pictured above with the wide range of products on sale at the Fayre at Fratton Park: Kelan Wilby-Denham (8P), Elizabeth Davis (8E),Clare McConnachie (8S), Megan Ford (10F), Lois Halbert-Pearce (8E),Delyth Hartley (7E), James Cufley (8P) and Shaun Ewing (8L)

As the day at Fratton Park went on we all decided to reduce prices to sell what we could and enjoy the excitement of selling out of our products! We were also interviewed by a reporter who was really impressed with our business ideas. We are going to develop both our ideas and products and hopefully create a successful business through which to fund our clubs.”

James Cufley, Shaun Ewing, Lois Halbert-Pearce and Elizabeth Davis(Year 8)

“It was a really festive day and we had a great time” (James Cufley)“

I really enjoyed being there and selling to the public” (Shaun Ewing)“

I think it was really fun and I would do it again” (Lois Halbert-Pearce)“

It was very tiring but I really enjoyed it” (Elizabeth Davis)