Showing their Entrepreneurial Spirit

Two teams of talented entrepreneurs from Pipers demonstrated that they had got what it takes to succeed in the world of business with a huge amount of success at the Young Enterprise Area Finals in March.

The aim of the Young Enterprise programme is to make the connection between school and the world of work, enabling young people to develop the knowledge and attitudes they need to succeed, building on 8 key skills: Communication, Confidence, Financial Capability, Initiative, Organisation, Problem-solving, Teamwork and Resilience.

The hard work of both Pipers teams really paid off as their companies came away with an array of awards.

“Out Of The Woods” up-cycle fallen down trees into a range of wooden homeware items including Chalkboards, Candle Holders and Necklaces. The team came 2^nd overall out of 18 teams on the night winning Best Presentation, the Software Award, the Best Commercial Stand Award and the Environmental Award. They were also runners-up in four categories including Best Company and the Manufacturing Award.

Reflecting on their success, Managing Director, Chloe B said, “We are very proud of what we have achieved this evening and it has all taken a great deal of resilience, hard work and dedication. Tonight was a night when I’m sure both the teams felt very proud to be Pipers girls.”

“White Magic” targeted their business at 5-10 year olds selling a range of magic-themed products including magic wish jars, fairy adoption kits and magical necklaces. They also created a free online fairy maze game via their website. At the Area Finals the team from White Magic came 3^rd out of 18 teams winning the Company Report Award, and the Marketing Award. They were runners-up in the Software Award, the Rotary Award and Best Business Plan. White Magic also gained the largest sum of money from investors at the Young Enterprise Dragons Den event.

White Magic’s Managing Director, Alice L said, “I’m so proud of the whole of the White Magic team and everything we have achieved. The process has been an exceptional learning experience and has allowed the team to develop our business and team work skills, whilst teaching us valuable life skills. I will definitely be recommending to next year’s Lower Sixth that they participate in the programme!

Their success at the Area Finals means that Out of the Woods have qualified for the County Finals being hosted here in the Arts Centre Theatre at Pipers Corner in May. We wish them every success and look forward to seeing how they get on!