On what could have been any other Monday, the sweet scent of candyfloss floated down the social stairs to the Girls’ School students, beckoning them upstairs for a peek. They had been warned it was Senior Market Day, but we would be surprised if the girls weren’t astonished by the sight that met them as they ventured upstairs at lunchtime.

The senior floor of the new Girls’ School had been transformed from the normal hive of learning activity to a Christmas Wonderland Marketplace. The variety of stalls was outstanding! From hand-crafted bookmarks and bracelets to succulent pots, raffles, and games, there was something for every girl to enjoy. One group had even converted the general changing rooms into Santa’s Village where students who go to enjoy an interactive play!

The girls, starting with the youngest in the school, were given a little tour of all the stalls before being let loose with their purses jangling as they rushed to their favourite little shops. Many were lured away from their initial destinations by some rather convincing Senior students putting their sales skills to good use.

As the students from all year levels rushed around purchasing yummy treats, there was a sense of Christmas joy around the floor. Teachers got in on the fun, too, snagging some sweets to munch on the rest of the day. A huge hit was the candyfloss machine which had a long line of customers waiting for their fix. No doubt they would have been full of beans returning to their afternoon classes after a healthy dose of sugar!

All in all, it was a very successful event. Amongst all the fun and games, there was some valuable learning for all our senior students. In social studies throughout the term, they have been hard at work learning all about running a successful business. For some, this will be their first exposure to brand creation, marketing, sales, and budgeting, all of which are foundational to any work in the future.

Thank you to the teachers, Mrs Bernadette Haerewa, Mrs Sharon Tuck and Mrs Jessica McCarthy who helped the students work on these projects throughout the term. Also, to the parents, who we know have supported the girls in their business ventures. We are amazed at the quality of the products developed in such a short period, and we look forward to next year to see what creative ideas come out.

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