Big Business Day
The Dorcan Academy competed in the first Big Business Day and Inter-school enterprise competition run by The Platform Project. 12 Y9 Business Studies students took part with Team 1 pitching an online marketing company and Team 2 pitching an online clothes matching app. Both teams were provided support by entrepreneurs developing a business model and preparing responses to questions posed by the judges. Despite not making the final two both teams were praised for their pitches and confident delivery with students displaying the character virtues of courage and resilience. Students enjoyed the experience and recommended that Dorcan return to win next year.
Year 10 Interview Day
Back in May, Y10 students took part in our annual Interview Day to develop their interview skills, preparing them for the world of work. Students had the opportunity for two or three interviews where they discussed their CV and aspirations with over 40 employees from a range of different companies. Many of the interviewers praised the students for their confidence and ability to respond to challenging questions further demonstrating Dorcan’s character virtues of courage and resilience in action. The Dorcan Academy would like to thank all the businesses who supported the event and parents who helped to prepare their child for the interviews. If you are interested in supporting this event next year please contact the school.
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