Global Entrepreneurship Week offered students a comprehensive look into business and innovation through webinars, entrepreneurial skills and resources, and a social impact business competition.

Webinar speakers shared diverse perspectives on entrepreneurship. Mark Maciver talked about turning a personal skill into a successful business, Nadine Pfeifer discussed building confidence in new ventures. Krystina Pearson-Rampeearee explored opportunities in STEM entrepreneurship, and Kio Briggs highlighted how creative skills can translate into business success.
The main focus was the Social Impact Business Proposal Competition, which challenged students to develop business ideas that could address real-world problems addressing societal or environmental challenges. Students were encouraged to think about how businesses can create positive change beyond traditional profit models.

The winning entry came from year 13 student Ethan Bruce (pictured), whose proposal included the development of a free mobile app that simplifies food donation. The app would enable businesses to easily scan and schedule pickup of excess food items for local food banks, using electric vans for zero-carbon transport.

The runner up prize was awarded to year 12 student Olivia Thompson. Her idea was based around a reusable notepad solution designed to combat deforestation. The product offers an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional paper notebooks, featuring erasable pages and digital save functionality.

Participants across the week gained insights into how creativity, problem-solving, and determination can drive business innovation. The week showed that entrepreneurship is about more than just starting a business, it’s about identifying opportunities and developing solutions to real-world challenges.