On Tuesday 7th July, 34 Year 10 pupils at Bloxwich Academy were invited to take part in the LionHeart Challenge Walsall Grand Final. Bloxwich Community Partnership have funded the exciting event where pupils had the opportunity to work in groups to research, develop and plan an event for a local demographic.
Pupils developed their ability to communicate, research local context and data and understand the financial requirements to run and market an event. This not only included the development of an event, but also how to market and advertise. All skills developed during the day are transferable to further their education and into the working environment.
At the end of the event, each team had to present their event in full to the judging panel, which included local counsellors, The Mayor and Bloxwich Community Partnership. The groups were judged on their ability to balance finances, development of concept, marketing co-ordination and presentation of the project.
The pupils represented themselves professionally and made Bloxwich Academy proud with their engagement and enthusiasm for the challenge.
Although Bloxwich Academy did not win the Grand Final, we had 2 teams come in joint second. Bloxwich Academy also won Best Marketing, Best Research Proposal and Most Effective Team.
Thank you to the LionHeart Challenge and to Bloxwich Community Partnership for funding the event and allowing our pupils the opportunity to develop their skills beyond the classroom.
