WELCOME TO THE BUSINESS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Business and enterprise are at the heart of national growth and development, and this is reflected in the important role that Business Education plays in the curriculum.

The provision of Business Education offers opportunities for individuals to develop the crucial skills and knowledge which allow them to access, understand and contribute to the dynamic and complex business and information environment.

Whatever the career pathway, Business Education can provide a valuable experience to enhance individual effectiveness.

STAFF

• Mrs A Sandilands – Principal Teacher

• Mrs J Oswald

• Mrs M Sinclair – PT Guidance

DEPARTMENTAL AIMS

The essential aim of the Business Education Department is facilitate the effective teaching and learning of the various courses content offered by the department whilst working within the aims and aspirations of the St John's Academy Community.

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BUSINESS NEWS

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ENTERPRISE NEWS

Perth College/St John’s Academy School Enterprise Link

University of Economy (WSG) Bydgoszcz Entrepreneur Cup

St John’s Academy has once again joined forces with Perth College to enter a team of 4 in an International Enterprise Competition. The competition will be held in Bydgoszcz, Poland from 19-23 April 2010 and is hosted and run by The University of Economy under the patronage of the Mayor of Bydgoszcz.

The St John’s entrants, Laura Kelly and Lisa McNiven (both S6 pupils) are, to our current knowledge, the only international school pupils that are participating in the competition.

The pupil’s along with Mrs Sandilands, PT Business Education are working with a group of 2 students from Perth College and their lecturer Mrs Liz Courtney. Over the coming months the group will meet regularly to form and strengthen team bonds and to prepare for the competition.

All accommodation and meal costs are paid for by The University of Economy and the pupils are self-financing the travel cost of the trip – they are currently organising a number of fund raising events to raise the money required to cover their flight costs.

STUDENT INVESTOR

A number of Intermediate 2/Higher Business Management pupils are currently taking part in the IFS Student Investor Portfolio Challenge. Portfolio Challenge is a UK wide investment game for students with a top prize of a trip to New York.