Cedarwood Grade 7 learners trade business lessons for market success
The school field became a marketplace as Grade 7 learners put their business skills to the test, with one creative stall emerging as the day’s top earner.
Cedarwood School’s Grade 7 pupils put classroom lessons into practice during the school’s annual market day.
The pupils traded food, games and entertainment, turning the school field into a lively marketplace. Grade 7 economic and management sciences (EMS) teacher Phemelo Seloma said the event was inspired by the vibrant atmosphere of markets held across the country. “Our Grade 7 pupils embraced the opportunity to showcase their entrepreneurial skills, proudly serving their customers and managing their stalls with enthusiasm and confidence,” Seloma said.
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Favourable weather also contributed to the experience. The young entrepreneurs offered hot dogs, chips, chicken wings and samoosas, while some stalls provided gaming experiences using popular consoles.
An inflatable jumping castle fitted with harness straps emerged as one of the standout attractions and generated the most funds. The day allowed pupils to apply EMS and business studies concepts, particularly around starting and operating a business.
Seloma said pupils put skills such as planning, organisation, identifying opportunities, creative thinking, marketing, pricing and customer engagement into practice. “By putting theory into practice, pupils gained valuable insight into the skills, decision-making and creativity required to develop and operate a successful business,” she said.
Pupils and staff from both the preparatory and college phases supported the event, resulting in many stalls selling out. Seloma added that the support from the Cedarwood community contributed to the success of the event. “As the Grade 7 EMS teacher, I believe the market day provided pupils with valuable insight into the realities and demands of running a business,” she said.
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Whether working individually or in teams, pupils demonstrated commitment, resilience and initiative while experiencing the importance of teamwork.
Seloma said the experience also highlighted both the rewards and challenges of entrepreneurship, while strengthening pupils’ understanding of financial planning, money management and controlling unnecessary costs.
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