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Enterprise in Education Awards
17/06/2004
Six of the most enterprising schools and business
projects have beaten off tough competition to win the
Determined to Succeed: National Enterprise in Education
Awards.
The Awards for outstanding achievement, which attracted
nearly 200 entries, are part of the Executive's Determined
to Succeed strategy - focused on changing attitudes towards
enterprise and ensuring young people have the confidence
and creativity to succeed in the jobs market.
Projects range from the first pupil-led TV initiative in
Scotland (Dumbarton) to an Enterprising Week for nursery
pupils (Aberdeen).
The winners are:
Woodside Nursery, Aberdeen - Early Years Category
Cauldeen Primary School, Inverness - Primary Stages
Skene Award
Our Lady & St Patrick's High, Dumbarton -
Secondary Stages
Newhills School, Glasgow - Inclusive Education
Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd, East Kilbride - Business
of the Year
Standard Life, Edinburgh - Business Innovation
Presenting the awards in Edinburgh, Deputy Minister for
Enterprise and Lifelong Learning Lewis Macdonald said:
"Encouraging enterprising attitudes in our pupils is the
route to a more enterprising Scotland.
"We want pupils to be enthused by developing
enterprising skills and attitudes through their learning -
to aim high and not to be afraid of taking risks.
"This has to start with the youngest children and then
develop through primary and secondary school so that young
people can be ready for the world of work.
"Business involvement is also crucial to our Enterprise
in Education strategy. The business community can help to
develop drive and creativity, and they in turn benefit when
young people have the right mix of skills and business
know-how as they enter employment."
Winners should not be approached before the end of the
Awards ceremony (2200 hours, 17 June).
Summary of winners
Woodside Nursery, Aberdeen - set up an Enterprise Week
as part of a project to improve facilities in the nursery's
garden and to raise funds through a raffle. This included
different activities such as paying money into a bank,
using a cheque book, an 'Enterprising Infants' game, using
a telephone book and making a poster. The children took
part in play activity which raised their awarness of
concepts such as enterprise, advertising, money and
teamwork.
Cauldeen Primary School, Inverness - for a range of
initiatives across the school. These included: Cauldeen
Infant Express - a class newspaper for P1/P2 pupils;
'Heilan Beasties' - a P4/P5 project to design, construct
and produce ceramics; and 'Cauldeen Gone Crafty' - led by
P6/P7 pupils to reduce levels of paper waste and re-use
material.
Our Lady & St Patrick's High, Dumbarton - enterprise
activities across the curriculum and hands-on
entrepreneurial experiences. Key projects include OLSP TV,
the first pupil-led TV initiative in Scotland (rock group
The Darkness have given the channel permission to use their
music as its audio theme), and the school's enterprise
company, Dun Breatann, which has been commended by HM
Inspectorate of Education.
Newhills School, Glasgow - secondary school catering for
pupils with a range of severe and complex learning
difficulties. Pupils experience activities which develop
their knowledge of the world of work, and problem-solving
and decision-making skills. Projects include selling items
in the tuckshop, organising events, putting together a
campaign on healthy living and gaining knowledge of
practical matters like first aid.
Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd, East Kilbride - launched
an Education Centre in 2001 to provide free support to
Scottish schools by creating learning opportunities outwith
the classroom and linking up business, enterprise and
education. Range of modules available such as technology,
business management, craft and design, and career
education. A local work experience programme and teacher
placement scheme is also part of the Centre's work.
Standard Life, Edinburgh - Basix programme launched
in 2003 to help prepare schools leavers for entry into
their chosen career and advise them how to approach
prospective employers. Programme divided into three
sections - World of Work, Skills for Life and Mock
Interviews. Developed in partnership with City of
Edinburgh Council, Careers Scotland and local teachers.
Just under 200 submissions from across Scotland were
received across all the categories of awards. Thirty
finalists were selected by regional judging panels with
representatives from business, business organisations and
local authorities. A national judging panel then selected
the winners.
The Scottish Executive has devoted £42 million to
supporting the Determined to Succeed strategy. Activities
are delivered across Scotland through local authorities and
are supported by Careers Scotland and the education and
business communities.