Year 10 Commerce Workshop: Startup Pitch Fundamentals

On the 4th and 5th of August, our Year 10 Commerce students participated in an engaging workshop titled ‘Startup Pitch Fundamentals’. Delivered in collaboration with the Macquarie University Incubator and Young Wisdom, this session was designed to equip our young entrepreneurs with the core skills needed to build, structure, and deliver persuasive business pitches.

Key Highlights:

• Understanding the ‘Why’: Students learned that a business pitch isn’t just a speech—it’s an invitation to learn, get excited, collaborate, and spread the word about an innovative idea.

• Real-World Case Study: The session featured a real startup example giving students a clear look at business models, target markets, and value propositions in action.

• The Pitching Framework: Students were introduced to core pitch structures (Why, How, and Next) and learned how to blend principled language (demonstrating empathy and trust) with practical details (timelines, budgets, and business models).

• Practical Presentation Skills: Beyond business theory, students explored what makes a pitch stick—focusing on structured logic, storytelling, clear calls to action, and conveying genuine passion.

We are extremely proud of how our Year 10 Commerce students engaged with the material. They came away with valuable entrepreneurial insights and practical communication skills that will serve them well in their Commerce studies and future endeavors.

Mrs Lisa Ganderton, Leader of Inquiry and Enterprise