From the Assistant Principal
InnovateNow
The InnovateNOW program, led by Columbia Business School’s Professor Daniel McQuade from July 8-12 allowed secondary students across Sydney Catholic Schools to showcase their entrepreneurial skills. Harriet O’Connor and Seana Miao represented the College in this unique experience. Both students were a part of a group of female students who collaborated on and executed their business project Sustainable Honey Farming Social Enterprise – An initiative promoting sustainable beekeeping practices to support local communities and protect the environment.
At the end of their week of workshops each project group pitched their idea to a panel of experts which included Daniel McQuade. Congratulations to both Harriet and Seana who were a part of the overall winning group.
During the holidays, we had the wonderful opportunity to partake in InnovateNOW, a 5 day entrepreneurial bootcamp taught by Columbia Business School Faculty Daniel McQuade. The key points that we took away from this experience:
- Integrating with like-minded individuals on group projects- these are crucial life-long skills that we will carry with us into team environments.
- Getting a business idea from a maybe to a yes takes time, but is achievable with hard work and a growth mindset.
- Although it is daunting, confidence, cohesion, and courage are KEY when pitching a business idea.
Overall, this bootcamp taught us many life skills that we will carry with us throughout our future endeavours. We are very grateful for this opportunity and wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone thinking of participating in the future.
Harriet O’Connor & Seana Miao
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